Sitting downto ask what’sbeen goingon at schoolAcknowledgingyour feelingsinstead ofsaying it’s notthat badIt sounds likethat’s reallybotheringyouIntroducingcalmingapps orrelaxationtechniquesHow are youfeeling I’venoticed somechangeslatelyTalking toother parentsfor advice andemotionalsupportAsking whatcan I do tomake thingseasier for youright nowFollowing upregularly tocheck howyou’refeelingEncouragingresilience andreminding youof yourstrengthsSchedulingenjoyableactivitiestogetherHelping youexplore yourworries by askingquestions likewhat’s the worstthing you thinkcould happenCollaboratingwith yourschool toensure you’resupportedEncouragingyou to spendtime withfriends orsupportivepeopleEncouraging ahealthy balanceof screen timeand activitieslike familywalks or yogaBringing youto apediatricianfor mentalhealth supportValidating yourfears andsaying I’mhere for you nomatter whatTeachers orcounselorschecking inwith youregularlyTalking with youabout howyou’re sleepingand eatingwithout criticismSuggestingtherapy as ahelpful toolnot as apunishmentUsing asupportivetone like we’llget throughthis togetherSaying youdon’t have todo this aloneI’m here tohelpCollaboratingwith you tocreate acoping planNormalizingtherapy tomake you feelcomfortablewith itListeningwithoutinterruptingor dismissingStaying calmand patientwhen you’reupset instead ofgetting angrySitting downto ask what’sbeen goingon at schoolAcknowledgingyour feelingsinstead ofsaying it’s notthat badIt sounds likethat’s reallybotheringyouIntroducingcalmingapps orrelaxationtechniquesHow are youfeeling I’venoticed somechangeslatelyTalking toother parentsfor advice andemotionalsupportAsking whatcan I do tomake thingseasier for youright nowFollowing upregularly tocheck howyou’refeelingEncouragingresilience andreminding youof yourstrengthsSchedulingenjoyableactivitiestogetherHelping youexplore yourworries by askingquestions likewhat’s the worstthing you thinkcould happenCollaboratingwith yourschool toensure you’resupportedEncouragingyou to spendtime withfriends orsupportivepeopleEncouraging ahealthy balanceof screen timeand activitieslike familywalks or yogaBringing youto apediatricianfor mentalhealth supportValidating yourfears andsaying I’mhere for you nomatter whatTeachers orcounselorschecking inwith youregularlyTalking with youabout howyou’re sleepingand eatingwithout criticismSuggestingtherapy as ahelpful toolnot as apunishmentUsing asupportivetone like we’llget throughthis togetherSaying youdon’t have todo this aloneI’m here tohelpCollaboratingwith you tocreate acoping planNormalizingtherapy tomake you feelcomfortablewith itListeningwithoutinterruptingor dismissingStaying calmand patientwhen you’reupset instead ofgetting angry

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