A Gentle Introduction to Mental Health Through Storytelling: Design and Evaluation of Digital Human Library
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DOI: 10.1145/3710903
Abstract: Stigma around mental health significantly hinders help-seeking behavior among university students, especially international students and those of Asian heritage. Digital storytelling can address this stigma by allowing individuals to share personal experiences, dispel negative attitudes,… read more here.
Keywords: mental health; health storytelling; human library; digital human ... See more keywords
A Systematic Narrative Review of Implementation, Processes, and Outcomes of Human Library
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20032485
Abstract: First started in Denmark in 2000, Human Library (HL) has been adopted by different communities around the world. It is an innovative approach that engages “readers” from the general public to have collaborative conversations with… read more here.
Keywords: narrative review; implementation processes; human library; systematic narrative ... See more keywords
Teaching about Marginalized Groups Using a Digital Human Library: Lessons Learned
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DOI: 10.3390/socsci13060308
Abstract: This paper presents lessons learned from a project inspired by digital storytelling and the human library to reduce prejudices against marginalized groups. By comparing the outcomes of similar participants in different settings over the same… read more here.
Keywords: marginalized groups; group; face; human library ... See more keywords