Validating yourfears andsaying I’mhere for you nomatter whatStaying calmand patientwhen you’reupset instead ofgetting angryFollowing upregularly tocheck howyou’refeelingSitting downto ask what’sbeen goingon at schoolListeningwithoutinterruptingor dismissingNormalizingtherapy tomake you feelcomfortablewith itCollaboratingwith you tocreate acoping planSaying youdon’t have todo this aloneI’m here tohelpEncouragingresilience andreminding youof yourstrengthsCollaboratingwith yourschool toensure you’resupportedHow are youfeeling I’venoticed somechangeslatelyTalking with youabout howyou’re sleepingand eatingwithout criticismHelping youexplore yourworries by askingquestions likewhat’s the worstthing you thinkcould happenEncouraging ahealthy balanceof screen timeand activitieslike familywalks or yogaBringing youto apediatricianfor mentalhealth supportSchedulingenjoyableactivitiestogetherUsing asupportivetone like we’llget throughthis togetherAcknowledgingyour feelingsinstead ofsaying it’s notthat badIt sounds likethat’s reallybotheringyouSuggestingtherapy as ahelpful toolnot as apunishmentAsking whatcan I do tomake thingseasier for youright nowTeachers orcounselorschecking inwith youregularlyIntroducingcalmingapps orrelaxationtechniquesTalking toother parentsfor advice andemotionalsupportEncouragingyou to spendtime withfriends orsupportivepeopleValidating yourfears andsaying I’mhere for you nomatter whatStaying calmand patientwhen you’reupset instead ofgetting angryFollowing upregularly tocheck howyou’refeelingSitting downto ask what’sbeen goingon at schoolListeningwithoutinterruptingor dismissingNormalizingtherapy tomake you feelcomfortablewith itCollaboratingwith you tocreate acoping planSaying youdon’t have todo this aloneI’m here tohelpEncouragingresilience andreminding youof yourstrengthsCollaboratingwith yourschool toensure you’resupportedHow are youfeeling I’venoticed somechangeslatelyTalking with youabout howyou’re sleepingand eatingwithout criticismHelping youexplore yourworries by askingquestions likewhat’s the worstthing you thinkcould happenEncouraging ahealthy balanceof screen timeand activitieslike familywalks or yogaBringing youto apediatricianfor mentalhealth supportSchedulingenjoyableactivitiestogetherUsing asupportivetone like we’llget throughthis togetherAcknowledgingyour feelingsinstead ofsaying it’s notthat badIt sounds likethat’s reallybotheringyouSuggestingtherapy as ahelpful toolnot as apunishmentAsking whatcan I do tomake thingseasier for youright nowTeachers orcounselorschecking inwith youregularlyIntroducingcalmingapps orrelaxationtechniquesTalking toother parentsfor advice andemotionalsupportEncouragingyou to spendtime withfriends orsupportivepeople

Supporting Mental Health - Opposite Day - 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. Validating your fears and saying I’m here for you no matter what
  2. Staying calm and patient when you’re upset instead of getting angry
  3. Following up regularly to check how you’re feeling
  4. Sitting down to ask what’s been going on at school
  5. Listening without interrupting or dismissing
  6. Normalizing therapy to make you feel comfortable with it
  7. Collaborating with you to create a coping plan
  8. Saying you don’t have to do this alone I’m here to help
  9. Encouraging resilience and reminding you of your strengths
  10. Collaborating with your school to ensure you’re supported
  11. How are you feeling I’ve noticed some changes lately
  12. Talking with you about how you’re sleeping and eating without criticism
  13. Helping you explore your worries by asking questions like what’s the worst thing you think could happen
  14. Encouraging a healthy balance of screen time and activities like family walks or yoga
  15. Bringing you to a pediatrician for mental health support
  16. Scheduling enjoyable activities together
  17. Using a supportive tone like we’ll get through this together
  18. Acknowledging your feelings instead of saying it’s not that bad
  19. It sounds like that’s really bothering you
  20. Suggesting therapy as a helpful tool not as a punishment
  21. Asking what can I do to make things easier for you right now
  22. Teachers or counselors checking in with you regularly
  23. Introducing calming apps or relaxation techniques
  24. Talking to other parents for advice and emotional support
  25. Encouraging you to spend time with friends or supportive people