Children and young people are not just participants in our research - they are active co-researchers, helping us understand how arts activities can best support mental health and wellbeing.
Young people work alongside academic researchers to design studies, develop questions, and analyze findings. They bring unique perspectives that adults might miss.
Our co-researchers help evaluate arts activities, sharing what works, what doesn't, and how programs can be improved to better support their peers.
Young people are involved in designing the digital platform, ensuring it's user-friendly, engaging, and meets the real needs of children and families.
Our co-researchers represent their communities, helping us understand local needs and cultural contexts that influence mental health and arts engagement.
Through their involvement, young people develop research skills, confidence, and leadership abilities while making a real difference in their communities.
They guide the creative direction of our work, ensuring that arts activities are genuinely appealing and meaningful to young people.
Discover the diverse range of arts activities that our young co-researchers have helped design and evaluate.
Visual arts sessions designed by and for young people to explore emotions and build confidence.
Interactive drama activities that help young people explore identity and develop communication skills.
Youth-designed music sessions that combine creativity with physical activity for holistic wellbeing.
Writing workshops where young people can express their thoughts, dreams, and experiences through words.
Youth-led support circles that combine creative activities with mental health peer support.
Opportunities for young people to develop as leaders and mentors in arts-based mental health initiatives.
Young people aren't just the future - they're the present. Their voices and experiences are essential to creating meaningful change in mental health support.Arts4Us Research Team