FACT:Bipolar disordercan beeffectivelytreated andmanaged.FACT:No one wouldchoose to have amental illness, justas no one wouldchoose to have aphysical illness.It's importantto seek outsupportsystems whenfeeling downMYTH: Peoplewith mentalhealth problemsare violent andunpredictable.MYTH: It’sobvioussomeone hasan anxietydisorder.MYTH:It is impossibleto helpsomeone withbipolar disorder.18.1% (43.6million) of U.S.adults ages 18years or oldersuffered from anymental illnessFACT: The vastmajority of peoplewith mental healthproblems are nomore likely to beviolent thananyone else.Takingmedication andseeking therapyis the bestcombo formental illnessFACT:don’t let othersperceptionsscare you fromgetting the helpyou need.FACT:Bipolar disorder isa medicalcondition just likediabetes or anyother healthcondition.MYTH:Anxietyisn't realFACT:Anxietydisorders areoften notnoticeable.MYTH:People are“faking it” ordoing it forattention.FACT:Bipolar disorder is anillness that most oftenrequires people tocontinue takingmedications, even ifthey are symptomfree.More than 30%of bipolarpatients canexpect full andcompleterecoveryDepression is theleading causeof disabilityworldwide, and is amajor contributor tothe globalburden of disease.FACT:After taking them,many people withdepression beginto feel likethemselves again.MYTH:People withschizophreniahave multiplepersonalities.MYTH:“Antidepressantswill change yourpersonality”MYTH:Bipolar disorderis caused by apersonalweakness orcharacter flaw.MYTH: Socialanxiety is thesame asbeing shy.MYTH:Once bipolardisorder is undercontrol, peoplecan stop theirmedications.1 in 5 of adultsin America,experiencemental illnessMYTH:Having amental illnessmeans youare “crazy.”MYTH:Seeking help formental illness willlead to beingostracized andmake symptomsworse.FACT: Schizophreniaoften involves avariety of symptoms,but not one involvesmultiplepersonalities.FACT:It's plain andsimple, havinga mental illnessdoes not meanyou are “crazy.”FACT:Social anxietyand being shyare not thesame.FACT:Bipolar disordercan beeffectivelytreated andmanaged.FACT:No one wouldchoose to have amental illness, justas no one wouldchoose to have aphysical illness.It's importantto seek outsupportsystems whenfeeling downMYTH: Peoplewith mentalhealth problemsare violent andunpredictable.MYTH: It’sobvioussomeone hasan anxietydisorder.MYTH:It is impossibleto helpsomeone withbipolar disorder.18.1% (43.6million) of U.S.adults ages 18years or oldersuffered from anymental illnessFACT: The vastmajority of peoplewith mental healthproblems are nomore likely to beviolent thananyone else.Takingmedication andseeking therapyis the bestcombo formental illnessFACT:don’t let othersperceptionsscare you fromgetting the helpyou need.FACT:Bipolar disorder isa medicalcondition just likediabetes or anyother healthcondition.MYTH:Anxietyisn't realFACT:Anxietydisorders areoften notnoticeable.MYTH:People are“faking it” ordoing it forattention.FACT:Bipolar disorder is anillness that most oftenrequires people tocontinue takingmedications, even ifthey are symptomfree.More than 30%of bipolarpatients canexpect full andcompleterecoveryDepression is theleading causeof disabilityworldwide, and is amajor contributor tothe globalburden of disease.FACT:After taking them,many people withdepression beginto feel likethemselves again.MYTH:People withschizophreniahave multiplepersonalities.MYTH:“Antidepressantswill change yourpersonality”MYTH:Bipolar disorderis caused by apersonalweakness orcharacter flaw.MYTH: Socialanxiety is thesame asbeing shy.MYTH:Once bipolardisorder is undercontrol, peoplecan stop theirmedications.1 in 5 of adultsin America,experiencemental illnessMYTH:Having amental illnessmeans youare “crazy.”MYTH:Seeking help formental illness willlead to beingostracized andmake symptomsworse.FACT: Schizophreniaoften involves avariety of symptoms,but not one involvesmultiplepersonalities.FACT:It's plain andsimple, havinga mental illnessdoes not meanyou are “crazy.”FACT:Social anxietyand being shyare not thesame.

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