What is Mental Health Therapy?

If you’re like me, you’ve probably seen a lot of representations of mental health therapy in movies or TV. Maybe you’ve seen therapists on social media who are using their platform to discuss various topics related to mental health. Or maybe you’ve heard a family member or friend say “my therapist told me…” With that being said, I might be biased, but I couldn’t be more happy that therapy is being represented in the media or becoming a part of casual conversation; arguably, this can help lessen the stigma surrounding mental health and mental health treatment. However, along with increased attention toward mental health treatment comes misinformation. That’s where I come in; I’ll be writing an ongoing series starting with this post about mental health treatment myths. My hope is that by busting some of these myths and promoting the facts we can reduce the stigma around mental health treatment.