Engaging young people in science communication about mental health during COVID-19

Signe Herbers Poulsen*, Nina Maindal, Kristian Oddershede, Mathias Sejerkilde, Stine Breiner Pedersen, Manizha Haghju, Emma Sinclair, Anne Harrits, Ulrik Bak Kirk, Jacob Sherson, Gitte Kragh

*Corresponding author af dette arbejde

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Abstract

Many young people struggle with their mental health and the COVID-19 pandemic compounded these challenges. However, young people are rarely involved in research and communication about causes and coping strategies. We used an online game as a conversation starter and co-created a list of coping strategies with young people to apply the dialogue model of science communication and facilitate social conversation about mental health during COVID-19. The young people found the involvement was valuable as it led to self-reflection, social reflection with peers and an experience of recognition and contribution. We discuss challenges and urge researchers to explore ways for open dialogue and co-creation as strategic and contributing parts of the research process.
OriginalsprogEngelsk
TidsskriftJournal of Science Communication
Vol/bind23
Nummer1
Sider (fra-til)1-18
Antal sider18
ISSN1824-2049
DOI
StatusUdgivet - 22 jan. 2024

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    Obel, C. L. (PI), Kirk, U. B. (Projektleder), Poulsen, S. H. (Deltager), Maindal, N. (Projektkoordinator), Sherson, J. (Deltager), Hjorth, A. (Deltager), Kragh, G. (Deltager), Harrits, A. (Deltager), Greve, L. (Deltager), Bjerg, T. W. (PI), Sabra, J. B. S. (Deltager), Native, C. A. (Deltager), Svendsen, K. (Deltager) & Mortensen, A. A. (Deltager)

    Novo Nordisk Fonden

    01/01/202031/12/2023

    Projekter: ProjektForskning

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