Change Your Mind
About Mental Health

It's All In the Attitude

There are many reasons why people do not get help for mental health problems. Fear, shame, and embarrassment often prevent individuals and their families from doing anything.

Sometimes being able to get the help, support, and professional treatment you need is a matter of changing your mind about mental health and changing the way you react to mental health problems.

Here are some important reminders:

• Mental health is as important as physical health. In fact, the two are closely linked.
• Mental health problems are real, and they deserve to be treated.
• It's not a person's fault if he or she has a mental health problem. No one is to blame.
• Mental health problems are not a sign of weakness. They are not something you can "just snap out of" even if you try.
• Whether you're male or female, it's OK to ask for help and get it.
• There's hope. People improve and recover with the help of treatment, and they are able to enjoy happier and healthier lives.

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