Mental Health Meter

How do you put depression, anxiety, or mental health into words?

It can be a challenge to communicate about mental health and having those around you understand what you’re going through. One of the best ways I’ve heard depression and other mental health described are through metaphors, which was the inspiration for this mental health meter. We’ve created a visual and facilitation guide to help you and your clients discuss mental health using a “drowning” or water metaphor. Included are suggestions for how to incorporate this into a music therapy setting and songs to compliment this topic. We hope to equip you and your clients with additional resources in discussing mental health.