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