{"id":103046,"date":"2023-10-04T13:25:24","date_gmt":"2023-10-04T19:25:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/?p=103046"},"modified":"2023-10-04T13:25:24","modified_gmt":"2023-10-04T19:25:24","slug":"mental-health-myths-and-truths","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/en\/mental-health-myths-and-truths\/","title":{"rendered":"Mental Health: Myths and Truths"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mental Health: Myths and Truths<\/strong><\/h2>\n

By Beka Romero<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Talking about mental health is a topic that for many does not have much importance and for some others it has become a social problem that must prioritized for action.<\/p>\n

Having good mental health helps determine how we manage stress, have a better relationship with others, and is associated with the absence of mental disorders.<\/p>\n

According to the Government of Mexico, around 25 percent of the population has experienced a kind of mental health problem, of which depression, bipolarity and schizophrenia are the most common.<\/p>\n

Here I tell you some myths vs Truth facts about mental health:<\/p>\n

Mental health is not as important as physical health.<\/em> WRONG.<\/strong>
\nBoth are equally important since they are interconnected, and in sport it is of great help to meet goals, have better performance and manage challenges better.<\/p>\n

Talking about your problems makes situations go worse<\/em>. WRONG.<\/strong>
\nHiding your emotions will only make you repress what you feel, talking about your thoughts can be therapeutic and liberating.<\/p>\n

Therapy is only for \u201ccrazy people\u201d.\u00a0<\/em> WRONG.<\/strong>
\nTherapy is necessary for anyone who wants to improve their mental health, not just those with problems or mental disorders.<\/p>\n

World-class athletes like Simone Biles or in the case of boxing Danny Garcia have taken a break from their careers to take care of their mental health and have better overall well-being.<\/p>\n