Abstract
Global social restrictions driven by COVID-19 exposed the vast potential of digital technologies for remote mental health and wellbeing provision. To combat the youth mental health crisis, practitioners, researchers, and policy makers must seek innovative solutions. The digital adaptation of evidence-based, in-person programmes offers one such promising approach. Co-authored by a young person, this chapter discusses democratising the research agenda and presents an exploratory study with co-production at its heart. The aim of the project was to inform the development of digitalised resources based on the robustly evidenced Super Skills for Life psychosocial intervention for adolescents. ‘Key ingredients’ for effective online content are presented by the young person developer, alongside their personal reflections on co-production research. This case study illustrates how collaboration with intervention recipients can augment programme development and expand access to evidence-based support. Not only extending reach but offering a choice of support pathways to a digital generation.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | The BERA Guide to Mental Health and Wellbeing in Schools |
| Subtitle of host publication | Exploring Frontline Support in Educational Research and Practice |
| Publisher | Emerald |
| Chapter | 7 |
| Pages | 117-134 |
| Number of pages | 17 |
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| Publication status | Published - 21 Aug 2024 |