Therapists Share 7 Mental Health Myths

One of the biggest cultural shifts in recent history is people’s willingness to discuss mental health. But that doesn’t mean all misconceptions about mental illness have disappeared. Some stubborn mental health myths have persisted for centuries, making them difficult to erase with Instagram posts alone.

We asked psychologists and other mental health experts about the biggest myths about mental illness, and here’s what they had to say.

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Lauren Smith, MA

Lauren Smith, MA, has worked in health journalism since 2017. Before joining GoodRx, she was the senior health editor and writer for HealthiNation.

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Brian Clista, MD

Dr. Clista is a board-certified pediatrician who works in private practice in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He previously served as a National Health Service Corporation Scholar in the inner city of Pittsburgh for 11 years.

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