Misunderstanding 1: Most mental illnesses are caused by bad parental relationship, improper family education, bad school environment, bad personality, fierce competition or stimulation.
Taking depression as an example, although psychological stimulation can aggravate or induce certain mental diseases, according to the report of the World Health Organization, more than 60% of depression is a biological disease, and the disease itself is caused by changes in the level of neurotransmitters in specific parts of the brain .
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Misconception 2: Mental disease and physical disease are two completely different diseases, the former is psychological and the latter is biological.Studies have shown that many serious mental illnesses, like diabetes and high blood pressure, are biological diseases. Anyone can get mental illness. Smart and successful people can suffer from heart disease, high blood pressure, and mental illness as well. Some mental illnesses are easier for elites, and psychologists and psychiatrists are not immune.
Misconception 3: Depression is the main manifestation of depression.
In addition to being in a bad mood, depression can manifest as fatigue, loss of interest, loss of appetite, and weight changes; it can also manifest as a variety of physical discomforts, such as dizziness, headache, backache and leg pain; it is generally accompanied by decreased motivation and cognitive impairment. Functional impairment, such as inattention, slow thinking, and memory loss; severe cases may have suicidal ideation or even suicidal behavior.
Myth 4: The treatment of mental illness mainly depends on psychotherapy.
It is internationally recognized that the treatment of mental illness should include drug therapy and psychotherapy. Because most mental illnesses have pathological changes like hypertension and diabetes, drug therapy is very important, which is often overlooked by people.
Misconception 5: There is no way to treat mental illness, and it will last forever.
Mental illness gives people the impression of recurrent episodes that last a lifetime. In fact, this is only a very small number, and the usual reason is that there is no timely treatment in the early stage, so it is necessary to intervene in time as soon as possible.
Myth 6: Drugs for mental illness have strong side effects, and people will become stupid after taking them.
This is due to the fear that people do not understand about psychiatric drugs. The early psychotropic drugs had serious side effects, such as dull eyes and stiff limbs after taking them, which left a bad impression on people. However, in the past 20 years, the development of psychotropic drugs has changed very rapidly, the curative effect of drugs has been improved, and the side effects have been greatly reduced.
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Myth 7: Mental illness can heal itself, so there is no need for treatment.
Some mental illnesses, such as some depressions, can indeed be cured without treatment. However, patients usually have to go through months or even years of painful struggles, partially or completely lose their ability to work and study, and endure insomnia, depression, and loss of self-confidence that ordinary people cannot imagine. and dignity, and even the risk of suicide.
Like most mental illnesses, depression is disabling, although generally reversible, resolving spontaneously over time. However, the quality of life, ability to work, and opportunities lost during this time cannot be compensated for by people with depression.
90% of depression is a completely curable disease, but 95% of depression does not go to the doctor.
Misunderstanding 8: Early treatment and late treatment of mental illness are the same.
No, mental illness, like any illness, the sooner it is treated, the better. Delay in treatment can only lead to relapse, chronicity and mental disability.
Myth 9: Only the mentally ill see a psychiatrist.
People have concerns about seeing a psychiatrist, thinking that seeing a psychiatrist indicates that they are mentally ill. In fact, patients who come to the psychiatric department are various, such as depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, social phobia, sleep disorders, personality disorders, developmental disorders, learning disabilities, eating disorders, alcohol and drug dependence, and so on.
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Myth 10: Mental illness can be cured without medication.
Many people think that mental illness does not need to go to the hospital for treatment, let alone take medicine. In fact, this kind of thinking is completely wrong. If mental illness does not receive drug treatment, the condition may become more and more serious or recurrent. Early detection and early treatment are responsible for your own health.
2023-08-01 08:17:56
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