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Become part of the SMILE community and help shape the future of mental health. We invite you to engage with us in the following areas:

- Policy: Contribute to shaping mental health policies through policy development and advocacy.
- Business: Explore partnership opportunities, discover innovative market solutions, and learn about post-project development initiatives.
- Academic Research: Collaborate on research projects and access our latest scientific findings.
- Teaching: Discover innovative teaching methods that leverage gamification to improve mental health outcomes.
- Parenting: Gain insights and resources to support young people's mental well-being.
- Healthcare Improvement: Stay updated on the latest advancements in diagnosis and management of mood disorders.
- Co-Creation: Actively participate in co-creating the SMILE solutions.

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Stakeholders Open Space

Game On: Co-Creating Future-Ready Mental Health Solutions with Young Minds

Engaging Stakeholders Through SMILE’s Innovative Approach: The ‚Game On‘ Workshop Experience
At the Open Living Labs Days (OLLD) in Timișoara, held from September 25th to 27th, 2024, the SMILE team collaborated with stakeholders in dynamic workshops designed to simulate real-world applications of digital tools, specifically the SMILE Companion App. This event, hosted by the European Network of Living Labs (ENOLL), highlighted SMILE’s commitment to interactive, experiential methodologies that integrate cutting-edge technologies with everyday applications—a cornerstone of the project’s mission.

The workshop featured innovative exercises, including:

”In Their Shoes”: Participants adopted persona viewpoints to uncover key insights and empathise with user experiences.
”In Their Shoes Results“: Participants provided structured feedback based on each persona’s perspective.
”Real-World Testing Journey”: Stakeholders contributed their voices to explore the seven key phases of SMILE’s implementation journey.

These activities offered an invaluable opportunity for user-centered design and interactive stakeholder engagement, equipping the SMILE team with actionable feedback to refine both the Companion App’s features and its broader implementation strategy.

[Download the Full Report HERE]

Summary of First Workshop Exercise – ”In Their Shoes”

Summary of Second Workshop Exercise – ”In Their Shoes Results“

Summary of Third Workshop Exercise – ”Real-World Testing Journey”

SMILE Stakeholders Surveys: Help shape the future of Youth Mental Health

The SMILE project is commited to making a real impact on youth mental health by developing innovative digital tools and fostering collaboration among diverse stakeholders. Your insights and expertise are crucial to ensuring that our solutions are effective, inclusive, and impactful. For this purpose, we have designed two targeted surveys, each focusing on a unique aspect of our project:

Stakeholder Alignement: Let us know how our project aligns with your interests, goals, and expectations.
Stakeholder Composition and Contribution: Let us know your expertise and the level of engagement you envision with SMILE.

Thanks to the collaboration between stakeholders — including researchers, educators, healthcare professionals, families, young people, policymakers, and the general public — the SMILE tools and resources are shaped by your input. Together, we are ensuring that the design of SMILE tools is tailored to meet real needs, our co-creation process is guided by diverse perspectives, and our shared efforts create a lasting impact.

To contribute, click on the images below to access the surveys or scan the QR codes to participate in the Survey on Alignement and the Survey on Composition and Contribution.