Grab those miss-matched monopoly pieces, clear space on the card table and get ready to play “Multiply Your Happy” — a family friendly game provided for free by Mind Springs Health.

“This is one way to bolster someone’s self esteem and self worth,” said Vice President of Mind Springs Health subsidiary Whole Health LLC, Amy Gallagher.

Five years ago, Gallagher developed a perpetual calendar that evolved into a game as a positive way to promote Mental Health Awareness Month — a national event that raises awareness of risks, assistance and importance of mental wellness.

“It’s a fun visual way to bring awareness, de-stigmatize and I dare say, bring a piece of fun to overall wellness. My ultimate goal is smashing stigma about mental health and substance use,” said Mind Springs Health Craig Program Director Craig Thornhill.

The game is available for free at Mind Springs Health offices, many Alpine Bank Branches and downloadable at MindSpringsHealth.org/Multiply-Your-Happy.

“Happiness depends on who you ask. Pharrell (Williams) would say it’s a room without a roof. Charles Shultz would say it’s a warm puppy. It’s a feeling of joy and positivity. Different people have different definitions,” Gallagher said.

The idea of creating authentic happiness is behind a field of study called positive phycology or “the strengths and virtues that enable individuals and communities to thrive,” according to the Authentic Happiness website.

“We are not really saying everyone show up smiling,” Thornhill said. “Happiness is one of those things that can be guided by thought process and positive phycology.”

Resilience and gratitude are two of the thought processes the game is designed to cultivate.

“Resilience is being able take something negative and use coping skills, things and people around you to help with the difficulty and move on from that difficulty,” Gallagher said.

Not everyone starts with the same level of resilience.

“Some people are born with a little more resiliency than others,” Gallagher said.

She believes that no matter what level of resilience a person has, most people can build more.

“When people feel that they are cared for and supported, they have learned skills, or have people around them then those things help with resiliency,” Gallagher said.

Along with family and friends, having a supportive community and workplace can have a powerful impact on wellness.

“We need to continue to look at the quality of life in Moffat. Continue to work on the culture of acceptance of difference. Continue to educate… we create that by recognizing when something is going on and connect that person with the right resource,” Thornhill said.

Another principal of positive psychology is the idea of gratitude.

“Practicing gratitude, saying one thing we are grateful for, changes our outlook on life. Research shows that makes us healthier too,” Gallagher said.

Mental health awareness and suicide prevention training is available for businesses, groups, families and individuals and help is available for people facing mental health and/or substance abuse crisis — regardless of income — through providers in the area, including Mind Springs Health.

“The more armed you are as a community member, business owner and professional about how to recognize mental health and substance abuse crisis as well as where to turn to get the appropriate support the more we are going to improve our community and reduce suicide death,” Thornhill said.

To reach Mind Springs Health free crisis hotline call 1-888-207-4004 or text TALK to 38255.