Creative Minds: Sharing Reflections & Learning

Join us for an evening of discussion and reflection on creative youth mental health support in Dundee.

We’ll be joined by young people, healthcare professionals, youth workers and creative practitioners from across our Creative Minds project, to share their experience, insights and aspirations for the future – exploring together how creativity, care, and the systems that currently support young people can be stronger and more hopeful in Dundee. There will also be opportunities for you to connect with others and contribute to the discussions through small informal group chats around key topics, and a live audit where you can share your insights, challenges and aspirations. This event is aimed at anyone interested in tackling youth mental health challenges and bringing sectors closer together in Dundee and beyond. These include young people, healthcare professionals, cultural organisations and creative freelancers, community connectors, and those who are supporting and advocating for change. We’ll be announcing our speakers very soon!

Agenda 17:30 – Doors open with light refreshments 17:45–18:00 – Welcome and introductions 18:00–18:10 – Keynote speaker 18:10–18:45 – Series of short presentations 18:45–19:15 – Small group chats 19:15–19:25 – Closing remarks 19:25–19:30 – Wrap up and thanks

Access Hot Chocolate Trust is located in the centre of Dundee and is well served by public transport. The event will be held in their Steps Theatre (seen in the image above) with tiered seating on wooden platforms and cushions provided. Wheelchair access can be arranged with alternate access to the building via the Steeple Church.

If you require step-free access to the event, or have any further questions or concerns about access and attending the event, please contact [email protected].

About Creative Minds Creative Minds is a year-long programme bringing together young people (aged 16–25) and practitioners from healthcare, creative, youth and community settings, to creatively reimagine youth mental health support and community care systems in Dundee. Through collaboration, creative exploration, and shared leadership, the programme aims to strengthen the City Plan for Dundee 2022-32 ’s vision of a creative and caring city. Building belonging, confidence, and resilience, Creative Minds amplifies lived experience and demonstrates how young people can creatively shape the systems that support them. Creative Minds is led by Creative Dundee and supported by project funding from NHS Tayside Charitable Foundation and Northwood Trust. Read more about our process and findings throughout Creative Minds on this page, including insights and reflections from young participants.