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General Category => Health/Education => Topic started by: rangerrebew on January 15, 2018, 05:27:54 pm
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Mental Health Myths Abound in the U.S.
For instance, survey finds less than half can recognize anxiety.
By Robert Preidt, HealthDay News
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Ignorance, myths, and stigma are still common among Americans when it comes to mental health, a new survey finds.
The web-based survey of nearly 4,600 people nationwide revealed that less than half can recognize anxiety. Most people don't know what to do about depression even if they recognize it. And nearly 80 percent don't believe prescription drug abuse is a treatable problem.
https://www.everydayhealth.com/mental-health/living-with/mental-health-myths-abound-u-s/ (https://www.everydayhealth.com/mental-health/living-with/mental-health-myths-abound-u-s/)