Using participatory design to engage young people in the development of a new online tool to increase help-seeking

Participatory design methods were used to engage end users in the development of an online tool designed to increase help-seeking for mental health issues among young adults aged 18 to 25. The research found that the help-seeking journey for young people can be overwhelming, non-linear and often reliant on a young person's ability to find appropriate help and supports. This situation may be mitigated by the development of a tool based on a three-step process that supports young people to 'explore and reflect', 'accept' and 'act'.

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