It is easy to know if someone is struggling with a mental health disorder.
Myth Most mental health conditions are not readily visible to others. They often come to the attention of others only when the behaviour has become relatively severe.
The number of students in postsecondary institutions who have a diagnosed mental health disorder is increasing.
Fact The incidence of diagnosed mental health conditions is increasing. Anxiety is one of the fastest increasing areas of clinical attention. As Twenge (2011) notes, anxiety is one of the fastest increasing areas of clinical attention.
Having a mental health issue automatically means that one has a disability and needs accommodation.
Myth Mental health issues occur along a continuum, sometimes causing significant impairment in functioning, and sometimes not impacting academic or job performance at all.
People with mental health issues rarely accomplish much in life.
Myth History is full of examples of people who had mental health issues who were nonetheless extremely successful and accomplished.
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