Introducingcalmingapps orrelaxationtechniquesTeachers orcounselorschecking inwith youregularlyValidating yourfears andsaying I’mhere for you nomatter whatFollowing upregularly tocheck howyou’refeelingIt sounds likethat’s reallybotheringyouHelping youexplore yourworries by askingquestions likewhat’s the worstthing you thinkcould happenListeningwithoutinterruptingor dismissingHow are youfeeling I’venoticed somechangeslatelyCollaboratingwith you tocreate acoping planNormalizingtherapy tomake you feelcomfortablewith itStaying calmand patientwhen you’reupset instead ofgetting angryTalking with youabout howyou’re sleepingand eatingwithout criticismEncouraging ahealthy balanceof screen timeand activitieslike familywalks or yogaTalking toother parentsfor advice andemotionalsupportSchedulingenjoyableactivitiestogetherSuggestingtherapy as ahelpful toolnot as apunishmentSitting downto ask what’sbeen goingon at schoolCollaboratingwith yourschool toensure you’resupportedAcknowledgingyour feelingsinstead ofsaying it’s notthat badEncouragingresilience andreminding youof yourstrengthsUsing asupportivetone like we’llget throughthis togetherSaying youdon’t have todo this aloneI’m here tohelpBringing youto apediatricianfor mentalhealth supportEncouragingyou to spendtime withfriends orsupportivepeopleAsking whatcan I do tomake thingseasier for youright nowIntroducingcalmingapps orrelaxationtechniquesTeachers orcounselorschecking inwith youregularlyValidating yourfears andsaying I’mhere for you nomatter whatFollowing upregularly tocheck howyou’refeelingIt sounds likethat’s reallybotheringyouHelping youexplore yourworries by askingquestions likewhat’s the worstthing you thinkcould happenListeningwithoutinterruptingor dismissingHow are youfeeling I’venoticed somechangeslatelyCollaboratingwith you tocreate acoping planNormalizingtherapy tomake you feelcomfortablewith itStaying calmand patientwhen you’reupset instead ofgetting angryTalking with youabout howyou’re sleepingand eatingwithout criticismEncouraging ahealthy balanceof screen timeand activitieslike familywalks or yogaTalking toother parentsfor advice andemotionalsupportSchedulingenjoyableactivitiestogetherSuggestingtherapy as ahelpful toolnot as apunishmentSitting downto ask what’sbeen goingon at schoolCollaboratingwith yourschool toensure you’resupportedAcknowledgingyour feelingsinstead ofsaying it’s notthat badEncouragingresilience andreminding youof yourstrengthsUsing asupportivetone like we’llget throughthis togetherSaying youdon’t have todo this aloneI’m here tohelpBringing youto apediatricianfor mentalhealth supportEncouragingyou to spendtime withfriends orsupportivepeopleAsking whatcan I do tomake thingseasier for youright now

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