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Mental health challenges affect millions of first responders around the world. Unfortunately, misconceptions about therapy often discourage people from seeking help. They also contribute to the stigma surrounding mental health issues, and prevent people from learning more about or utilizing the services of trained mental health professionals.

After the Tones Drop hosts spend some time filtering through and debunking some of the most common myths of therapy, such as:

• Only “crazy” or “mental” people need to talk to therapists. I haven’t lost my mind. I’m not having a nervous breakdown, so I don’t need a therapist
• Talking to a therapist is for people who are weak, or who don’t have enough will power. We should solve our own problems
• Once I start therapy, I will have to go forever. Counseling takes forever.
• All you do in therapy is talk about your past relationship with your parents / therapists blame a client’s problem on their upbringing
• A counselor doesn’t know me and he or she can’t help me
• People will know that I am seeing a counselor
• Therapy doesn’t work
• I’m beyond help

Click the links below to find more information about the myths of therapy.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-right-mindset/202005/10-common-myths-about-therapy

https://forgehealth.com/how-to-combat-4-myths-surrounding-treatment-for-first-responders/

https://ct.counseling.org/2018/01/why-do-cops-avoid-counseling-eight-myths-about-law-enforcement-officers-and-mental-health-treatment/

https://comprehensiveclinic.byu.edu/debunking-12-myths-about-therapy

DISCLAIMER:
After the Tones Drop has been presented and sponsored by Whole House Counseling. After the Tones Drop is for informational purposes only and does not constitute for medical or psychological advice. It is not a substitute for professional health care advice diagnosis or treatment. Please contact a local mental health professional in your area if you are in need of assistance. You can also visit our shows resources page for an abundance of helpful information.

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