Highlight how Black faculty, staff and students thrive and cultivate well-being in their own lives and in the lives of those around them.
Eligibility
Current students, staff, or faculty members at the University of Toronto.
Identify as Black.
At least 18 years of age.
Participation Requirements
Participants should have an interest in and willingness to engage in discussions and activities related to mental wellness.
Through video interviews, participants have the opportunity to express their thoughts, experiences, and perspectives on what mental wellness means to them and how they foster in their own lives.
Through photographs, participants have the opportunity to visually capture and share their personal interpretations of activities that foster mental wellness in their own lives.
Compensation/Benefits
While there may be no direct individual benefits associated with participating in this project, there is often therapeutic value in creating art and personal growth and insight can be a product of interviews involving self-reflection. There are also several potential positive impacts on both the participants and the broader Black community. By centering Black voices, experiences, and expertise, the project creates a platform for self-reflection and discussion, fostering a deeper understanding of what contributes to mental well-being. The research generated through this project has the potential to advance knowledge on how the Black community can promote positive mental health and wellness.
Location & Contact Information
Downtown Toronto
To participate or learn more about the study visit: https://bit.ly/BJoy
DLSPH Principal Investigator: Dr. Dionne Gesink