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

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