Young People's Innovation Labs
Monday, 14 November 2011
Do you believe in the potential of digital technology to help people?
Do you want to help find solutions that support young people's mental health and wellbeing?
Are you interested in young people's mental health and wellbeing?*
*this does not mean you need to have first-hand experience of a mental health problem
A series of events and online discussions to explore how digital technology can be used to support and improve young people's mental health and wellbeing.
Who for?
- young people (ages 16-25) or professionals
- able to attend the two labs in London on Dec 10th & Feb 26th (tbc)
- able to give feedback and develop ideas on our lab forum
- have an interest in young people's mental health and wellbeing
- have an interest in technology (apps, websites, mobile phones, social networking, anything!)
What will you get out of it?
- meet and work with professionals in the gaming, computer, design, youth work sectors
- brainstorm ideas and work with a team to produce a prototype (there is also potential for some ideas to be fully developed and produced later)
- chill-out space and full support (with your wellbeing, mental health or practically!) to help you enjoy the day
- opportunity to have an informal chat with mental health professionals
- certificate of attendance
- travel expenses reimbursed (for young people), lunch provided
The Labs will be fully facilitated by a multidisciplinary team of professionals experienced in running innovation events and working with young people with a range of needs.