Encouragingyou to spendtime withfriends orsupportivepeopleNormalizingtherapy tomake you feelcomfortablewith itTalking with youabout howyou’re sleepingand eatingwithout criticismHelping youexplore yourworries by askingquestions likewhat’s the worstthing you thinkcould happenEncouraging ahealthy balanceof screen timeand activitieslike familywalks or yogaSchedulingenjoyableactivitiestogetherEncouragingresilience andreminding youof yourstrengthsHow are youfeeling I’venoticed somechangeslatelyTalking toother parentsfor advice andemotionalsupportSitting downto ask what’sbeen goingon at schoolFollowing upregularly tocheck howyou’refeelingSaying youdon’t have todo this aloneI’m here tohelpIntroducingcalmingapps orrelaxationtechniquesTeachers orcounselorschecking inwith youregularlyAsking whatcan I do tomake thingseasier for youright nowValidating yourfears andsaying I’mhere for you nomatter whatListeningwithoutinterruptingor dismissingUsing asupportivetone like we’llget throughthis togetherIt sounds likethat’s reallybotheringyouStaying calmand patientwhen you’reupset instead ofgetting angryCollaboratingwith you tocreate acoping planAcknowledgingyour feelingsinstead ofsaying it’s notthat badCollaboratingwith yourschool toensure you’resupportedBringing youto apediatricianfor mentalhealth supportSuggestingtherapy as ahelpful toolnot as apunishmentEncouragingyou to spendtime withfriends orsupportivepeopleNormalizingtherapy tomake you feelcomfortablewith itTalking with youabout howyou’re sleepingand eatingwithout criticismHelping youexplore yourworries by askingquestions likewhat’s the worstthing you thinkcould happenEncouraging ahealthy balanceof screen timeand activitieslike familywalks or yogaSchedulingenjoyableactivitiestogetherEncouragingresilience andreminding youof yourstrengthsHow are youfeeling I’venoticed somechangeslatelyTalking toother parentsfor advice andemotionalsupportSitting downto ask what’sbeen goingon at schoolFollowing upregularly tocheck howyou’refeelingSaying youdon’t have todo this aloneI’m here tohelpIntroducingcalmingapps orrelaxationtechniquesTeachers orcounselorschecking inwith youregularlyAsking whatcan I do tomake thingseasier for youright nowValidating yourfears andsaying I’mhere for you nomatter whatListeningwithoutinterruptingor dismissingUsing asupportivetone like we’llget throughthis togetherIt sounds likethat’s reallybotheringyouStaying calmand patientwhen you’reupset instead ofgetting angryCollaboratingwith you tocreate acoping planAcknowledgingyour feelingsinstead ofsaying it’s notthat badCollaboratingwith yourschool toensure you’resupportedBringing youto apediatricianfor mentalhealth supportSuggestingtherapy as ahelpful toolnot as apunishment

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