Here's part two of Counseling Myths and Facts:Myth: If I admit I need counseling, I’ll be branded for life.
Asking for help when struggling is the smart thing to do, not a sign of personal weakness. Mental illness is treatable. Counseling helps people address their issues now so that they’re not branded for life.
Myth: The counselor will tell me I’m mentally ill and put me on medication.
Counselors are qualified to diagnose and treat mental illnesses, but not prescribe medication. In some situations, a counselor may refer a client to a psychiatrist to discuss drug treatment in addition to talk therapy. Whether or not a client takes medication is always a personal choice.
Myth: If I go once, they’ll make me keep coming back.
Counseling is completely voluntary. Clients can quit at any time. A counselor’s goal is to help a you feel better, not to keep you in counseling for life.
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