How can we meet our Persona’s needs? by ฅ＾ȏ⋏ȏ＾ฅ

Teach the importance of sensitivity of other's emotions at a young age.

glennyeode — 2024-06-24 08:09:45 UTC

Have classes with a focus on empathy and emotions in Primary School.

Needs 1

yiinggx — 2024-06-24 08:10:36 UTC

I would like for society to be more accepting towards Men’s Mental Health so I feel more comfortable seeking external help.

Needs 2

yiinggx — 2024-06-24 08:10:46 UTC

I need non-judgemental friends so I don’t feel like I need to act tough to fit in.

Needs 3

yiinggx — 2024-06-24 08:10:56 UTC

I need more encouragement and check-ins from friends and family so that I don’t bottle my feelings up.

Simulation

yiinggx — 2024-06-24 08:14:45 UTC

Publics to understand what mental health problems men could possibly face through simulation of different potential issues so they'll be able to empathise with them and be more accepting towards them seeking help for their mental health

Create an app/ game

emmaisabellekang — 2024-06-24 08:16:08 UTC

To help facilitate going deeper with questions to guide and help players to unpack

Recreational area where youths can game and do their hobbies etc whereby counselling services and other activities are also available

shermain0103 — 2024-06-24 08:16:20 UTC

This way, maybe they can make friends with other random people and since the area is a safe space for mental health, they may be more comfortable talking about these topics with each other

Daily check-in application

yiinggx — 2024-06-24 08:16:28 UTC

Friends and family can send encouraging statements to each other daily

Spread Awareness via short film on what unique challenges our persona my have

shermain0103 — 2024-06-24 08:17:34 UTC

This will allow more to have empathy about mens mental health

Encourage vulnerability

glennyeode — 2024-06-24 08:17:59 UTC

Create a safe space and encourage youths to share and open up about their feelings or struggles without judgement. This could be done either through forums, support groups, or in schools.

Artificial Intelligence application

yiinggx — 2024-06-24 08:18:26 UTC

Create an application which allows users to vent their emotions on the AIs on that platform. AIs to give relevant comfort and suggestions for the situation and issue users are facing. users can also chat with AI.

Tinder style app but for this LOL

emmaisabellekang — 2024-06-24 08:18:27 UTC

To find friends and a community that is more able to support them and provide a non-judgmental environment

the app could also have a function to press to show their friends that they need a listening ear without hving to actly say anything (or like a code word)

Social media account to spread awareness and share advice

shermain0103 — 2024-06-24 08:18:39 UTC

Helps people struggling and encourages them to reach out + normalise the topic

Workplace mental health initatives

glennyeode — 2024-06-24 08:18:46 UTC

Encourage workplaces to offer mental health days or create policies that support employee's mental health.

Local support groups

glennyeode — 2024-06-24 08:19:29 UTC

Establish community groups that men can meet regularly to discuss about their issues and receive support.

Research and policy making

glennyeode — 2024-06-24 08:20:29 UTC

We can place a focus on researching topics, causes, and solutions to the current rise in poor mental health amongst men.

Anonymous consulting application

yiinggx — 2024-06-24 08:20:48 UTC

Users can select issues they think they are facing or areas they need assistance in (eg. depression, relationship problems) and meet people who are facing similar problems. They can talk about it together and give each other opinions and suggestions on what they can do next. The usernames will be anonymous to protect users privacy in case they feel uncomfortable letting their identity to be known. This application can be for users who needs a listening ear or recommendations from someone who has gone through similar experiences.

Include good teachings of not drilling emotion shame into kids via parental Workshops 👀👀 LOL

shermain0103 — 2024-06-24 08:21:26 UTC

A workshop for fathers

emmaisabellekang — 2024-06-24 08:21:42 UTC

Having a good male role model to show that it is ok to have emotions and express them so they are taught from young (society = more accepting)

Have a support line for men to speak about mental health.

glennyeode — 2024-06-24 08:21:49 UTC

Have an easily accessible phone number that men seeking help or solutions can call and discuss problems from the comfort of their own homes.

Same with the recreational idea but put it in a school

shermain0103 — 2024-06-24 08:22:29 UTC

Students can go with their buddies, not suuuuper catered to guys tho

Anonymous support groups for mental health (Like AA)

emmaisabellekang — 2024-06-24 08:22:45 UTC

Some could be more comfortable talking with a group of strangers

Send informational flyers highlighting mens mental health.

shermain0103 — 2024-06-24 08:38:54 UTC

Could be read by household members and could have reminders to check up on the guys in the family

Mood tracker app

emmaisabellekang — 2024-06-24 08:39:16 UTC

If users put "sad" or other negative emotions, the app could prompt friends/family to check in on them

Forum

yiinggx — 2024-06-24 08:44:00 UTC

People to share their experiences and users are able to search for others who are facing similar issues.