Do you want to make your research more relevant for your target group? And are you wondering how to put that into practice? In this Lunch & Learn Session, we will demonstrate how we bridged the gap between science and practice through co-creative methods in the Minding the Gap project.
This project, carried out by a consortium including Utrecht University, Trimbos Institute for Mental Health, Pharos, and others, focuses on working directly together with adolescents, parents, and professionals rather than studying them as subjects. During the session, we will guide you through our approach, from action research with young people to dilemma sessions with professionals.
We will share the methods we used, the elements that proved effective (and which didn’t), and the lessons we learned along the way.
Speakers
Isabel Koopmanschap (PhD candidate at Utrecht University) focuses her research on meaningful participation of young people growing up in poverty
Naomi de Pooter (PhD candidate at Utrecht University) focuses her research on developing and implementing an approach aimed at improving the mental health of adolescents growing up in poverty.
Evelyn Vlasman (projectlead and researcher at Trimbos-Institute) Works in the field of youth mental health, student well-being and tackling societal inequalities. Her projects and research are mainly based within participatory action and co-creation methodology.
Practical information
- Date: Thursday 2 July 2026
- Time: 12:15–13:00 (CET)
- Language: English
- Recording: This session will be recorded and shared online afterwards.
Register to join this Lunch & Learn and take part in the conversation on co-creation, participatory research, and meaningful digital health innovation.