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The Potential of Photovoice as a Participatory Method in Examining Mental Health and Informing Mental Health
Line Nielsen1, Elena Bermejo-Martins1, Rob J Donovan2
1University of Copenhagen, Denmark.
Abstract:
This article examines the use of photovoice as an engaging method in mental health promotion to focus on environmental and structural factors affecting mental health and well-being. The approach aligns with the socioecological model, which considers multiple levels of influence on mental health, including individual, interpersonal, community, and societal factors. The photovoice method empowers participants to capture and communicate their experiences and perspectives on mental health to others through photography. The participatory nature of the method may shift the focus from individual-level factors to broader contextual influences. In this article, examples of photovoice applied in mental health promotion are presented through three case studies: 1) photovoice as a way to engage people in the Act-Belong-Commit campaign in Western Australia; 2) photovoice in nursing education focusing on community assets for mental health in Spain; and 3) photovoice focusing on students' perspectives on mental health-promoting resources in a university setting in Denmark. The examples show that photovoice can be used in various settings, empowering participants and contributing to the development and implementation of mental health promotion initiatives, capacity building, and research projects. The article discusses implications of using the photovoice methodology in examining mental health and informing mental health promotion practices and research.
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