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