Table 1. Examples of icebreaker activities at meetings of the community coalition for mental health.

Meeting Focus (Meeting Number)	Icebreaker Name	Icebreaker Description	Key Outcomes
Building Relationships (Meeting 1)	“Casting The Vision”	Each person throws a piece of yarn to another member of the group and discusses their personal, organizational, and community interest in the study. The yarn forms a net showing how community members support each other.	Outlined responsibilities of Coalition Co-Chair
Brainstorming Service (Meeting 2)	“Swords”	A plastic sword was placed in front of each person. The swords point toward the word ‘depression’ placed at the center of the table. Each person gives their definition of ‘depression.’	Drafted proposal for a community mental health symposium
Organizational Structure (Meeting 3)	“Someone Who”	If you were stranded on a deserted island, describe who you would like with you.	Pastor agreed to host symposium in his church’s auditorium