This card deck is designed for people who want to explore the issues common to consumers of mental health services and their families. Some of the topics include knowledge of diagnoses, common obstacles, feelings of hope and empowerment, symptoms, how to access help, coping skills, medications and members of the healthcare team. Players can be clients who have been diagnosed for a while or newly diagnosed individuals. 4-14 players.

Examples:

If you were going to speak to a large group of people about mental illness, what are two points you would be sure to make?

Mental illness can affect a whole family. How so?

How can writing, poetry or journaling be helpful in managing a mental illness?

Contents: 72 Cards & Instructions