It sounds likethat’s reallybotheringyouAsking whatcan I do tomake thingseasier for youright nowSaying youdon’t have todo this aloneI’m here tohelpHelping youexplore yourworries by askingquestions likewhat’s the worstthing you thinkcould happenFollowing upregularly tocheck howyou’refeelingCollaboratingwith yourschool toensure you’resupportedSuggestingtherapy as ahelpful toolnot as apunishmentBringing youto apediatricianfor mentalhealth supportListeningwithoutinterruptingor dismissingEncouragingresilience andreminding youof yourstrengthsEncouraging ahealthy balanceof screen timeand activitieslike familywalks or yogaAcknowledgingyour feelingsinstead ofsaying it’s notthat badStaying calmand patientwhen you’reupset instead ofgetting angryIntroducingcalmingapps orrelaxationtechniquesSitting downto ask what’sbeen goingon at schoolEncouragingyou to spendtime withfriends orsupportivepeopleTalking with youabout howyou’re sleepingand eatingwithout criticismHow are youfeeling I’venoticed somechangeslatelyCollaboratingwith you tocreate acoping planSchedulingenjoyableactivitiestogetherUsing asupportivetone like we’llget throughthis togetherValidating yourfears andsaying I’mhere for you nomatter whatTeachers orcounselorschecking inwith youregularlyTalking toother parentsfor advice andemotionalsupportNormalizingtherapy tomake you feelcomfortablewith itIt sounds likethat’s reallybotheringyouAsking whatcan I do tomake thingseasier for youright nowSaying youdon’t have todo this aloneI’m here tohelpHelping youexplore yourworries by askingquestions likewhat’s the worstthing you thinkcould happenFollowing upregularly tocheck howyou’refeelingCollaboratingwith yourschool toensure you’resupportedSuggestingtherapy as ahelpful toolnot as apunishmentBringing youto apediatricianfor mentalhealth supportListeningwithoutinterruptingor dismissingEncouragingresilience andreminding youof yourstrengthsEncouraging ahealthy balanceof screen timeand activitieslike familywalks or yogaAcknowledgingyour feelingsinstead ofsaying it’s notthat badStaying calmand patientwhen you’reupset instead ofgetting angryIntroducingcalmingapps orrelaxationtechniquesSitting downto ask what’sbeen goingon at schoolEncouragingyou to spendtime withfriends orsupportivepeopleTalking with youabout howyou’re sleepingand eatingwithout criticismHow are youfeeling I’venoticed somechangeslatelyCollaboratingwith you tocreate acoping planSchedulingenjoyableactivitiestogetherUsing asupportivetone like we’llget throughthis togetherValidating yourfears andsaying I’mhere for you nomatter whatTeachers orcounselorschecking inwith youregularlyTalking toother parentsfor advice andemotionalsupportNormalizingtherapy tomake you feelcomfortablewith it

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