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

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