It sounds likethat’s reallybotheringyouSchedulingenjoyableactivitiestogetherCollaboratingwith you tocreate acoping planBringing youto apediatricianfor mentalhealth supportEncouraging ahealthy balanceof screen timeand activitieslike familywalks or yogaAsking whatcan I do tomake thingseasier for youright nowCollaboratingwith yourschool toensure you’resupportedSaying youdon’t have todo this aloneI’m here tohelpEncouragingyou to spendtime withfriends orsupportivepeopleTeachers orcounselorschecking inwith youregularlyStaying calmand patientwhen you’reupset instead ofgetting angryValidating yourfears andsaying I’mhere for you nomatter whatHelping youexplore yourworries by askingquestions likewhat’s the worstthing you thinkcould happenIntroducingcalmingapps orrelaxationtechniquesAcknowledgingyour feelingsinstead ofsaying it’s notthat badUsing asupportivetone like we’llget throughthis togetherListeningwithoutinterruptingor dismissingSitting downto ask what’sbeen goingon at schoolEncouragingresilience andreminding youof yourstrengthsTalking toother parentsfor advice andemotionalsupportFollowing upregularly tocheck howyou’refeelingHow are youfeeling I’venoticed somechangeslatelySuggestingtherapy as ahelpful toolnot as apunishmentTalking with youabout howyou’re sleepingand eatingwithout criticismNormalizingtherapy tomake you feelcomfortablewith itIt sounds likethat’s reallybotheringyouSchedulingenjoyableactivitiestogetherCollaboratingwith you tocreate acoping planBringing youto apediatricianfor mentalhealth supportEncouraging ahealthy balanceof screen timeand activitieslike familywalks or yogaAsking whatcan I do tomake thingseasier for youright nowCollaboratingwith yourschool toensure you’resupportedSaying youdon’t have todo this aloneI’m here tohelpEncouragingyou to spendtime withfriends orsupportivepeopleTeachers orcounselorschecking inwith youregularlyStaying calmand patientwhen you’reupset instead ofgetting angryValidating yourfears andsaying I’mhere for you nomatter whatHelping youexplore yourworries by askingquestions likewhat’s the worstthing you thinkcould happenIntroducingcalmingapps orrelaxationtechniquesAcknowledgingyour feelingsinstead ofsaying it’s notthat badUsing asupportivetone like we’llget throughthis togetherListeningwithoutinterruptingor dismissingSitting downto ask what’sbeen goingon at schoolEncouragingresilience andreminding youof yourstrengthsTalking toother parentsfor advice andemotionalsupportFollowing upregularly tocheck howyou’refeelingHow are youfeeling I’venoticed somechangeslatelySuggestingtherapy as ahelpful toolnot as apunishmentTalking with youabout howyou’re sleepingand eatingwithout criticismNormalizingtherapy 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. Scheduling enjoyable activities together
  3. Collaborating with you to create a coping plan
  4. Bringing you to a pediatrician for mental health support
  5. Encouraging a healthy balance of screen time and activities like family walks or yoga
  6. Asking what can I do to make things easier for you right now
  7. Collaborating with your school to ensure you’re supported
  8. Saying you don’t have to do this alone I’m here to help
  9. Encouraging you to spend time with friends or supportive people
  10. Teachers or counselors checking in with you regularly
  11. Staying calm and patient when you’re upset instead of getting angry
  12. Validating your fears and saying I’m here for you no matter what
  13. Helping you explore your worries by asking questions like what’s the worst thing you think could happen
  14. Introducing calming apps or relaxation techniques
  15. Acknowledging your feelings instead of saying it’s not that bad
  16. Using a supportive tone like we’ll get through this together
  17. Listening without interrupting or dismissing
  18. Sitting down to ask what’s been going on at school
  19. Encouraging resilience and reminding you of your strengths
  20. Talking to other parents for advice and emotional support
  21. Following up regularly to check how you’re feeling
  22. How are you feeling I’ve noticed some changes lately
  23. Suggesting therapy as a helpful tool not as a punishment
  24. Talking with you about how you’re sleeping and eating without criticism
  25. Normalizing therapy to make you feel comfortable with it