It's importantto seek outsupportsystems whenfeeling downFACT:It's plain andsimple, having amental illnessdoes not meanyou are “crazy.”Takingmedication andseeking therapyis the bestcombo formental illnessMYTH:People withschizophreniahave multiplepersonalities.MYTH: It’sobvioussomeone hasan anxietydisorder.FACT: Schizophreniaoften involves avariety of symptoms,but not one involvesmultiple personalities.MYTH:Once bipolardisorder is undercontrol, peoplecan stop theirmedications.More than 30%of bipolarpatients canexpect full andcompleterecoveryMYTH: Peoplewith mentalhealthproblems areviolent andunpredictable.FACT: The vastmajority of peoplewith mental healthproblems are nomore likely to beviolent than anyoneelse.FACT:Bipolar disorder is anillness that mostoften requires peopleto continue takingmedications, even ifthey are symptomfree.FACT:Bipolar disorder isa medicalcondition just likediabetes or anyother healthcondition.MYTH:Bipolar disorderis caused by apersonalweakness orcharacter flaw.MYTH:Socialanxiety is thesame asbeing shy.1 in 5 ofadults inAmerica,experiencemental illness18.1% (43.6million) of U.S.adults ages 18years or oldersuffered from anymental illnessMYTH:“Antidepressantswill change yourpersonality”MYTH:Having amental illnessmeans youare “crazy.”FACT:Bipolar disordercan beeffectivelytreated andmanaged.FACT:Socialanxiety andbeing shy arenot the same.MYTH:Anxietyisn't realMYTH:Seeking help formental illness willlead to beingostracized andmake symptomsworse.MYTH:People are“faking it” ordoing it forattention.MYTH:It is impossibleto helpsomeone withbipolardisorder.FACT:don’t let othersperceptionsscare you fromgetting the helpyou need.FACT:Anxietydisorders areoften notnoticeable.FACT:No one would chooseto have a mentalillness, just as no onewould choose tohave a physicalillness.FACT:After taking them,many people withdepression begin tofeel like themselvesagain.Depression is theleading causeof disabilityworldwide, and is amajor contributor tothe globalburden of disease.It's importantto seek outsupportsystems whenfeeling downFACT:It's plain andsimple, having amental illnessdoes not meanyou are “crazy.”Takingmedication andseeking therapyis the bestcombo formental illnessMYTH:People withschizophreniahave multiplepersonalities.MYTH: It’sobvioussomeone hasan anxietydisorder.FACT: Schizophreniaoften involves avariety of symptoms,but not one involvesmultiple personalities.MYTH:Once bipolardisorder is undercontrol, peoplecan stop theirmedications.More than 30%of bipolarpatients canexpect full andcompleterecoveryMYTH: Peoplewith mentalhealthproblems areviolent andunpredictable.FACT: The vastmajority of peoplewith mental healthproblems are nomore likely to beviolent than anyoneelse.FACT:Bipolar disorder is anillness that mostoften requires peopleto continue takingmedications, even ifthey are symptomfree.FACT:Bipolar disorder isa medicalcondition just likediabetes or anyother healthcondition.MYTH:Bipolar disorderis caused by apersonalweakness orcharacter flaw.MYTH:Socialanxiety is thesame asbeing shy.1 in 5 ofadults inAmerica,experiencemental illness18.1% (43.6million) of U.S.adults ages 18years or oldersuffered from anymental illnessMYTH:“Antidepressantswill change yourpersonality”MYTH:Having amental illnessmeans youare “crazy.”FACT:Bipolar disordercan beeffectivelytreated andmanaged.FACT:Socialanxiety andbeing shy arenot the same.MYTH:Anxietyisn't realMYTH:Seeking help formental illness willlead to beingostracized andmake symptomsworse.MYTH:People are“faking it” ordoing it forattention.MYTH:It is impossibleto helpsomeone withbipolardisorder.FACT:don’t let othersperceptionsscare you fromgetting the helpyou need.FACT:Anxietydisorders areoften notnoticeable.FACT:No one would chooseto have a mentalillness, just as no onewould choose tohave a physicalillness.FACT:After taking them,many people withdepression begin tofeel like themselvesagain.Depression is theleading causeof disabilityworldwide, and is amajor contributor tothe globalburden of disease.

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