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