Mental Wellbeing Hackathon
Monday, 8 June 2026 · TU Wien, Vienna · 10:00–18:00
Part of YouthDMH 2026 — COST Action CA23153
About
The YouthDMH Mental Wellbeing Hackathon brings together researchers, designers, and technologists to collaborate on innovative solutions at the intersection of youth mental health and digital technology.
In a single intensive day, interdisciplinary teams tackle real-world challenges, rapidly prototype ideas, and present their work to an expert jury. No prior hackathon experience required — diverse backgrounds are what make the day work.
Who Should Participate
The hackathon welcomes participants from diverse backgrounds:
- Early-career researchers — PhD students and postdocs in HCI, psychology, public health, or related fields
- Designers and technologists — anyone interested in mental health applications and wellbeing tools
- Students — enrolled in wellbeing technology and related courses
- Practitioners — professionals from mental health organizations looking to engage with technology-driven approaches
Programme
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 10:00–10:30 | Opening & team introductions |
| 10:30–12:30 | Challenge workshop — expert-led ideation session |
| 12:30–13:15 | Lunch break |
| 13:15–16:00 | Hacking — prototype development with mentor support |
| 16:00–16:30 | Team presentations & judging |
| 16:30–18:00 | 🏆 Awards ceremony & closing |
The Challenge
Teams work on a shared challenge theme introduced during the morning workshop. The focus is on designing technology-supported interventions or tools that meaningfully address aspects of youth mental wellbeing.
Specific challenge tracks were announced at the opening. Expect an emphasis on real user needs, ethical design, and practical implementability. All work remains the intellectual property of the participating teams.
Format
- Morning workshop — Expert-led session to frame the challenge, introduce methods, and support team scoping
- Hacking phase — Teams develop concepts and lo-fi prototypes with support from mentors
- Presentations — Each team presents their solution to a jury of experts
- Awards & closing — Recognition of winning and outstanding entries
Venue
Seminarraum EB EG – 3 (EBEG20)
Technische Universität Wien (TU Wien)
Vienna, Austria
Easily reachable by public transport — U-Bahn lines U1, U2, U4 (Karlsplatz).
Registration
Registration for the hackathon was separate from other YouthDMH 2026 events. Team formation was completed before 10:00 on 8 June — registered participants received team assignments and preparation materials in advance.
Registration is closed.
For questions: evropi.stefanidi@tuwien.ac.at
YouthDMH 2026 · Vienna, 8–11 June 2026 · Hosted by TU Wien
COST Action CA23153 · Supported by the European Cooperation in Science and Technology