Abnormal Psychology Truth or Myth

Truth or Myth? Abnormal behaviour is always bizarre, very strange or unusual

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Answer explanation

The behaviour of those diagnosed with a mental illness is not necessarily easy to distinguish from people who do not have a diagnosis!

Truth or Myth? Mental illness is common among the general population.

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Mental illness is very common! Approximately 1 in 5 people (20%) will experience mental health concerns in ONE YEAR.

Truth or Myth? Those with mental illness are more dangerous than the general population.

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Those with mental illness are not more violent than others in the population. In fact, those with mental illness pose the greatest danger to themselves and are more likely to be harmed by others than they are to harm others.

Truth or Myth? Mental illness can be difficult to overcome but people can pull themselves out of it if they know how.

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Mental illness is not a personal weakness.

Truth or Myth? People with mental illnesses manage jobs better than those without.

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People with mental health problems are just as productive as other employees. Employers who hire people with mental health problems report good attendance and punctuality as well as motivation, good work, and job tenure on par with or greater than other employees.

Truth or Myth? Prevention doesn't work. It is impossible to prevent mental illnesses.

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Prevention of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders focuses on addressing known risk factors such as exposure to trauma that can affect the chances that children, youth, and young adults will develop mental health problems.

Truth or Myth? The Global Economy loses approximately $1 billion per year in productivity due to Major Depressive Disorder and Anxiety Disorders.

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Without help and support, many people struggle to maintain productivity in their lives when experiencing mood disorders.

Truth or Myth? It is estimated about 45% of Australians may experience mental illness at some point in their lives

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Mental health concerns are very common!