Eidos LGBTQ+ Health Initiative at the University of Pennsylvania
As an enterprise, Eidos will act as a leading convener and thinktank committed to improving the health and well-being of LGBTQ+ people through social innovation. Our social innovation hub brings together the unique expertise and power of the business, non-profit, academic, government, healthcare, and finance sectors in order to transform our collective commitment to LGBTQ+ communities and accelerate its impact and sustainability. The first of its kind, Eidos relies on the best Penn has to offer to make this vision a success: our students, staff, and faculty’s investment in social justice, the world-class interdisciplinary thinking and expertise in cutting-edge intervention science across the 12 Schools.
Collaborations with Eidos LGBTQ+ Health Initiative at the University of Pennsylvania
Collaborative Design and Co-Creation for Health Equity
In partnership with Eidos LGBTQ+ Health Initiative at the University of PennsylvaniaExploring equity-centered design thinking with the Eidos Summer Institute in support of LGBTQ+ health equity.
Fast Company’s Innovation by Design Awards Honors imi
In partnership with CenterLinkimi guide recognized in Social Justice and Small Business Categories of 2023 Innovation by Design Awards from Fast Company.
How the Web App imi Supports the Mental Health of LGBTQ+ Youth
In partnership with Eidos LGBTQ+ Health Initiative at the University of PennsylvaniaUnpacking the results of a pilot randomized control trial of imi, a web app designed to improve mental health by supporting LGBTQ+ identity affirmation and boosting positive coping skills.
imi
In partnership with CenterLinkimi supports and helps LGBTQ+ teens explore and affirm their identity and learn practical ways to cope with sexual and gender minority stress in ways that are helpful, relevant, inclusive, and joyful.
imi Honored in the 2nd Annual Anthem Awards
In partnership with CenterLinkimi guide has been recognized with three awards in the categories of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Health at the 2nd Annual Anthem Awards.
Pilot Randomized Control Trial on imi
In partnership with Eidos LGBTQ+ Health Initiative at the University of PennsylvaniaRead the results of a randomized control trial conducted on imi, a free, mental health web app, designed to help LGBTQ+ youth cope with stress.