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Many popular ideas are transmitted daily and some of these are related to mental health problems. In order to determine whether these widespread beliefs are based on myth or reality, we consulted 5 experts in the field. So, what do you think…myth or reality?? Test your knowledge and validate your responses with expert explanations!
Myth or Reality
Myth
It is true that people who are perfectionist are predisposed to develop depression. However, individuals with depression are not all perfectionists.
Dr. Stéphane Kunicki
Reality
Depression is curable. It is important to know that combined approaches, that is, the combination of medication and therapy, yield better success rates than medication alone.
People with obsessive-compulsive disorder take excessive precautions that are in line with their obsessions. Therefore, they are not afraid of everything.
Audrey Bertrand
In fact, people who consume drugs can advance the appearance of symptoms by 7 years.
In fact, only 1% of individuals with mental disorders are violent
Schizophrenia affects those from every socio-economic strata.
Attention! We cannot generalize; there are substance abusers from every socio-economic strata.
Dr. Stéphane Potvin
Certain drugs are more addictive than others. You can consult the comparative figure below.
As a function of one’s predispositions, it is possible to become dependent on a substance after a single consumption.
One’s living area is not the cause of anxiety disorders. However, people who live in stressful environments or who have members of their family who suffer from anxiety disorders are predisposed to develop an anxiety disorder themselves.
Dr. André Marchand
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