The Stereotypes Of Mental Health

"There are many stigmas and stereotypes associated with mental health. Most of the stereotypes are attributed to a lack of understanding" (Cassada Lohmann). "Many people stumble into self harming. Some might act initially out of anger or frustration, and hit something or cut themselves to express their pain, and, unexpectedly, when they cause injury [sic] they realize that they strangely feel better inside" (Clark). Kids throughout the United States are experiencing this, and the phenomenon is spreading. "At age fourteen or fifteen, a perfect storm of surging hormones, immature brains, and unfamiliar emotions drive nearly one in twelve teens to deliberately hurt themselves" (Allen). However, "the truth is that teens face an enormous amount