Myths and Facts about Mental Health & Therapy

Only "crazy" or "severely ill" people need therapy.

• True

• False

• It depends (not always true or false)

People with mental illnesses are dangerous.

• True

• False

• 1. It depends (not always true or false)

Even if you have a therapist, you can benefit from speaking to friends, family, and faith leaders.

• True

• False

• 1. It depends (not always true or false)

Sharing your problems with friends is the same as talking with a therapist.

• True

• False

• 1. It depends (not always true or false)

Improving your mental health in therapy is a long and expensive process.

• True

• False

• 1. It depends (not always true or false)

Therapy is most helpful when you know a lot about your therapist.

• True

• False

• 1. It depends (not always true or false)

When you or someone is in a crisis, going to see a therapist is the best course of action.

• True

• False

• 1. It depends (not always true or false)

All therapists are the same; there's no need to find the right fit.

• True

• False

• It depends (not always true or false)

Therapy can include discussing your past and childhood.

• True

• False

• It depends (not always true or false)

People who go to therapy are weak and can't handle their problems on their own.

• True

• False

• It depends (not always true or false)