FACT:Bipolar disorder is anillness that mostoften requires peopleto continue takingmedications, even ifthey are symptomfree.FACT: The vastmajority of peoplewith mental healthproblems are nomore likely to beviolent than anyoneelse.MYTH: It’sobvioussomeone hasan anxietydisorder.MYTH:It is impossibleto helpsomeone withbipolardisorder.It's importantto seek outsupportsystems whenfeeling downFACT:It's plain andsimple, having amental illnessdoes not meanyou are “crazy.”More than 30%of bipolarpatients canexpect full andcompleterecoveryFACT:Socialanxiety andbeing shy arenot the same.MYTH:People are“faking it” ordoing it forattention.FACT:No one would chooseto have a mentalillness, just as no onewould choose tohave a physicalillness.MYTH:Having amental illnessmeans youare “crazy.”MYTH:Bipolar disorderis caused by apersonalweakness orcharacter flaw.MYTH:People withschizophreniahave multiplepersonalities.FACT:Bipolar disordercan beeffectivelytreated andmanaged.1 in 5 ofadults inAmerica,experiencemental illnessTakingmedication andseeking therapyis the bestcombo formental illnessDepression is theleading causeof disabilityworldwide, and is amajor contributor tothe globalburden of disease.FACT:Anxietydisorders areoften notnoticeable.MYTH:Anxietyisn't realMYTH:Once bipolardisorder is undercontrol, peoplecan stop theirmedications.FACT:don’t let othersperceptionsscare you fromgetting the helpyou need.MYTH:“Antidepressantswill change yourpersonality”MYTH:Socialanxiety is thesame asbeing shy.MYTH:Seeking help formental illness willlead to beingostracized andmake symptomsworse.FACT: Schizophreniaoften involves avariety of symptoms,but not one involvesmultiple personalities.18.1% (43.6million) of U.S.adults ages 18years or oldersuffered from anymental illnessFACT:Bipolar disorder isa medicalcondition just likediabetes or anyother healthcondition.MYTH: Peoplewith mentalhealthproblems areviolent andunpredictable.FACT:After taking them,many people withdepression begin tofeel like themselvesagain.FACT:Bipolar disorder is anillness that mostoften requires peopleto continue takingmedications, even ifthey are symptomfree.FACT: The vastmajority of peoplewith mental healthproblems are nomore likely to beviolent than anyoneelse.MYTH: It’sobvioussomeone hasan anxietydisorder.MYTH:It is impossibleto helpsomeone withbipolardisorder.It's importantto seek outsupportsystems whenfeeling downFACT:It's plain andsimple, having amental illnessdoes not meanyou are “crazy.”More than 30%of bipolarpatients canexpect full andcompleterecoveryFACT:Socialanxiety andbeing shy arenot the same.MYTH:People are“faking it” ordoing it forattention.FACT:No one would chooseto have a mentalillness, just as no onewould choose tohave a physicalillness.MYTH:Having amental illnessmeans youare “crazy.”MYTH:Bipolar disorderis caused by apersonalweakness orcharacter flaw.MYTH:People withschizophreniahave multiplepersonalities.FACT:Bipolar disordercan beeffectivelytreated andmanaged.1 in 5 ofadults inAmerica,experiencemental illnessTakingmedication andseeking therapyis the bestcombo formental illnessDepression is theleading causeof disabilityworldwide, and is amajor contributor tothe globalburden of disease.FACT:Anxietydisorders areoften notnoticeable.MYTH:Anxietyisn't realMYTH:Once bipolardisorder is undercontrol, peoplecan stop theirmedications.FACT:don’t let othersperceptionsscare you fromgetting the helpyou need.MYTH:“Antidepressantswill change yourpersonality”MYTH:Socialanxiety is thesame asbeing shy.MYTH:Seeking help formental illness willlead to beingostracized andmake symptomsworse.FACT: Schizophreniaoften involves avariety of symptoms,but not one involvesmultiple personalities.18.1% (43.6million) of U.S.adults ages 18years or oldersuffered from anymental illnessFACT:Bipolar disorder isa medicalcondition just likediabetes or anyother healthcondition.MYTH: Peoplewith mentalhealthproblems areviolent andunpredictable.FACT:After taking them,many people withdepression begin tofeel like themselvesagain.

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