Where Every Journey of Healing Begins with Joy
Explore the mission of JoyNet, a platform dedicated to creating a joyful and healing space for the community. Discover how we blend empathy, culture, and technology to offer a sanctuary where Black joy and healing are celebrated and nurtured.
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Pioneering Spaces of Black Joy and Healing
Our story begins with a vision - a vision to fill a significant void in online spaces dedicated to Black Joy. JoyNet emerged from a desire to create a platform where individuals, especially those experiencing grief and loss, could find solace, understanding, and joy.
At JoyNet, we're more than just a community; we're a movement that champions the power of shared experiences and collective healing. Our journey is one of resilience, hope, and the unyielding pursuit of happiness in a world that often overlooks it.
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Informed by Data, Driven by Compassion
At JoyNet, we don't just believe in the power of positive spaces; we back it with research. Studies have shown the profound impact of grief, loss, and violence on mental health, particularly within Black communities.
JoyNet is an AI-driven app and co-creative project spearheaded by a transdisciplinary research team encompassing fields such as psychiatry, social work, psychology, design, computer science, and community organization. We employ design justice and co-creative methods throughout the entire co-design process, engaging a Youth Advisory Council (YAC) comprised of youth aged 18-24 from Philadelphia and New York City.
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Our Talented Team
PROF. DESMOND U. PATTON
DR. SIVA MATHIYAZHAGAN
DR. HENRY A. WILLIS
DR. RAN BARZILAY
DR. HARRY WEST
DR. LYDIA CHILTON
DR. ZULEKA RU-GLO HENDERSON
Yixi Zhou, M.S.W.
