What is Mental Health?

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* 1. Is there anything I can do to help a person struggling with mental health problems?

No, it's best to let them figure it out on their own.

No, only professionals can help them.

Yes, friends and family can be important influences to help someone get the treatment and services they need by reaching out to let them know you are there for them and treating them with respect.

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* 2. Mental health problems doesn't affect everyone

Children don't suffer from mental health issues, just adults.

Mental health issues are very common: One in five Canadians will experience a mental health problem or illness in any given year. You may not experience a mental illness yourself, but it’s very likely that a family member, friend, or co-worker will experience challenges.

Everyone becomes depressed as they grow older, it's part of the aging process.

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* 3. Are people with mental illnesses violent and dangerous?

Yes, they usually are.

It depends on what kind of mental illness they have.

The vast majority of people with mental health problems are no more likely to be violent than anyone else. In fact, people with severe mental illnesses are over 10 times more likely to be victims of violent crime than the general population.

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* 4. Suicide is the ___ leading cause of death for people ages 10-24.

Second

Third

Fifth

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* 5. Mental health illnesses include:

Anxiety

Depression

Bipolar disorder

Schizophrenia

Suicidal thoughts

All of the above