Stigma – True or false?

Stigma - the truth

There is a lot of stigma and misinformation surrounding mental health. Below are a few of the most common misconceptions.

• Mental health problems are rare - this is not true
• People can't work if they have mental health problems - this is not true. There is a wide range of mental health issues, different levels of severity, and it depends largely on the job they have. Working can be beneficial for some.
• People with mental health problems are violent - this is not true. 
• People cannot recover from a mental illness - false