StigmaBeat: Collaborating with Rural Young People to Co-Create Short Films Aimed at Reducing Stigma
Tracks
Ballroom B - In Person Only
| Thursday, November 10, 2022 |
| 10:40 AM - 11:10 AM |
Overview
Rochelle Hine, Monash University and Lotti O'Dea, Satellite Foundation
Speaker
Dr Rochelle Hine
Lecturer, School of Rural Health
Monash University
StigmaBeat: Collaborating with Rural Young People to Co-Create Short Films Aimed at Reducing Stigma
Abstract
The StigmaBeat project grew out of an international research collaboration and a partnership between Monash University and Satellite Foundation, from a desire to identify and address the structural drivers of mental illness stigma, as experienced by young rural people, in families where a parent experiences mental health challenges. This followed publication of a literature review, through which the research team explored the concept and experience of stigma for families where a parent has mental health challenges. We found that mental health stigma interacts with and exacerbates other forms of stigma and discrimination, such as sexism, racism and homophobia. We were curious to find out how these findings might resonate for a cohort of rural young people.
Seventeen young people aged 15-25 years from Gippsland participated in two workshops, co-facilitated by peer leaders who also have lived experience of parental mental health challenges. The highly interactive workshops were designed to create a safe and inclusive space for deep and brave conversations. Young people addressed a number of key questions through discussion, games and creative exploration. Questions included: What is stigma? How does it impact on you? What would your life look like if there was no stigma? Where do you experience stigma? What would make a change? Who needs to hear these messages?
Three films were created that are aimed at reducing stigma for young people. One of these films will be showcased in the presentation. The films provide examples of stigmatising behaviour that people can identify but may not have thought of as problematic, demonstrate how to create safe spaces for open conversations, and show the possibilities of a world without stigma. Publications are being developed on data gathered on the processes, impact and outcomes of this project on young people's engagement, knowledge and connectedness and on audience responses.
Seventeen young people aged 15-25 years from Gippsland participated in two workshops, co-facilitated by peer leaders who also have lived experience of parental mental health challenges. The highly interactive workshops were designed to create a safe and inclusive space for deep and brave conversations. Young people addressed a number of key questions through discussion, games and creative exploration. Questions included: What is stigma? How does it impact on you? What would your life look like if there was no stigma? Where do you experience stigma? What would make a change? Who needs to hear these messages?
Three films were created that are aimed at reducing stigma for young people. One of these films will be showcased in the presentation. The films provide examples of stigmatising behaviour that people can identify but may not have thought of as problematic, demonstrate how to create safe spaces for open conversations, and show the possibilities of a world without stigma. Publications are being developed on data gathered on the processes, impact and outcomes of this project on young people's engagement, knowledge and connectedness and on audience responses.
Biography
Dr Rochelle Hine is a social worker and academic living and working on GunaiKurnai County in rural Victoria, with practice experience in a range of sectors including women’s health promotion, mental health, education and research. Rochelle's research is grounded in social justice and identifying and addressing inequality, focusing predominantly on critical qualitative approaches to exploring the circumstances of people’s lives, collaborating with lived experience experts and other stakeholders.
Lotti O'Dea
Evidence and Insight Lead and Youth Advisor
Satellite Foundation
StigmaBeat: Collaborating with rural young people to co-create short films aimed at reducing stigma
Abstract
The StigmaBeat project grew out of an international research collaboration and a partnership between Monash University and Satellite Foundation, from a desire to identify and address the structural drivers of mental illness stigma, as experienced by young rural people, in families where a parent experiences mental health challenges. This followed publication of a literature review, through which the research team explored the concept and experience of stigma for families where a parent has mental health challenges. We found that mental health stigma interacts with and exacerbates other forms of stigma and discrimination, such as sexism, racism and homophobia. We were curious to find out how these findings might resonate for a cohort of rural young people.
Seventeen young people aged 15-25 years from Gippsland participated in two workshops, co-facilitated by peer leaders who also have lived experience of parental mental health challenges. The highly interactive workshops were designed to create a safe and inclusive space for deep and brave conversations. Young people addressed a number of key questions through discussion, games and creative exploration. Questions included: What is stigma? How does it impact on you? What would your life look like if there was no stigma? Where do you experience stigma? What would make a change? Who needs to hear these messages?
Three films were created that are aimed at reducing stigma for young people. One of these films will be showcased in the presentation. The films provide examples of stigmatising behaviour that people can identify but may not have thought of as problematic, demonstrate how to create safe spaces for open conversations, and show the possibilities of a world without stigma. Publications are being developed on data gathered on the processes, impact and outcomes of this project on young people's engagement, knowledge and connectedness and on audience responses.
Seventeen young people aged 15-25 years from Gippsland participated in two workshops, co-facilitated by peer leaders who also have lived experience of parental mental health challenges. The highly interactive workshops were designed to create a safe and inclusive space for deep and brave conversations. Young people addressed a number of key questions through discussion, games and creative exploration. Questions included: What is stigma? How does it impact on you? What would your life look like if there was no stigma? Where do you experience stigma? What would make a change? Who needs to hear these messages?
Three films were created that are aimed at reducing stigma for young people. One of these films will be showcased in the presentation. The films provide examples of stigmatising behaviour that people can identify but may not have thought of as problematic, demonstrate how to create safe spaces for open conversations, and show the possibilities of a world without stigma. Publications are being developed on data gathered on the processes, impact and outcomes of this project on young people's engagement, knowledge and connectedness and on audience responses.
Biography
Lotti O’Dea has lived experience as a young carer of a parent with a complex mental illness and professional experience in working with other young carers and in public policy, research and evaluation. She works at Satellite Foundation, which delivers creative, fun, light-touch mental wellbeing programs for 8 to 25 year olds who have family members with mental health challenges – including in regional Australia. As Youth Advisor, Lotti identifies and develops co-creation opportunities with young people and as Evidence and Insights Lead she provides support and advice to measure, evaluate and communicate Satellite’s impact.
