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

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