6 Big Misconceptions about Mental Illness You Can Relate to

People are often afraid of seeking treatment for their symptoms of mental health problems because they worry about how the rest of the world will perceive them. Will my boss rethink his decision of promoting me? Will I be a burden to my girlfriend? What will my family and friends think of me? These are all common questions that people with mental illness or health problems fear. As a result, seeking professional help is usually postponed due to the stigma surrounding mental illnesses. We urge you to join us in the movement of stopping it. Please help share this video!

Today is also World Suicide Prevention Day, and we hope more and more people can support those who are struggling.

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Script: Catherine H
Voice Over: Jim Monteforte
Animation: Grace Cárdenas Cano

Intro: Surey Camacho

Project Manager: Erin Bogo
Community Manager: Priscilla Cha, Nicole Pridemore
Producer: Psych2Go

[evermoreisamasterpiece]

"You can't be depressed because you have a loving family" is one of the worst things I've ever been told about my mental illness.

[FMeister]

I found no.5 absolutely disgusting. If you honestly believe that anyone who attempts suicide or has suicidal ideations is doing it to seek attention. I am scared for the people around you.

[JasmineP-qkob]

My parents think that people choose to be depressed. BUT ITS NOT TRUE. It just happens. If I tell them I’m depressed they would NEVER UNDERSTAND what it’s like.



No one ever does.




And that’s the sad part.

[kittyccinocappuccino]

My mum always says happiness is a choice but sometimes it isn't always that simple. She says that I'm always in my room and I don't ever leave unless to eat or something (which is true) because whenever I go out she complains about me looking "depressing and with low self worth" or when I lash out in anger (which is a lot). Then she says something about me not wanting to see a therapist when I personally have something against them and I feel its because she thinks I'm not normal. It's like society always expects us to be a certain way, but if we're different they act like we're actual murderers.

I dunno, just wanted to get this off my chest. I doubt my family would want to hear this without interupting me all the time. I'm kinda salty, yeah.

[professionalredhead]

I love this channel so much, it makes psychology so interesting to find out about and easy for others to understand!

[copernicaso]

Can anything good come from mental illness? So many people talk about how horrible depression can be... but let’s think about this really quick... depression sucks I know, but when someone has depression, can’t some good stuff come out of it? It can teach the sufferers very valuable life lessons. Depression has often been linked to creativity too. I’m sure there are plenty of people who cope with depression through creativity. So in a way are depressed people more creatively productive than the avg person because they’re simply forced to be creatively productive in order to stay mentally healthy? Can a depressed person actually get more out of life than the avg person because they NEED to stay active and healthy? Idk just food for thought, ya know? I’d love if psych2go made a video on how some mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety can actually be beneficial.

[beastelhambro]

I can relate to this.. I feel kinda scared to tell my parents about this cause I don’t like them to be like “oh, yeah right, your fine.” But I’m not... help, pls?

[kaitlynmontoya]

Omg I was just having a conversation with someone about that
How do u guys always know what I'm thinking?

[Emmelmpau]

7: It’s curable! Just talk to someone who can’t empathize with you without sounding patronizing, and I’ll have an excuse to say I got you “help” while getting rid of a subconscious inconvenience!

...Too dark?

[indighost__]

i feel like psyche to go has become like, my child. i've been here for far too long. i've seen this channel grow. i feel like a proud parent

[KashouWannabe]

I'm in a situation where I would not consider myself mentally ill, but I do have such a low self-esteem that I do legitimately have self loathing.

To me this is just life, but to others its "a problem" and "wrong". I don't understand why it affects them.

I will openly admit that I don't want to be here, but that does not mean I intend on acting on it. I have attempted suicide three times in the past; twice "properly" and once half-heartedly (which ironically was the worst as it caused hives and that sent me to hospital). Nowadays I don't feel suicidal, but I don't really want to live, either.

According to my sister what I'm doing right now, speaking in a public forum, is wrong. I mustn't vent like this and instead must seek professional help. She can't accept that it takes all my strength to just get by day by day.

I suffer from CFS, I live with my folks (I'm 35 for God's sake), I have not had a job for close to 10 years as im physically and mentally not in a position to. I have few friends and speak more and more rarely, I have nothing to offer a potential girlfriend or society in general. I just want to hide away, but that is wrong.

I just don't understand why people can't accept me as a person that hates themself. I see myself what I truly am and I hate it, but I accept it. Why can't they?

[fredericamelita]

Many people told me stuff like that. Until the first time I had a panic attack during class and went to hospital. I'm very open about my mental illness and I'm talking about it and try to help those who have issues in their everyday life.

[MelanieAndIsrraelsFlexibilityC]

Idk why but the plubby characters always make me feel at ease &’ calm
c:

[arashikitty]

I agree so much with this. I've got Depression and Borderline Disorder and I got confronted with all those misconceptions. And I love the way you promote Therapy!!

[ereidy]

What irritates me with how mental illness is portrayed is that it is solved through talking. That might sound crazy, but hear me out:

I find it difficult to talk about my problems. Yes I feel like I’m going to be judged horrifically but I also feel extremely guilty. Every time I talk about my problems to someone, I feel like I am burdening them with my problems that I should be able to cope with on my own. Whenever I hear someone talking about mental illness and how to try to help it, it’s always talking to someone. I don’t know if I’m the only person on Earth who feels like this, but I do. Talking doesn’t help me, it makes me feel so much worse.

Damn that felt good to get off my chest. Wonder if anyone else agree or not...?

[Mariaelenaaaaa]

People think it’s joke and think it’s aesthetic, but it’s really not. Another thing that bothers me is people who self diagnose themselves and label themselves as that as if having mental illness is aesthetic. I have been clinically diagnosed with major depression in the past and am working my way up. There needs to be more help.

[druthompson]

I think that mental illness has always been stigmatized inside of my house hold and I wish my parents would except that I want to become a therapist and not some tech support person... Anyways when my parents think mental illness they think bad things so this really helps thanks

[TheobaldLeonhart]

I have two problems/concerns, one might be “controversial”

1. Most people will deny you’re mentally ill, and ignore signs
2. Self diagnosing isn’t as bad as people make it out to be. As long as the person does proper research, accepts the fact that they could be wrong, and plan on seeking professional help. Self diagnosing can be useful

[tajrapintol]

"Why do you have depression your Life is amazing"
IT'S LIKE TELLING A PERSON WITH ASTHMA WHY CAN'T THEY BREATHE THERE IS SO MUCH AIR

[nery]

i stopped doing my math homework to rant in my journal about the stigma against suicide and mental illness and how people are being counterproductive by using such bad connotative words to describe mental illness. tysm for putting this video out! we need more people to take steps towards breaking the stigma so that people with these illnesses have the courage to ask for the help they need :)