2016 Research

Planet Comicon ~ Feb 17, 2018 

Attendees learned about the art of cosplay and how being part of a fandom is a positive coping mechanism.

Panelists will discuss cosplay as a coping mechanism and how being part of a fandom has positive effects on mental health and can potentially aid in suicide prevention. Panelists will also be sharing how being part of a fandom has been beneficial to their own mental health.

There has not been a lot of research on this topic. All panelists are excited to discuss their research findings and how these ground-breaking discoveries will benefit society as a whole.

Planet Comicon ~ Feb 18, 2018 

So many geeks face challenges daily, just because we’re a little bit different. We like weird TV shows, we wear weird clothes, we prefer books and pets to people, we feel anxious in social situations, while desperately wanting to feel included. This can lead to anxiety, depression, and a list of other mental health issues. This moderated panel will address these issues and share resources and personal stories of encouragement so you, too, can find A New Hope and Live Long and Prosper. 

Stealth Con ~ Apr 8, 2018 

Attendees learned about the art of cosplay and how being part of a fandom is a positive coping mechanism.

Panelists will discuss cosplay as a coping mechanism and how being part of a fandom has positive effects on mental health and can potentially aid in suicide prevention. We also consider that cosplay is in essence, an art and how that relates to coping and mental health. Panelists will also be sharing how being part of a fandom has been beneficial to their own mental health.

There has not been a lot of research on this topic. All panelists are excited to discuss their research findings and how these ground-breaking discoveries will benefit society as a whole.

University of Central Missouri ~ Apr 21, 2018 

The newly formed organization arranged and organized the suicide prevention walk in honor of loved ones lost or those who struggled with mental health. 

Warrensburg, MO ~ Oct 29, 2018 

In this forum we will discuss suicide among youth and adults in our community. This facilitated brainstorming session will collectively answer the following three questions:
-What are we currently doing to prevent suicide?
-What should/can we be doing?
-How do we implement our plan?

Have you personally been affected by suicide? If you have lost someone to suicide, please bring a photo of your loved one to display. We will create a visual of the impact suicide has on our community. You will take the picture when you leave.

JoCoMo CIT Council is a local program whose purpose is to equip Police to deal with people in mental health crisis. 

Planet Comicon ~ Mar 30, 2019 

Attendees learned about the art of cosplay and how being part of a fandom is a positive coping mechanism.

Panelists will discuss cosplay as a coping mechanism and how being part of a fandom has positive effects on mental health and can potentially aid in suicide prevention. Panelists will also be sharing how being part of a fandom has been beneficial to their own mental health.

There has not been a lot of research on this topic. All panelists are excited to discuss their perspectives and how these ground-breaking discoveries will benefit society as a whole.

Planet Comicon ~ Mar 30, 2019 

So many geeks face challenges daily, just because we’re a little bit different. We like weird TV shows, we wear weird clothes, we prefer books and pets to people, we feel anxious in social situations, while desperately wanting to feel included. This can lead to anxiety, depression, and a list of other mental health issues. This moderated panel will address these issues and share resources and personal stories of encouragement so you, too, can find A New Hope and Live Long and Prosper.

Virtual ~ Mar, 2020 

While many cons have had to be cancelled or postponed, we know the let down of not being able to share our craft & product right now. Please look through this album to see how to get the information to Cosplay for Hope to share at our pop up virtual con. We know the excitement of sharing our end product, as well as what livelihoods mean to us right now! 

We are watching C4HopeCon@gmail.com for your creativity & what you have share!

Virtual ~ Mar 21, 2020 

With the world changing rapidly, and with much of con season thwarted in some way (many postponed or cancelled), we started a pop up Virtual Hope-Con in order to help encourage each other's creativity while boosting our mental health, and even some livelihoods.

Your Cosplay for Hope team cannot wait to share with you some plans we having coming in this year!

Join team members of Cosplay for Hope as we discuss what we have planned for our cosplayers & connies in the world of mental wellness and suicide prevention!

* Please note that even this is tentative as things change rapidly. |WHICH HAS HAPPENED IN OUR PERSONAL LIVES| We hope to get our information to you in some way. We hope the livestream will be the best way at this time.

** NOTE: All of your Cosplay for Hope team are safe & healthy at this time, and we continue to take measures & precautions to keep that way; current events have affected personal lives & jobs in other ways. Thank you for understanding in these fluid times.