Purpose:

To raise awareness and deepen understanding of mental health, reduce stigma, and express key influencing factors through art.

Duration:

1.5–2 hours

Instructions:

1. Group Discussion

   Facilitator leads an open discussion around key questions:

   • What is mental health?
   • What does it mean to you personally?
   • What are common stigmas around it?
   • What helps build resilience and well-being?
   • What are common coping strategies?
   • What factors affect mental health (positively and negatively)?

2. Voting Activity

   Each participant has 3 votes to select the most impactful factors on mental health.

   The top 4 voted: war, fears, traumatic events, economic state.

3. Artistic Expression

   Participants split into small groups and choose one factor to express through an artistic medium (e.g., visual art, performance, music, etc.).

4. Sharing Circle

   Each group presents their creation, followed by a reflection on the process and personal insights.