MYTH: Peoplewith mentalhealthproblems areviolent andunpredictable.FACT:No one would chooseto have a mentalillness, just as no onewould choose tohave a physicalillness.It's importantto seek outsupportsystems whenfeeling downDepression is theleading causeof disabilityworldwide, and is amajor contributor tothe globalburden of disease.FACT:It's plain andsimple, having amental illnessdoes not meanyou are “crazy.”MYTH:Seeking help formental illness willlead to beingostracized andmake symptomsworse.MYTH:Once bipolardisorder is undercontrol, peoplecan stop theirmedications.MYTH:People are“faking it” ordoing it forattention.FACT:Anxietydisorders areoften notnoticeable.More than 30%of bipolarpatients canexpect full andcompleterecoveryFACT:Bipolar disorder isa medicalcondition just likediabetes or anyother healthcondition.FACT: Schizophreniaoften involves avariety of symptoms,but not one involvesmultiple personalities.FACT: The vastmajority of peoplewith mental healthproblems are nomore likely to beviolent than anyoneelse.Takingmedication andseeking therapyis the bestcombo formental illness1 in 5 ofadults inAmerica,experiencemental illnessFACT:Bipolar disordercan beeffectivelytreated andmanaged.MYTH:Socialanxiety is thesame asbeing shy.MYTH: It’sobvioussomeone hasan anxietydisorder.MYTH:People withschizophreniahave multiplepersonalities.MYTH:It is impossibleto helpsomeone withbipolardisorder.MYTH:Having amental illnessmeans youare “crazy.”18.1% (43.6million) of U.S.adults ages 18years or oldersuffered from anymental illnessFACT:Socialanxiety andbeing shy arenot the same.MYTH:“Antidepressantswill change yourpersonality”FACT:Bipolar disorder is anillness that mostoften requires peopleto continue takingmedications, even ifthey are symptomfree.FACT:don’t let othersperceptionsscare you fromgetting the helpyou need.FACT:After taking them,many people withdepression begin tofeel like themselvesagain.MYTH:Bipolar disorderis caused by apersonalweakness orcharacter flaw.MYTH:Anxietyisn't realMYTH: Peoplewith mentalhealthproblems areviolent andunpredictable.FACT:No one would chooseto have a mentalillness, just as no onewould choose tohave a physicalillness.It's importantto seek outsupportsystems whenfeeling downDepression is theleading causeof disabilityworldwide, and is amajor contributor tothe globalburden of disease.FACT:It's plain andsimple, having amental illnessdoes not meanyou are “crazy.”MYTH:Seeking help formental illness willlead to beingostracized andmake symptomsworse.MYTH:Once bipolardisorder is undercontrol, peoplecan stop theirmedications.MYTH:People are“faking it” ordoing it forattention.FACT:Anxietydisorders areoften notnoticeable.More than 30%of bipolarpatients canexpect full andcompleterecoveryFACT:Bipolar disorder isa medicalcondition just likediabetes or anyother healthcondition.FACT: Schizophreniaoften involves avariety of symptoms,but not one involvesmultiple personalities.FACT: The vastmajority of peoplewith mental healthproblems are nomore likely to beviolent than anyoneelse.Takingmedication andseeking therapyis the bestcombo formental illness1 in 5 ofadults inAmerica,experiencemental illnessFACT:Bipolar disordercan beeffectivelytreated andmanaged.MYTH:Socialanxiety is thesame asbeing shy.MYTH: It’sobvioussomeone hasan anxietydisorder.MYTH:People withschizophreniahave multiplepersonalities.MYTH:It is impossibleto helpsomeone withbipolardisorder.MYTH:Having amental illnessmeans youare “crazy.”18.1% (43.6million) of U.S.adults ages 18years or oldersuffered from anymental illnessFACT:Socialanxiety andbeing shy arenot the same.MYTH:“Antidepressantswill change yourpersonality”FACT:Bipolar disorder is anillness that mostoften requires peopleto continue takingmedications, even ifthey are symptomfree.FACT:don’t let othersperceptionsscare you fromgetting the helpyou need.FACT:After taking them,many people withdepression begin tofeel like themselvesagain.MYTH:Bipolar disorderis caused by apersonalweakness orcharacter flaw.MYTH: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. MYTH: People with mental health problems are violent and unpredictable.
  2. FACT: No one would choose to have a mental illness, just as no one would choose to have a physical illness.
  3. It's important to seek out support systems when feeling down
  4. Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide, and is a major contributor to the global burden of disease.
  5. FACT: It's plain and simple, having a mental illness does not mean you are “crazy.”
  6. MYTH: Seeking help for mental illness will lead to being ostracized and make symptoms worse.
  7. MYTH: Once bipolar disorder is under control, people can stop their medications.
  8. MYTH: People are “faking it” or doing it for attention.
  9. FACT: Anxiety disorders are often not noticeable.
  10. More than 30% of bipolar patients can expect full and complete recovery
  11. FACT: Bipolar disorder is a medical condition just like diabetes or any other health condition.
  12. FACT: Schizophrenia often involves a variety of symptoms, but not one involves multiple personalities.
  13. FACT: The vast majority of people with mental health problems are no more likely to be violent than anyone else.
  14. Taking medication and seeking therapy is the best combo for mental illness
  15. 1 in 5 of adults in America, experience mental illness
  16. FACT: Bipolar disorder can be effectively treated and managed.
  17. MYTH: Social anxiety is the same as being shy.
  18. MYTH: It’s obvious someone has an anxiety disorder.
  19. MYTH: People with schizophrenia have multiple personalities.
  20. MYTH: It is impossible to help someone with bipolar disorder.
  21. MYTH: Having a mental illness means you are “crazy.”
  22. 18.1% (43.6 million) of U.S. adults ages 18 years or older suffered from any mental illness
  23. FACT: Social anxiety and being shy are not the same.
  24. MYTH: “Antidepressants will change your personality”
  25. FACT: Bipolar disorder is an illness that most often requires people to continue taking medications, even if they are symptom free.
  26. FACT: don’t let others perceptions scare you from getting the help you need.
  27. FACT: After taking them, many people with depression begin to feel like themselves again.
  28. MYTH: Bipolar disorder is caused by a personal weakness or character flaw.
  29. MYTH: Anxiety isn't real