Encouraging ahealthy balanceof screen timeand activitieslike familywalks or yogaListeningwithoutinterruptingor dismissingHow are youfeeling I’venoticed somechangeslatelySuggestingtherapy as ahelpful toolnot as apunishmentNormalizingtherapy tomake you feelcomfortablewith itHelping youexplore yourworries by askingquestions likewhat’s the worstthing you thinkcould happenFollowing upregularly tocheck howyou’refeelingSaying youdon’t have todo this aloneI’m here tohelpAsking whatcan I do tomake thingseasier for youright nowCollaboratingwith yourschool toensure you’resupportedCollaboratingwith you tocreate acoping planSitting downto ask what’sbeen goingon at schoolBringing youto apediatricianfor mentalhealth supportValidating yourfears andsaying I’mhere for you nomatter whatEncouragingresilience andreminding youof yourstrengthsIt sounds likethat’s reallybotheringyouTalking toother parentsfor advice andemotionalsupportTeachers orcounselorschecking inwith youregularlyStaying calmand patientwhen you’reupset instead ofgetting angryEncouragingyou to spendtime withfriends orsupportivepeopleTalking with youabout howyou’re sleepingand eatingwithout criticismIntroducingcalmingapps orrelaxationtechniquesAcknowledgingyour feelingsinstead ofsaying it’s notthat badSchedulingenjoyableactivitiestogetherUsing asupportivetone like we’llget throughthis togetherEncouraging ahealthy balanceof screen timeand activitieslike familywalks or yogaListeningwithoutinterruptingor dismissingHow are youfeeling I’venoticed somechangeslatelySuggestingtherapy as ahelpful toolnot as apunishmentNormalizingtherapy tomake you feelcomfortablewith itHelping youexplore yourworries by askingquestions likewhat’s the worstthing you thinkcould happenFollowing upregularly tocheck howyou’refeelingSaying youdon’t have todo this aloneI’m here tohelpAsking whatcan I do tomake thingseasier for youright nowCollaboratingwith yourschool toensure you’resupportedCollaboratingwith you tocreate acoping planSitting downto ask what’sbeen goingon at schoolBringing youto apediatricianfor mentalhealth supportValidating yourfears andsaying I’mhere for you nomatter whatEncouragingresilience andreminding youof yourstrengthsIt sounds likethat’s reallybotheringyouTalking toother parentsfor advice andemotionalsupportTeachers orcounselorschecking inwith youregularlyStaying calmand patientwhen you’reupset instead ofgetting angryEncouragingyou to spendtime withfriends orsupportivepeopleTalking with youabout howyou’re sleepingand eatingwithout criticismIntroducingcalmingapps orrelaxationtechniquesAcknowledgingyour feelingsinstead ofsaying it’s notthat badSchedulingenjoyableactivitiestogetherUsing asupportivetone like we’llget throughthis together

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