The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether an arts-based storytelling and narrative medicine workshop series can improve social connection, illness identity, and psychological well-being in adolescents and young adults with chronic illness, specifically diabetes. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does participation in a narrative-based storytelling workshop improve social connectedness and peer support among adolescents and young adults with diabetes? * Does engagement in creative arts and reflective storytelling support identity formation, self-expression, and emotional well-being in this population? Participants will be 16-25 years old and recruited through the UCSF Pediatric Diabetes Clinic. Individuals must be able to participate in group workshops and complete surveys and interviews related to the study. Participants will: * Attend eight weekly workshops centered on storytelling, reflection, and creative expression * Engage in narrative medicine activities, including writing, storytelling, drawing, and facilitated reflection * Participate in group discussions focused on personal experiences with chronic illness * Complete pre- and post-intervention surveys assessing psychosocial outcomes such as social connectedness, illness identity, self-concept, and mental well-being * Participate in interviews and reflective exercises about their experiences in the program This study aims to explore the role of narrative medicine and arts-based interventions in supporting adolescents and young adults with chronic illness and assess their potential benefits as a supplement to standard medical care.
Age range
16 Years – 25 Years
Sex
ALL
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Participant retention and attendance
Timeframe: Throughout intervention (Weeks 1-8), assessed immediately post-intervention (Week 8)
Participant satisfaction
Timeframe: Immediately post-intervention (Week 8)