Talk about depression without the heaviness. This Beyond the Blues Game Show helps kids, teens, and adults discuss the difference between a bad day and a longer stretch of low mood, question common myths, explore small steps toward meaningful activity, and practice asking for help.
Use the interactive PowerPoint during individual or group therapy, or print the included question cards for a flexible, screen-free activity.
⭐ What's Included
🎮 Interactive PowerPoint game show with 25 questions
🃏 25 printable question cards for screen-free play
📘 Facilitator instructions
✅ Complete answer key with suggested responses
💬 Discussion prompt for every question
📊 Printable team scorecard
📄 Printer-friendly PDF companion
💬 Five Beyond the Blues Categories
👀 Signs Vs. Sadness
Explore changes in sleep, energy, and interest that may be worth noticing.
🗣️ Myth Busters
Discuss common misconceptions that can make people reluctant to talk about how they feel.
🤝 Move First, Mood Follows
Practice choosing small, manageable steps when motivation is low.
👂 Thinking Traps
Notice mental filtering, discounting the positive, and other patterns that can make a low mood feel harder to navigate.
⭐ Reaching Out
Practice how to tell someone, support a friend, and find appropriate help.
🌿 Skills Practiced
✔ Noticing changes in mood and early warning signs
✔ Challenging depression myths
✔ Practicing behavioral activation in small steps
✔ Building a low-day activity list
✔ Spotting and reframing negative thinking traps
✔ Asking for help and supporting a struggling friend
🧠 Great for
🏫 School counseling and SEL lessons
👥 Counseling and therapy groups
🏢 Private-practice therapy sessions
💻 Telehealth sessions
🧠 Mental health awareness units
💬 Peer support and check-in groups
🎯 Upper-elementary, teen, and adult groups
🎯 Ways to Use This Resource
🎮 Play the complete game with individuals or teams
💬 Choose one category for a shorter session activity
🃏 Use the printable cards as discussion prompts
🎭 Turn questions into role-play practice
🔥 Use one card as a warm-up or icebreaker
💻 Share the game or cards during telehealth
🔁 Revisit questions to reinforce skills over time
Microsoft PowerPoint or compatible presentation software is recommended for the interactive game. The printable PDF can be opened with a standard PDF reader.
Due to differences between monitors and printers, printed colors may vary slightly from what appears on screen.
📌 Important Information
⏬ Instant Digital Download
No physical item will be mailed. After checkout, you'll receive a secure link to download the ZIP file.
⚠️ Disclaimer & Terms of Use
Although I am a Mental Health Therapist by profession, I am not your therapist. All content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute mental health advice or establish a therapist-client relationship.
These digital downloads are copyrighted. You may print for personal or professional use but may not resell or distribute.
For commercial use inquiries, email Hello@ErinHarings.com.
© All designs are copyrighted and property of TherapistWorksheets.
Talk about depression without the heaviness. This Beyond the Blues Game Show helps kids, teens, and adults discuss the difference between a bad day and a longer stretch of low mood, question common myths, explore small steps toward meaningful activity, and practice asking for help.
Use the interactive PowerPoint during individual or group therapy, or print the included question cards for a flexible, screen-free activity.
⭐ What's Included
🎮 Interactive PowerPoint game show with 25 questions
🃏 25 printable question cards for screen-free play
📘 Facilitator instructions
✅ Complete answer key with suggested responses
💬 Discussion prompt for every question
📊 Printable team scorecard
📄 Printer-friendly PDF companion
💬 Five Beyond the Blues Categories
👀 Signs Vs. Sadness
Explore changes in sleep, energy, and interest that may be worth noticing.
🗣️ Myth Busters
Discuss common misconceptions that can make people reluctant to talk about how they feel.
🤝 Move First, Mood Follows
Practice choosing small, manageable steps when motivation is low.
👂 Thinking Traps
Notice mental filtering, discounting the positive, and other patterns that can make a low mood feel harder to navigate.
⭐ Reaching Out
Practice how to tell someone, support a friend, and find appropriate help.
🌿 Skills Practiced
✔ Noticing changes in mood and early warning signs
✔ Challenging depression myths
✔ Practicing behavioral activation in small steps
✔ Building a low-day activity list
✔ Spotting and reframing negative thinking traps
✔ Asking for help and supporting a struggling friend
🧠 Great for
🏫 School counseling and SEL lessons
👥 Counseling and therapy groups
🏢 Private-practice therapy sessions
💻 Telehealth sessions
🧠 Mental health awareness units
💬 Peer support and check-in groups
🎯 Upper-elementary, teen, and adult groups
🎯 Ways to Use This Resource
🎮 Play the complete game with individuals or teams
💬 Choose one category for a shorter session activity
🃏 Use the printable cards as discussion prompts
🎭 Turn questions into role-play practice
🔥 Use one card as a warm-up or icebreaker
💻 Share the game or cards during telehealth
🔁 Revisit questions to reinforce skills over time
Microsoft PowerPoint or compatible presentation software is recommended for the interactive game. The printable PDF can be opened with a standard PDF reader.
Due to differences between monitors and printers, printed colors may vary slightly from what appears on screen.
📌 Important Information
⏬ Instant Digital Download
No physical item will be mailed. After checkout, you'll receive a secure link to download the ZIP file.
⚠️ Disclaimer & Terms of Use
Although I am a Mental Health Therapist by profession, I am not your therapist. All content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute mental health advice or establish a therapist-client relationship.
These digital downloads are copyrighted. You may print for personal or professional use but may not resell or distribute.
For commercial use inquiries, email Hello@ErinHarings.com.
© All designs are copyrighted and property of TherapistWorksheets.
