Outlines the findings and recommendations from the implementation of the MH:2K approach in North Tyneside. The approach works to engage young people in conversations about mental health and emotional wellbeing in their local area. It also helps 14-25 year olds to Identify the mental health issues that they see as most important; engage their peers in discussing these topics; and work with key local decision-makers and researchers to make recommendations for change. Twenty-seven young people became 'Citizen Researchers' The project engaged with 500 young people who identified five priority topics: healthy relationships; social media and self-esteem; awareness, stigma and support; self-harm; and schools. The report provides recommendations for each of the topics, focussing on solutions for improving the mental health and emotional wellbeing of young people in North Tyneside.
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Outlines the findings and recommendations from the implementation of the MH:2K approach in North Tyneside. The approach works to engage young people in conversations about mental health and emotional wellbeing in their local area. It also helps 14-25 year olds to Identify the mental health issues that they see as most important; engage their peers in discussing these topics; and work with key local decision-makers and researchers to make recommendations for change. Twenty-seven young people became 'Citizen Researchers' The project engaged with 500 young people who identified five priority topics: healthy relationships; social media and self-esteem; awareness, stigma and support; self-harm; and schools. The report provides recommendations for each of the topics, focussing on solutions for improving the mental health and emotional wellbeing of young people in North Tyneside.
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Subject terms:
young people, mental health problems, mental health, user views, participatory research, wellbeing;
Reports on the findings and recommendations from a consultation with over 600 young people in Oldham, to gather their views on mental health and wellbeing. The project, carried out in partnership with Involve and Leaders Unlocked, used the MH:2K model to empower 14-25 year olds to identify the mental health issues they saw as most important, engage their peers in discussing these topics, and work with key local decision-makers and researchers to make recommendations for change. The information was collected by young citizen researchers at 42 Roadshow events, attended by 598 young people. The recommendations focus on improving the mental health and emotional wellbeing of young people in Oldham in five areas: families and relationships; environment and culture of schools; stigma; professional practice; and self-harm. The report also outlines six stages of the MH:2K’s model and summarises the impacts of the project on its participants, public sector decision-making, mental health research and public engagement practice. An evaluation report is also available.
(Edited publisher abstract)
Reports on the findings and recommendations from a consultation with over 600 young people in Oldham, to gather their views on mental health and wellbeing. The project, carried out in partnership with Involve and Leaders Unlocked, used the MH:2K model to empower 14-25 year olds to identify the mental health issues they saw as most important, engage their peers in discussing these topics, and work with key local decision-makers and researchers to make recommendations for change. The information was collected by young citizen researchers at 42 Roadshow events, attended by 598 young people. The recommendations focus on improving the mental health and emotional wellbeing of young people in Oldham in five areas: families and relationships; environment and culture of schools; stigma; professional practice; and self-harm. The report also outlines six stages of the MH:2K’s model and summarises the impacts of the project on its participants, public sector decision-making, mental health research and public engagement practice. An evaluation report is also available.
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Subject terms:
young people, young adults, mental health, mental health problems, user views, consultation, participatory research, mental health services;
The final evaluation report of the MH:2K pilot project in Oldham, which used a new model for engaging young people directly in the issues and solutions surrounding mental health in their local area. The model included the recruitment of ‘Citizen Researchers’ aged 14-25 and an Expert Panel of researchers and local decision makers; the design of roadshow events to engage a wider group of local young people on key mental health issues and Citizen Researchers decide findings and co-create the recommendations with Expert Panel members. The evaluation examines the extent to which the project has met its aims; looks at its impacts and value for money; and capture learning to feed into future projects.
(Edited publisher abstract)
The final evaluation report of the MH:2K pilot project in Oldham, which used a new model for engaging young people directly in the issues and solutions surrounding mental health in their local area. The model included the recruitment of ‘Citizen Researchers’ aged 14-25 and an Expert Panel of researchers and local decision makers; the design of roadshow events to engage a wider group of local young people on key mental health issues and Citizen Researchers decide findings and co-create the recommendations with Expert Panel members. The evaluation examines the extent to which the project has met its aims; looks at its impacts and value for money; and capture learning to feed into future projects.
(Edited publisher abstract)
Subject terms:
evaluation, participatory research, young people, young adults, mental health, mental health problems, consultation, user views, user led research, research methods, user participation;