Enhancing the voice of young women journeying through and beyond problematic substance use: Reverse innovation insights from India to the UK (September 2024 – February 2027)

Purpose

The aim of this project is to enhance the voice of young women journeying through and beyond problematic substance use through bringing insights from expertise in visual methods with young substance users in the UK and embedding their perspectives in research, policy, service development. 

Process

Young women living in the UK who identify themselves as South Asian and between 18 and 35 years, with experiences of journeying through problematic use of substance are invited to share their stories through photos and timelines. We will have a conversation-like interview where participants will talk through the photos they bring, sharing their meaning in relation to their journey while placing them in a timeline they would have created during the conversation. At the end of our meeting, participants will also be invited to take part in a filmmaking workshop where we will together create short films based on stories participants share, while keeping identities anonymous if they wish. These short films will be directed towards creating awareness and mitigating stereotypes and stigma around women faced with problems related to substance use.