Challenging Stigma: Myths Vs Facts Myth: Mental Illness is not a real illness. Fact: Mental illness is just as real as a physical illness. Our mental health and our physical health are both important to our wellbeing, just because you can't see a mental illness, it doesn't mean that it does not exist. Mental illness causes great distress and is more than just the ups and down's of life. Mental illness is a real health problem with effective treatments. Myth: Mental illness will not affect me. Fact: The World Health Organisation (WHO) reports approximately 450 million people worldwide have experienced mental illness. Mental illness is more common than many people realise, you may not experience a mental illness yourself, but it’s very likely that a family member, friend, or colleague will experience mental health illness. Myth: Children do not suffer from mental illness Fact: Children can suffer from mental illness. Mental health problems are said ...
“We need to shine the light on mental health and mental illness to help those who may be struggling to know they are not alone and to reduce the stigma which is still prevalent in our society today"