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