This is the presentation my team at @UX4Good gave to our client, Ray Crossman and The Adler School. Our challenge was to find ways to help Adler bring awareness about mental health to the community, in a way where it's not stigmatized as *disorders* but perceived as another part of *wellness*.
Team Mental Health included:
*Brynn Evans (me!)
*Laurel McDowell
*Mekayla Beaver
*Riley Graham
*David Everly
*Bill Welense
*Will Hacker
*Nina Bieliauskas
6. Faculty Opportunities
Existing Opportunities: Sabbatical and Rank-Promotion System
Future Opportunities: Upgraded Portfolios and Joint Project
Upgraded Portfolios
•Highlight progressive elements of projects, connecting with Adler’s vision
•Create public web presence to foster pride and accountability
•Encourage faculty collaboration by sharing research interests
Joint Projects
• Pair senior and junior faculty with different backgrounds and perspectives
• Publish joint papers in order to fast-track promotions and sabbatical opportunities
10. New Type of Mental Health Professional
Create a Paraprofessional Certification for a new type of leader who
educates the community on how to promote and maintain positive
mental health among themselves.
Specific Goals
Help people create their own mental health support systems
Help people connect to their community and use existing mental health resources
Provide phone and in-person support to patients to maintain their mental health