Mission Connection, an outpatient mental health provider operating in Washington, California, and Virginia, has released a new guide explaining common misconceptions about mental illnesses.
-- With the goal of addressing persisting misconceptions and encouraging support for individuals who suffer from mental health challenges, Mission Connection has released a new guide to deconstruct common myths surrounding disorders like anxiety, depression, and PTSD.
For more information, please visit https://missionconnectionhealthcare.com/blog/10-misconceptions-about-mental-illness/
Estimates from the National Institute of Health show that one in five adults lives with a mental illness, while approximately 15.4 million individuals suffer from a serious mental health condition in the U.S. While awareness of mental disorders is growing, stigma still surrounds these conditions, leaving many individuals feeling ashamed of their issues and reluctant to seek professional care. However, Mission Connection says that much of this stigma is caused by misconceptions with no scientific basis and, in severe cases, can lead to issues such as employment discrimination and social exclusion.
The team explains that of the many myths surrounding mental illnesses, the most common beliefs are that it is easy to tell when someone has a mental illness, an individual can recover from their disorder if they make more effort to overcome it, and those with mental disorders are simply seeking attention.
Mission Connection’s guide says that these ideas are untrue, as many mentally ill individuals isolate themselves out of fear of judgment and struggle in silence. Additionally, mental illnesses are considered clinical diseases, and patients with any disorder are unlikely to be able to recover without professional healthcare.
The guide also notes that mental illnesses can occur in adolescents and young adults, and can be caused by factors other than home environment, including genetics and brain chemistry - disproving prevailing myths that mental health conditions do not affect young people or only result from poor parenting.
Moreover, Mission Connection's guide stresses that mentally ill individuals are not lazy, incompetent, or unstable, as many are able to lead productive lives without causing harm to others. However, the treatment center strongly encourages anyone with a mental health condition to seek care from a licensed mental health professional. Contrary to misconceptions that mental illnesses are untreatable, many cases have demonstrated that evidence-based therapies can successfully treat existing disorders and prevent new ones from arising, allowing patients to significantly improve their quality of life.
Interested parties can learn more by visiting https://missionconnectionhealthcare.com/
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Name: Nathan Di Tomaso
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Organization: Mission Connection
Address: 30310 Rancho Viejo Rd. , San Juan Capistrano, California 92675, United States
Website: https://missionconnectionhealthcare.com/
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