Can you tell the difference between a mental health myth and fact? Learn the truth about the most common mental health myths.

Mental Health Problems Affect Everyone

Myth: Mental health problems don't affect me.

Fact: Mental health problems are actually very common. In 2020, about:

  • One in five American adults experienced a mental health issue
  • One in 6 young people experienced a major depressive episode
  • One in 20 Americans lived with a serious mental illness, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or major depression.

Click the link below to learn more.

https://www.mentalhealth.gov/basics/mental-health-myths-facts