Research project Project scoping for Sustainable Digital Tools aiding Teen Mental Health
This ground-breaking project brings together top universities to create digital tools for teen mental health. Our aim is to leverage diverse data for inclusive support.
In an exciting collaboration, leading universities are pioneering a project to develop digital tools specifically aimed at supporting teenage mental health. By harnessing a rich diversity of data, the initiative seeks to create inclusive technologies that cater to the unique needs of young people.
This project not only aims to fill the gap in current mental health support systems, but also to pioneer a new approach to digital health solutions. With a focus on inclusivity and accessibility, the research has the potential to revolutionize how we support the mental well-being of teenagers worldwide, offering them tailored help at their fingertips.
Project description
This research initiative spearheaded by Karolinska Institutet, in collaboration with KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm University, and University College London, focuses on the development of sustainable digital tools tailored to enhance teenage mental health. Recognizing the critical gap in current digital interventions, which often lack inclusivity and fail to address the diverse needs of teenagers, this project aims to leverage cutting-edge technology and a broad spectrum of data to create accessible, effective mental health support solutions.
The project’s objectives are meticulously designed, starting with a comprehensive literature review to identify the limitations of existing tools. This is followed by an ambitious data collection phase aimed at capturing the varied experiences and needs of teenagers, ensuring the developed tools are genuinely inclusive. The heart of the project lies in the innovative development of digital tools, informed by the insights gathered, to offer tailored support for teenagers. The effectiveness of these tools will be rigorously assessed through pilot testing, focusing on usability, accessibility, and their impact on mental health.
Anticipated findings include a deeper understanding of the current shortcomings in digital mental health support for teenagers, the creation of inclusive tools that cater to their diverse needs, and preliminary evidence of these tools’ effectiveness in supporting mental well-being. These outcomes are expected to have profound implications for future research and policy, emphasizing the necessity of incorporating diversity and inclusivity in the design of digital mental health interventions.
This project not only aims to bridge the gap in digital mental health support for teenagers but also sets a precedent for future research in the field, highlighting the importance of innovative, data-driven solutions in addressing complex mental health challenges.
Project members
Project managers
Simon Hacks
Associate professor
Natalia Stathakarou
Marzena Nieroda
Anne Håkansson
Members
Erik Perjons
Associate professor
Chen Hsi Tsai
Doktorand