Supporting young people to access mental health services
The young people of Sunderland told us that mental health was a key concern for them, whether this was for themselves or for their friends and family members. They also informed us they were unaware on where to go to seek help. With this in mind, our Youthwatch volunteers suggested creating a suite of videos to explain to the young people of Sunderland what local mental health support services are available, what they provide and how to access them.
When we approached key organisations from across the city, they were excited to be involved. Using questions which were prepared and asked by our Youthwatch, videos were developed in partnership with those organisations and are now available on our YouTube for the young people of Sunderland to see and use.
What difference did this make
Through our videos, young people now have the information they need on local services to enable them to make informed choices when accessing mental health and wellbeing support. By watching the videos and seeing some of the staff they may come in contact with when they access services, it is hoped that they will feel confident and comfortable when engaging with services.
View the videos:
Healthwatch Sunderland - YouTube
