Let’s begin at the beginning. This module focuses on capturing the particular mental health challenge you hope to address through several analytical and empathetic processes. It is all too easy to begin the design of a program without fully interpreting the problem, and this module helps you to deepen your understanding before entering the design phase.

The first 4 processes lead towards your Final Persona Development. This persona or personas, which will represent your target program participant, is absolutely crucial to the remainder of the mental health design process. The more accurate your Final Persona, the more likely your program or project will have lasting impact.