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

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