The Well-Being Model for Young Black Adults: Applying Coproduction Principles and Practices

Area of Science:

• Mental Health Research
• Community Psychology
• Health Equity

Background:

• Mental health is increasingly recognized as integral to overall health and well-being.
• Existing well-being frameworks often lack cultural operationalization for marginalized and oppressed populations.
• There is a need to translate research into practice for underserved communities.

Purpose of the Study:

• To co-produce a culturally relevant well-being model for young Black adults.
• To develop a practical workbook to support the mental health of this demographic.
• To address the gap in culturally specific mental health resources for underserved groups.

Main Methods:

• Community-based participatory research (CBPR) approach.
• Co-production of a well-being model and workbook with young Black adults.
• Qualitative methods for understanding cultural nuances of well-being.

Main Results:

• A novel well-being model tailored for young Black adults was developed.
• A workbook was created to facilitate the practical application of the well-being model.
• The co-production process highlighted the importance of community involvement.

Conclusions:

• Culturally relevant well-being tools are essential for supporting the mental health of marginalized groups.
• Collaborative, community-engaged research can effectively bridge the gap between research and practice.
• Future research should focus on co-creating mental health resources for underserved populations.