236 — 10 Myths About Mental Health That Are Holding You Back

Mentally Stronger with Therapist Amy Morin

What if most of the self-help advice you’ve been hearing might actually make things worse? Unfortunately, there's a lot of bad advice being shared on social media and in the news that could be downright destructive to your mental health.

So today, I'm busting 10 of the biggest mental health myths and mindset. When you understand the truth about mental health, it's easier to prioritize your mindset and take care of your well-being.

Some of the things I talk about are:

• Why your mental health is constantly fluctuating and what that means for you
• The difference between mental health and mental strength
• Why therapy isn’t just for people with “serious problems”
• How technology can both harm and help your mental health
• The surprising truth about socializing and solitude
• Why not all mental health conversations are helpful—and how to have better ones

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