ME: Challenge the myths, champion the facts!

On World ME day 12 May 2025 we invite you to join us in debunking 6 of the myths about Myalgic Encephalopmyelitis (ME/CFS).

Myth 2: ME is a mental health condition

Fact: ME is a biological illness that disrupts the metabolism and impairs the brain, immune system and autonomic nervous system.

It often starts after an infection, common flu or COVID. Millions of people worldwide have ME, with about 75-80% of them being women.

Many struggle with daily activities, up to 75% cannot work or attend school, and at least 25% of patients are so severely affected that they are housebound or bedridden.

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