Audience
Adults
Attendees
4+
Number of facilitators
1
Level
Beginner
Preparation
15 minutes
Activity
1 hour
Description
This is a discussion-based activity aiming at helping the participants build empathy for people with mental health challenges.
Objectives
By the end of this activity, participants will recall how depression and anxiety affect people’s ability to function and their daily life.
Worked skills
Knowledge, empathy
Prerequisites for the audience
None
Equipment
None
Content used
If it can support discussions related to mental health, show this 5-minute video about depression during this activity: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiCrniLQGYc (closed captioning available in French, Arabic, Spanish and other languages).