Staying calmand patientwhen you’reupset instead ofgetting angryListeningwithoutinterruptingor dismissingEncouragingyou to spendtime withfriends orsupportivepeopleHow are youfeeling I’venoticed somechangeslatelyUsing asupportivetone like we’llget throughthis togetherNormalizingtherapy tomake you feelcomfortablewith itBringing youto apediatricianfor mentalhealth supportHelping youexplore yourworries by askingquestions likewhat’s the worstthing you thinkcould happenIt sounds likethat’s reallybotheringyouSuggestingtherapy as ahelpful toolnot as apunishmentCollaboratingwith you tocreate acoping planTeachers orcounselorschecking inwith youregularlyTalking toother parentsfor advice andemotionalsupportAcknowledgingyour feelingsinstead ofsaying it’s notthat badFollowing upregularly tocheck howyou’refeelingCollaboratingwith yourschool toensure you’resupportedEncouraging ahealthy balanceof screen timeand activitieslike familywalks or yogaSaying youdon’t have todo this aloneI’m here tohelpSitting downto ask what’sbeen goingon at schoolAsking whatcan I do tomake thingseasier for youright nowIntroducingcalmingapps orrelaxationtechniquesTalking with youabout howyou’re sleepingand eatingwithout criticismEncouragingresilience andreminding youof yourstrengthsSchedulingenjoyableactivitiestogetherValidating yourfears andsaying I’mhere for you nomatter whatStaying calmand patientwhen you’reupset instead ofgetting angryListeningwithoutinterruptingor dismissingEncouragingyou to spendtime withfriends orsupportivepeopleHow are youfeeling I’venoticed somechangeslatelyUsing asupportivetone like we’llget throughthis togetherNormalizingtherapy tomake you feelcomfortablewith itBringing youto apediatricianfor mentalhealth supportHelping youexplore yourworries by askingquestions likewhat’s the worstthing you thinkcould happenIt sounds likethat’s reallybotheringyouSuggestingtherapy as ahelpful toolnot as apunishmentCollaboratingwith you tocreate acoping planTeachers orcounselorschecking inwith youregularlyTalking toother parentsfor advice andemotionalsupportAcknowledgingyour feelingsinstead ofsaying it’s notthat badFollowing upregularly tocheck howyou’refeelingCollaboratingwith yourschool toensure you’resupportedEncouraging ahealthy balanceof screen timeand activitieslike familywalks or yogaSaying youdon’t have todo this aloneI’m here tohelpSitting downto ask what’sbeen goingon at schoolAsking whatcan I do tomake thingseasier for youright nowIntroducingcalmingapps orrelaxationtechniquesTalking with youabout howyou’re sleepingand eatingwithout criticismEncouragingresilience andreminding youof yourstrengthsSchedulingenjoyableactivitiestogetherValidating yourfears andsaying I’mhere for you nomatter what

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