101. Digital Storytelling for Public Health

About this lesson

Welcome to Module 6.4: Digital Storytelling in Public Health. In this session, we explore how narrative-driven, multimedia storytelling methods can strengthen public health communication. Public health research often involves complex, systems-level issues that benefit from accessible, emotionally engaging storytelling formats. Learn how digital storytelling applies to health promotion, community research, patient narratives, and program evaluation, and see how it empowers communities, improves retention, and drives behavior change.

Key Takeaways

Apply digital storytelling to public health messaging and research dissemination

Understand how stories increase comprehension, emotional engagement, and message retention

Explore storytelling’s role in empowering communities and amplifying marginalized voices

Review real-world examples including Photovoice, StoryBank, and outbreak response campaigns

This video is ideal for

Public health researchers, educators, communication specialists, graduate students, nonprofit leaders, and community health advocates seeking to increase impact and equity in health messaging.

Lesson notes

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