Mediarepresentationsoften exaggeratemental illness,which reinforcesnegativestereotypes. (25)Strongpeopledon't getanxious (7)You cansupport afriend withoutfixing theirproblem (16)Using person-firstlanguage (e.g., "aperson withschizophrenia"instead of "aschizophrenicperson") doesn'timpact stigma. (35)Asking forhelp is a signof strength(20)"Boys fromcertain culturesare taught notto showemotions." (21)People canrecover withsupport andtreatment (4)Crisis hotlinesand text linesare reservedstrictly foradults. (33)You must wait untilsomeone is in asevere crisisbefore offeringthem mentalhealth resources.(2)Listeningactively withoutjudging is one ofthe best ways toadvocate for afriend. (11)Panic attacks feeluncomfortable,but they are notphysicallydangerous or life-threatening. (37)GeneralizedAnxiety Disorder isthe exact samething asexperiencingnormal everydaystress. (15)Anxiety isjustoverreacting(12)Talking aboutfeelingsmakes thingsworse (14)Bipolar disorderis characterizedby extreme shiftsin mood, energy,and activitylevels. (18)Self-care isselfish anddoesn't actuallyhelp managemental healthsymptoms. (32)Depressionis justbeing sad(30)Testanxiety is areal form ofstress (9)You shouldkeep mentalhealthstrugglesprivate (34)Only adultsexperiencedepression(23)Mentalhealthchallengesare common(24)Asking a frienddirectly if they arestruggling willpush them awayor make mattersworse. (19)Openly discussingmental healthreduces shameand encouragespeople to seekhelp sooner. (3)Two people canexperience thesame event butreact differently(31)Eating disordersare a personallifestyle choicerather thanserious mentalillnesses. (5)Therapy isony forcrazypeople (36)Mentalhealth is justas importantas physicalhealth (17)You can call ortext 988 in theUS and Canadafor immediatemental healthsupport. (1)Medicationis the onlytreatmentoption (6)Stresscan't affectyourmentalhealth (39)"Mental healthproblemsdon't happenin strongfamilies" (10)PTSD can betriggered byexperiencing orwitnessing atraumaticevent. (27)Culture caninfluence howpeople talkabout mentalhealth (8)OCD involvesrepetitive, unwantedthoughts(obsessions) andbehaviors(compulsions), notjust a desire forneatness. (26)Self-advocacymeans clearlycommunicatingyour mental healthneeds to doctors,teachers, ortrusted adults. (38)People withmental healthconditions aregenerally violentand unpredictable.(13)Depression canaffect a person'sphysical energyand motivation,not just theirmood. (22)Atherapist/counselorcan diagnose andprescribe memedications for adisorder (29)Mentalhealthproblems arerare in teens(40)School counselorsand trusted adultscan help connectstudents withprofessionalmental healthcare. (28)Mediarepresentationsoften exaggeratemental illness,which reinforcesnegativestereotypes. (25)Strongpeopledon't getanxious (7)You cansupport afriend withoutfixing theirproblem (16)Using person-firstlanguage (e.g., "aperson withschizophrenia"instead of "aschizophrenicperson") doesn'timpact stigma. (35)Asking forhelp is a signof strength(20)"Boys fromcertain culturesare taught notto showemotions." (21)People canrecover withsupport andtreatment (4)Crisis hotlinesand text linesare reservedstrictly foradults. (33)You must wait untilsomeone is in asevere crisisbefore offeringthem mentalhealth resources.(2)Listeningactively withoutjudging is one ofthe best ways toadvocate for afriend. (11)Panic attacks feeluncomfortable,but they are notphysicallydangerous or life-threatening. (37)GeneralizedAnxiety Disorder isthe exact samething asexperiencingnormal everydaystress. (15)Anxiety isjustoverreacting(12)Talking aboutfeelingsmakes thingsworse (14)Bipolar disorderis characterizedby extreme shiftsin mood, energy,and activitylevels. (18)Self-care isselfish anddoesn't actuallyhelp managemental healthsymptoms. (32)Depressionis justbeing sad(30)Testanxiety is areal form ofstress (9)You shouldkeep mentalhealthstrugglesprivate (34)Only adultsexperiencedepression(23)Mentalhealthchallengesare common(24)Asking a frienddirectly if they arestruggling willpush them awayor make mattersworse. (19)Openly discussingmental healthreduces shameand encouragespeople to seekhelp sooner. (3)Two people canexperience thesame event butreact differently(31)Eating disordersare a personallifestyle choicerather thanserious mentalillnesses. (5)Therapy isony forcrazypeople (36)Mentalhealth is justas importantas physicalhealth (17)You can call ortext 988 in theUS and Canadafor immediatemental healthsupport. (1)Medicationis the onlytreatmentoption (6)Stresscan't affectyourmentalhealth (39)"Mental healthproblemsdon't happenin strongfamilies" (10)PTSD can betriggered byexperiencing orwitnessing atraumaticevent. (27)Culture caninfluence howpeople talkabout mentalhealth (8)OCD involvesrepetitive, unwantedthoughts(obsessions) andbehaviors(compulsions), notjust a desire forneatness. (26)Self-advocacymeans clearlycommunicatingyour mental healthneeds to doctors,teachers, ortrusted adults. (38)People withmental healthconditions aregenerally violentand unpredictable.(13)Depression canaffect a person'sphysical energyand motivation,not just theirmood. (22)Atherapist/counselorcan diagnose andprescribe memedications for adisorder (29)Mentalhealthproblems arerare in teens(40)School counselorsand trusted adultscan help connectstudents withprofessionalmental healthcare. (28)

Mental Health Bingo - 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. Media representations often exaggerate mental illness, which reinforces negative stereotypes. (25)
  2. Strong people don't get anxious (7)
  3. You can support a friend without fixing their problem (16)
  4. Using person-first language (e.g., "a person with schizophrenia" instead of "a schizophrenic person") doesn't impact stigma. (35)
  5. Asking for help is a sign of strength (20)
  6. "Boys from certain cultures are taught not to show emotions." (21)
  7. People can recover with support and treatment (4)
  8. Crisis hotlines and text lines are reserved strictly for adults. (33)
  9. You must wait until someone is in a severe crisis before offering them mental health resources. (2)
  10. Listening actively without judging is one of the best ways to advocate for a friend. (11)
  11. Panic attacks feel uncomfortable, but they are not physically dangerous or life-threatening. (37)
  12. Generalized Anxiety Disorder is the exact same thing as experiencing normal everyday stress. (15)
  13. Anxiety is just overreacting (12)
  14. Talking about feelings makes things worse (14)
  15. Bipolar disorder is characterized by extreme shifts in mood, energy, and activity levels. (18)
  16. Self-care is selfish and doesn't actually help manage mental health symptoms. (32)
  17. Depression is just being sad (30)
  18. Test anxiety is a real form of stress (9)
  19. You should keep mental health struggles private (34)
  20. Only adults experience depression (23)
  21. Mental health challenges are common (24)
  22. Asking a friend directly if they are struggling will push them away or make matters worse. (19)
  23. Openly discussing mental health reduces shame and encourages people to seek help sooner. (3)
  24. Two people can experience the same event but react differently (31)
  25. Eating disorders are a personal lifestyle choice rather than serious mental illnesses. (5)
  26. Therapy is ony for crazy people (36)
  27. Mental health is just as important as physical health (17)
  28. You can call or text 988 in the US and Canada for immediate mental health support. (1)
  29. Medication is the only treatment option (6)
  30. Stress can't affect your mental health (39)
  31. "Mental health problems don't happen in strong families" (10)
  32. PTSD can be triggered by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. (27)
  33. Culture can influence how people talk about mental health (8)
  34. OCD involves repetitive, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and behaviors (compulsions), not just a desire for neatness. (26)
  35. Self-advocacy means clearly communicating your mental health needs to doctors, teachers, or trusted adults. (38)
  36. People with mental health conditions are generally violent and unpredictable. (13)
  37. Depression can affect a person's physical energy and motivation, not just their mood. (22)
  38. A therapist/counselor can diagnose and prescribe me medications for a disorder (29)
  39. Mental health problems are rare in teens (40)
  40. School counselors and trusted adults can help connect students with professional mental health care. (28)