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Cardgame that stimulates talking about mental health.

Duration: 5+ min (you decide yourself or agree on a time in advance)
Number of players: 1 +
Material: cards
Link: https://shop.aanstokerij.be/644-gek-van-mezelf-.html

Short description

The “I make myself crazy” question game is an approachable way to start the conversation about mental health. The game contains 100 questions to get to know each other, in a different way, even better.

Talking helps! By opening up about our mental health, we connect with others. It makes us feel understood and less lonely. It feels nice to be able to share your concerns with another person. These cards can be used as a conversation starter.

Educational Value

  • [….]Making critical choices – the choices you make will shape your experience in the Revolution, and the fates of those around you – both in the present and the future. 
  • Knowing history – Based on first hand testimonies of freedom fighters, witnesses and casualties of the revolution which helped define the 21st Century, as well as those who were imprisoned in Iran’s notorious Evin Prison.

Recommendation for use

  • Playing the game on your own can give you great insight into your thoughts and feelings. This is valuable because when you can better articulate yourself, others can better help you as well.
  • If you want to play the game together, this is possible for 2 people or more. Play the game together with a friend, parent, social worker or, for example, your partner. The game is also suitable for larger groups, such as therapeutic groups and groups of friends.
  • A game leader or discussion leader can help the discussion and monitor the emotions in the group.

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