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

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