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

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