FACT:Anxietydisorders areoften notnoticeable.FACT:Bipolar disordercan beeffectivelytreated andmanaged.MYTH:Anxietyisn't realMYTH:Having amental illnessmeans youare “crazy.”MYTH:People withschizophreniahave multiplepersonalities.FACT:After taking them,many people withdepression beginto feel likethemselves again.FACT:No one wouldchoose to have amental illness, justas no one wouldchoose to have aphysical illness.FACT:Social anxietyand being shyare not thesame.Depression is theleading causeof disabilityworldwide, and is amajor contributor tothe globalburden of disease.MYTH:Once bipolardisorder is undercontrol, peoplecan stop theirmedications.More than 30%of bipolarpatients canexpect full andcompleterecoveryFACT:Bipolar disorder is anillness that most oftenrequires people tocontinue takingmedications, even ifthey are symptomfree.MYTH:It is impossibleto helpsomeone withbipolar disorder.Takingmedication andseeking therapyis the bestcombo formental illnessFACT: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:Bipolar disorderis caused by apersonalweakness orcharacter flaw.MYTH:Seeking help formental illness willlead to beingostracized andmake symptomsworse.FACT: Schizophreniaoften involves avariety of symptoms,but not one involvesmultiplepersonalities.FACT: The vastmajority of peoplewith mental healthproblems are nomore likely to beviolent thananyone else.MYTH:People are“faking it” ordoing it forattention.1 in 5 of adultsin America,experiencemental illnessMYTH: It’sobvioussomeone hasan anxietydisorder.MYTH:“Antidepressantswill change yourpersonality”MYTH: Socialanxiety is thesame asbeing shy.FACT:don’t let othersperceptionsscare you fromgetting the helpyou need.FACT:Bipolar disorder isa medicalcondition just likediabetes or anyother healthcondition.It's importantto seek outsupportsystems whenfeeling downMYTH: Peoplewith mentalhealth problemsare violent andunpredictable.FACT:Anxietydisorders areoften notnoticeable.FACT:Bipolar disordercan beeffectivelytreated andmanaged.MYTH:Anxietyisn't realMYTH:Having amental illnessmeans youare “crazy.”MYTH:People withschizophreniahave multiplepersonalities.FACT:After taking them,many people withdepression beginto feel likethemselves again.FACT:No one wouldchoose to have amental illness, justas no one wouldchoose to have aphysical illness.FACT:Social anxietyand being shyare not thesame.Depression is theleading causeof disabilityworldwide, and is amajor contributor tothe globalburden of disease.MYTH:Once bipolardisorder is undercontrol, peoplecan stop theirmedications.More than 30%of bipolarpatients canexpect full andcompleterecoveryFACT:Bipolar disorder is anillness that most oftenrequires people tocontinue takingmedications, even ifthey are symptomfree.MYTH:It is impossibleto helpsomeone withbipolar disorder.Takingmedication andseeking therapyis the bestcombo formental illnessFACT: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:Bipolar disorderis caused by apersonalweakness orcharacter flaw.MYTH:Seeking help formental illness willlead to beingostracized andmake symptomsworse.FACT: Schizophreniaoften involves avariety of symptoms,but not one involvesmultiplepersonalities.FACT: The vastmajority of peoplewith mental healthproblems are nomore likely to beviolent thananyone else.MYTH:People are“faking it” ordoing it forattention.1 in 5 of adultsin America,experiencemental illnessMYTH: It’sobvioussomeone hasan anxietydisorder.MYTH:“Antidepressantswill change yourpersonality”MYTH: Socialanxiety is thesame asbeing shy.FACT:don’t let othersperceptionsscare you fromgetting the helpyou need.FACT:Bipolar disorder isa medicalcondition just likediabetes or anyother healthcondition.It's importantto seek outsupportsystems whenfeeling downMYTH: Peoplewith mentalhealth problemsare violent andunpredictable.

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