MYTH: It’sobvioussomeone hasan anxietydisorder.MYTH:People are“faking it” ordoing it forattention.Depression is theleading causeof disabilityworldwide, and is amajor contributor tothe globalburden of disease.MYTH:It is impossibleto helpsomeone withbipolardisorder.FACT: The vastmajority of peoplewith mental healthproblems are nomore likely to beviolent thananyone else.FACT:don’t let othersperceptionsscare you fromgetting the helpyou need.It's importantto seek outsupportsystems whenfeeling downFACT:Bipolar disorder is anillness that mostoften requires peopleto continue takingmedications, even ifthey are symptomfree.MYTH:“Antidepressantswill change yourpersonality”1 in 5 ofadults inAmerica,experiencemental illnessFACT:After taking them,many people withdepression beginto feel likethemselves again.MYTH:Socialanxiety is thesame asbeing shy.FACT:No one wouldchoose to have amental illness, justas no one wouldchoose to have aphysical illness.MYTH:Anxietyisn't realTakingmedication andseeking therapyis the bestcombo formental illnessMYTH:Having amental illnessmeans youare “crazy.”FACT:Schizophrenia ofteninvolves a variety ofsymptoms, but notone involvesmultiplepersonalities.FACT:It's plain andsimple, havinga mental illnessdoes not meanyou are “crazy.”18.1% (43.6million) of U.S.adults ages 18years or oldersuffered from anymental illnessMYTH: Peoplewith mentalhealthproblems areviolent andunpredictable.FACT:Anxietydisorders areoften notnoticeable.MYTH:Bipolar disorderis caused by apersonalweakness orcharacter flaw.MYTH:People withschizophreniahave multiplepersonalities.More than 30%of bipolarpatients canexpect full andcompleterecoveryFACT:Bipolar disorder isa medicalcondition just likediabetes or anyother healthcondition.FACT:Bipolar disordercan beeffectivelytreated andmanaged.MYTH:Seeking help formental illness willlead to beingostracized andmake symptomsworse.MYTH:Once bipolardisorder is undercontrol, peoplecan stop theirmedications.FACT:Socialanxiety andbeing shy arenot the same.MYTH: It’sobvioussomeone hasan anxietydisorder.MYTH:People are“faking it” ordoing it forattention.Depression is theleading causeof disabilityworldwide, and is amajor contributor tothe globalburden of disease.MYTH:It is impossibleto helpsomeone withbipolardisorder.FACT: The vastmajority of peoplewith mental healthproblems are nomore likely to beviolent thananyone else.FACT:don’t let othersperceptionsscare you fromgetting the helpyou need.It's importantto seek outsupportsystems whenfeeling downFACT:Bipolar disorder is anillness that mostoften requires peopleto continue takingmedications, even ifthey are symptomfree.MYTH:“Antidepressantswill change yourpersonality”1 in 5 ofadults inAmerica,experiencemental illnessFACT:After taking them,many people withdepression beginto feel likethemselves again.MYTH:Socialanxiety is thesame asbeing shy.FACT:No one wouldchoose to have amental illness, justas no one wouldchoose to have aphysical illness.MYTH:Anxietyisn't realTakingmedication andseeking therapyis the bestcombo formental illnessMYTH:Having amental illnessmeans youare “crazy.”FACT:Schizophrenia ofteninvolves a variety ofsymptoms, but notone involvesmultiplepersonalities.FACT:It's plain andsimple, havinga mental illnessdoes not meanyou are “crazy.”18.1% (43.6million) of U.S.adults ages 18years or oldersuffered from anymental illnessMYTH: Peoplewith mentalhealthproblems areviolent andunpredictable.FACT:Anxietydisorders areoften notnoticeable.MYTH:Bipolar disorderis caused by apersonalweakness orcharacter flaw.MYTH:People withschizophreniahave multiplepersonalities.More than 30%of bipolarpatients canexpect full andcompleterecoveryFACT:Bipolar disorder isa medicalcondition just likediabetes or anyother healthcondition.FACT:Bipolar disordercan beeffectivelytreated andmanaged.MYTH:Seeking help formental illness willlead to beingostracized andmake symptomsworse.MYTH:Once bipolardisorder is undercontrol, peoplecan stop theirmedications.FACT:Socialanxiety andbeing shy arenot the same.

Mental Health Facts - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. MYTH: It’s obvious someone has an anxiety disorder.
  2. MYTH: People are “faking it” or doing it for attention.
  3. Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide, and is a major contributor to the global burden of disease.
  4. MYTH: It is impossible to help someone with bipolar disorder.
  5. FACT: The vast majority of people with mental health problems are no more likely to be violent than anyone else.
  6. FACT: don’t let others perceptions scare you from getting the help you need.
  7. It's important to seek out support systems when feeling down
  8. FACT: Bipolar disorder is an illness that most often requires people to continue taking medications, even if they are symptom free.
  9. MYTH: “Antidepressants will change your personality”
  10. 1 in 5 of adults in America, experience mental illness
  11. FACT: After taking them, many people with depression begin to feel like themselves again.
  12. MYTH: Social anxiety is the same as being shy.
  13. FACT: No one would choose to have a mental illness, just as no one would choose to have a physical illness.
  14. MYTH: Anxiety isn't real
  15. Taking medication and seeking therapy is the best combo for mental illness
  16. MYTH: Having a mental illness means you are “crazy.”
  17. FACT: Schizophrenia often involves a variety of symptoms, but not one involves multiple personalities.
  18. FACT: It's plain and simple, having a mental illness does not mean you are “crazy.”
  19. 18.1% (43.6 million) of U.S. adults ages 18 years or older suffered from any mental illness
  20. MYTH: People with mental health problems are violent and unpredictable.
  21. FACT: Anxiety disorders are often not noticeable.
  22. MYTH: Bipolar disorder is caused by a personal weakness or character flaw.
  23. MYTH: People with schizophrenia have multiple personalities.
  24. More than 30% of bipolar patients can expect full and complete recovery
  25. FACT: Bipolar disorder is a medical condition just like diabetes or any other health condition.
  26. FACT: Bipolar disorder can be effectively treated and managed.
  27. MYTH: Seeking help for mental illness will lead to being ostracized and make symptoms worse.
  28. MYTH: Once bipolar disorder is under control, people can stop their medications.
  29. FACT: Social anxiety and being shy are not the same.