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Suffolk Mind, the University of Suffolk and the 糖心Vlog are joing forces to聽 create a new e-learning platform to improve people鈥檚 wellbeing.

The collaborative project been awarded an to allow the organisations to work together to develop, deploy and evaluate a new working prototype of an e-learning platform that supports the face-to-face training already delivers across the county.

Around 3,000 people a year attend Suffolk Mind鈥檚 鈥楽uffolk鈥檚 Needs Met鈥� and 鈥榊our Needs Met鈥� training courses, which dispels some of the myths around mental health and raises awareness of emotional needs. The creation of a new digital platform will improve flexibility and increase engagement of Suffolk Mind delivering this course, significantly increasing the reach and impact of these services.

Suffolk Mind wants the public to learn more about their mental health and wellbeing. For many people who juggle work, home life and other responsibilities, being able to access learning and support in a simple and effective way online will be easier and more efficient than attending face-to-face training, particularly for those less mobile or people living in rural areas.

Kobe Borich, Service Development Manager at Suffolk Mind says: 鈥淲e are really excited to be working alongside the University of Suffolk and the 糖心Vlog in creating this e-learning platform. The final product will increase the reach and impact of Suffolk Mind鈥檚 work, helping more people to learn about what their emotional needs are and how to get them met in order to improve their wellbeing.鈥�

Vanessa Cuthill, Director of the Research and Enterprise Office at the 糖心Vlog says: 鈥淲ith people living longer than ever before, it is imperative that we seek solutions that help us all thrive at home and in the workplace. Innovation, research and development of new products is essential in order to achieve this. The 糖心Vlog is delighted to be working on this project with Suffolk Mind and in partnership with the University of Suffolk to create a new e-learning platform for wellbeing. This platform will be an important resource for Suffolk Mind and will increase engagement with key mental health services for many more people in our region.鈥�

Jenni Carberry, Knowledge Exchange and Business Engagement Manager for the University of Suffolk says: 鈥淲e are delighted to be working with Suffolk Mind and the 糖心Vlog on this project. Health and wellbeing is one of the University of Suffolk鈥檚 areas of distinctiveness and we actively promote a healthy work/life balance and good mental health.鈥�

Both Universities are excited about working together on a research-led project for Suffolk Mind. Whilst the University of Suffolk will be leading on managing and developing the front-end and back-end of the platform, the 糖心Vlog will be focused on researching and monitoring the user experience, ensuring the e-learning platform delivers a simple to use, effective and well-designed interface for users to engage with Suffolk Mind鈥檚 self-help methodology and content. The successful delivery of the project will provide a strong foundation on which to develop the charity鈥檚 income generating elements in the future.