Explains what mental health problems are, what may cause them, and the many different kinds of help, treatment and support that are available.
These fears may stop you from talking about your problems, or seeking help.
These fears are often reinforced by the negative way that people experiencing mental health problems are shown on TV, in films and by the media. Many of us are aware that there are quite a few reasons someone might commit a violent crime, and factors like drug and alcohol misuse are way more going to be the cause of violent behaviour. Proportion of people living with a mental health problem who commit a violent crime is extremely small. Besides, according to the culture you grew up in, you like depression and anxiety, to more rare problems just like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Please close this message, if this is okay with you. In reality, mental health problems are an ordinary human experience. They can happen to anyone, at any time. Most people know someone who has experienced a mental health problem. Many people think that loads of us are aware that there is an automatic link between mental health problems and being a danger to others. Nevertheless, that’s an idea that is largely reinforced by sensationalised stories in the media. Experiencing a mental health problem is often upsetting and frightening, particularly at first. You can be scared of being seen as ‘mad’ by other people in your lifetime. You may feel that it’s a sign of weakness, or that you are ‘losing your mind’, and that it’s only preparing to get worse, I’d say in case you become unwell.
