More about Design Labs
At mindyourmind, we believe that involving youth in the innovation and development of resources leads to better mental health outcomes for young people and communities. It also recognizes that youth […]
Design Labs
In our Design Labs, youth are leaders in the innovation and development of mental health resources and tools. Through interactive sessions, youth engage in meaningful conversations, explore diverse perspectives, harness their creativity, and develop projects that make a difference.
Whether it’s designing resources to support mental well-being or crafting initiatives to meet the needs of their local communities, every project aims to leave a lasting impact.
Explore our Design Labs and witness the power of co-design and how we are transforming ideas into action.
When Lemons Give You Life Design Lab, Summer 2025Â
What? The mindyourmind team partnered with Strides Toronto and ten youth who participated in the Design Lab. Over an in-person weekend and followed up by Zoom sessions, youth identified themes in communication, understanding, and support between youth and caregivers. Final
BounceBack Design Lab, Fall 2023
What The mindyourmind team partnered with BounceBack Ontario and six youth from London, ON, who participated in the Design Lab. Over an in-person weekend and followed up by Zoom sessions,
CHEO-PAR Design Lab, Spring/Summer 2023
Who? This Design Lab was a partnership between mindyourmind, the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) Research Institute, and the Knowledge Institute on Child and Youth Mental Health and Addictions.
Frayme Design Incubator, Winter/Spring 2023
Co-authored by youth participant, Christine. Who? mindyourmind and Frayme collaborated with ten youth across Canada with mental health experience and/or knowledge. A huge thank you to the members of our
CSC Oakville, ON Design Lab, September 2022
The Canada Service Corps (CSC), funded by the Government of Canada, provides youth the opportunity to be engaged and involved in their communities in a variety of ways. National youth
CSC Yellowknife, NT Design Lab, July 2022
The Canada Service Corps (CSC), funded by the Government of Canada, provides youth the opportunity to be engaged and involved in their communities in a variety of ways. National youth
CSC Montreal, QC Design Lab, May 2022
The Canada Service Corps (CSC), funded by the Government of Canada, provides youth the opportunity to be engaged and involved in their communities in a variety of ways. National youth
CSC Online Design Lab, Winter 2021-2022
The Canada Service Corps (CSC), funded by the Government of Canada, provides youth the opportunity to be engaged and involved in their communities in a variety of ways. National youth
CSC Online Design Lab, Fall 2021
The Canada Service Corps (CSC), funded by the Government of Canada, provides youth the opportunity to be engaged and involved in their communities in a variety of ways. National youth
CSC Online Design Lab, Summer 2021
The Canada Service Corps (CSC), funded by the Government of Canada, provides youth the opportunity to be engaged and involved in their communities in a variety of ways. National youth
Zen Garden Design Lab, Spring 2021
What? An 8-week online design lab with the goal of creating a youth-friendly resource, based on the Stress Lessons: Tools for Resiliency materials, that youth across Canada will be able
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