GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Myths about mental health could prevent some people from seeking the help they need, experts say.
Among the most common of those myths is that people believe they could not be affected by mental health struggles.
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“It can affect anyone and there’s a lot of varying factors that could increase somebody’s risk,” Cat Lanting, program director for the Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan — be nice., said. “Anyone can experience a mental health challenge or what could be diagnosed as an illness at any age.”
She said while trauma is a risk factor, it’s not the only one…