Use the drop-down menus to identify each statement as a myth or a fact about mental health disorders. People who have a mental illness can never recover. You can identify mental illness by how a person looks. Mental illnesses are caused by genetic factors only. You can recognize many common signs and symptoms of mental disorders. Some mental disorders require professional help.

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Explanation:

A Myth is false narrative or story usually of unknown  generational beliefs    while Facts are details backed with proven  evidence to support it.

1.People who have a mental illness can never recovermyth

--- This is because overtime, many people have recovered completely from their mental illness  especially when  diagnosed early  and treated accordingly, Some others are able to manage their illness with medication.

2.You can identify mental illness by how a person looks myth

- This is because although  some mental illnesses can be identified by how a person looks examples are mental illness from  substance abuse.Many other mental illnesses cannot be  evaluated from appearance examples  mood disorders, eating disorders, personality disorders, trauma-related disorders  etc except when one is close to such individual.

3.Mental illnesses are caused by genetic factors only myth

Not only a that a person can inherit mental illness,  but environment (Environmental pollution and stress), lifestyle ( abuse of drugs and substances )  and traumatic experiences of an individual can cause Mental illnesses.

4.You can recognize many common signs and symptoms of mental disorders. Fact

This is true as some of the symptoms include Emotionally instability, inability to concentrate, Withdrawal from friends and activities, Sleeping problems, Decreased interest in work or school.

5.Some mental disorders require professional helpfact

Yes and finding the right professional is important as he or she will administer  treatment based  on the type of mental illness the individual has.