Myths vs Reality

Self-Care is only for people with poor health

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• Reality

Practicing self-care regularly does not mean you will always have good mental health

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• Reality

Anyone of any age can face mental health problems, even young children

• Myth

• Reality

With enough willpower, anyone can overcome their self-care issues

• Myth

• Reality

Self-care is selfish and high maintenance

• Myth

• Reality

It's possible to do too much "self-care"

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• Reality

Self-care is too time consuming to do everyday

• Myth

• Reality

To do self-care, you have to buy things/spend a lot of money

• Myth

• Reality

Self-care does not include doing ANYTHING that soothes you

• Myth

• Reality

People with mental health issues can only be helped by career professionals

• Myth

• Reality