In Hong Kong, more than 50% of secondary school students show symptoms of depression*, while almost 40%^ do not know where to go for mental health support, especially during the pandemic. As a result of this, schools are seeing a further increase in mental health issues among students and teachers.
To help both schools and student’s alike, we’ve introduced a new card game in our clinics and for employees to help start a conversation about mental health.
"(let’s beak it down card game) It’s a simple and user-friendly tool to help my clients to engage in thoughtful conversations, regardless if they come from different cultures, background, and ages.
I’ve used it to facilitate discussions with families who have teenage children over the past several weeks with great feedback. The wording is easy to understand and the scenarios are realistic. My favorite scenarios is ‘think about how you would react if Ocean Park was closed upon arrival.’"
– Ms. Kate Tong, Registered Psychologist
Good health matters to everyone, after all. Both the video toolkits and digital version of the card game “let’s break it down” are available for download for free.
The resources were co-created by Bupa , Social Ventures Hong Kong (SVhk) and KELY Support Group to mark World Mental Health Day.
*Source: Depression of Secondary School Students Report in 2018 conducted by Baptist Oi Kwan Social Service
^Source: Youth Mental Health Matter’ survey in June 2020 by KELY Support Group