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Teens Launch Board Game for Youth Mental Health
24 Mar
Summary
- Students designed a mental health board game called Perspective Switch.
- The game aims to improve communication between teens and adults.
- A summit will debut the game and discuss resilience and coping skills.
Teen leaders from the I'm A Star Foundation will introduce "Perspective Switch," a mental health board game they created, at a youth summit on March 28. This event, scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at UF Health Jacksonville's Health Science Building, aims to foster family dialogues about stress, anxiety, and emotional well-being.
The game "Perspective Switch" utilizes role-reversal mechanics, encouraging teens and adults to understand each other's viewpoints. This initiative is part of a larger student effort to combat the youth mental health crisis using interactive tools and peer guidance.
Beyond the game's debut, the summit includes youth-led sessions on building resilience and coping strategies. The I'm A Star Foundation will also unveil new features for its EmpowerME wellness app, including a wellness-focused cooking show, enhancing digital health resources for users.
