2024-03-13 19:38:10
Wednesday 3 Ramadan 1445 AH – 22:35 – Wednesday 13 March 2024 22:35
The Saudi Labiyah application identified 8 misconceptions regarding mental health and corrected them with proper care methods, during a recent report issued this March. The misconception: People diagnosed with mental disorders are characterized by dangerous and violent personalities.Correct conceptThe severity of the condition for psychological disorders varies depending on the depth of the condition, early diagnosis, and receiving effective support and appropriate treatment. Misconception: People with any psychological disorder cannot work or hold a job.Correct conceptEmployees with a mental disorder are as productive as the rest of their colleagues. Misconception: Mental health is not important for children and adolescents due to mood swings caused by changing hormones.Correct conceptTeenagers often suffer from mood swings, but in contrast, 14% of teenagers in the world suffer from mental health problems, and most mental health problems begin at the age of 14. Source: Mental Health Report from Labiyah, March 2024 The Misconception: There is no need to take care of mental health if you do not suffer from it. Any disorder that is dangerous and violent.Correct conceptEveryone benefits from taking effective steps to promote well-being and mental health by developing social relationships and acquiring healthy habits. Misconception: There is no recovery from mental disorders.Correct conceptWith good health care and by receiving appropriate support and treatment, most people are able to recover and live a peaceful life. Misconception: Mental disorders are rare and not widespread in society.Correct conceptMental disorders are common, affecting 13% of the world’s population, a number that varies as individuals adapt to the new normal.
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