Too often, information regarding youth mental health comes from two worlds that seldom connect:
- Experts, whose knowledge can seem out of reach;
- Young people, who share their personal experiences online, but don’t always have a scientific understanding of the subject.
La Minute mentale, la voix des jeunes is where these two worlds meet: a podcast with and for young people who choose the topics, share their stories and talk to experts.
When lived experience meets science
Each episode focusses on personal experiences and questions brought forth by young people. Researchers and mental health professionals then offer their insight in an effort to help our youth better understand the issues being addressed.
La Minute mentale, la voix des jeunes is more than personal accounts and interviews with experts. It invites dialogue between real life experience and scientific knowledge, offering food for thought that is balanced, accessible and hopeful.
The series addresses a wide range of topics that directly affect the lives of teenagers:
Suicidal thoughts and suicide prevention
War and worrying about loved ones
The mental health of young boys and romantic relationships
Sexual diversity and gender identity
Social media and isolation
Alcohol and drug use among young athletes
A collaborative and scientific approach
This series, which was made possible with support from the Fonds de recherche du Québec, was developed in collaboration with young people from the Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health. The project also plays a role in training the next generation of scientists by giving doctoral and postdoctoral students the opportunity to develop their skills in science popularization and knowledge mobilization.
Need support or information?
The topics discussed in La Minute mentale, la voix des jeunes may spark thoughts, feelings or questions. For information, support and guidance, young people and their loved ones can count on trusted partners such as the Youth in Mind Foundation and Tel-jeunes, which offer a wide range of resources that are tailored to their needs.
Listen to an episode
Listen to La Minute mentale, la voix des jeunes, a podcast where young people talk about their mental health and look for answers by turning to experts.
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