An exhibition of objects chosen by Young Volunteers at the museum, with a focus on well-being and positive mental health. The exhibition is placed throughout the whole of the museum, revealing the people behind the objects and why each one was chosen.
This exhibition is part of a national, five year project looking at ways to improve mental health in young people aged 16-24yrs led by Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, and led by researchers from University of Birmingham.
ORIGIN builds on preliminary research conducted during the O-ACE study, in which an online cultural experience called Ways of Being was co-designed and tested for mental health in young people. Despite limited time and resources in developing Ways of Being, it was enthusiastically received by young people and reduced negative feelings when compared with a traditional museum website.
