YOUNGMINDS
YOU ARE NOT ALONEHowever you're feeling right now, things can get better. And we're here to help.
Index
Professionals
Resources and information available for professionals
Support and Information availabla for parents and carers
Parents
What is YOUNGMINDS?
Introduction
What is in there for young people?
Young Person
The group and the task
Observer
01 Introduction
Who are YoungMinds?
Purpuse
Vision
Mission
Strategies
Young Minds Strategies
Strategy‘You Matter’, launched in 2020 with a clear purpose: stop young people reaching crisis point with their mental health. It consists of three strategic programmes:
Program 1: Never alone
Programme 2: Someone To Turn To
YoungMindsIMPACT
Programme 3: Powerful Young Voices
IMPACT
Every year YoungPeople report on the progress they’ve made (annual impact resports), the things they've achieved and their future plans. They evaluate and showcase the work they’re doing to make sure they're on track to achieve their mission.
Other reports
Movement for change campaigns
- End the WAIT- Fund the Hubs
Policy Reports (Related to children and young people mental health (Online safety, Education, Body image impact on young people's mental health, COVID-19 impact)
Desconstructing the system report - Voices of tens if thousands of people who shared their experiences of the world around them. It shines light on the young people's mental health crisis, and reveals how serious this crisis is
AJEDI Report 2022 Anti-racism, Justice, Equity and Inclusion (AJEDI) Action Plan.
Menu
02 Young Minds website from a parent’s perspective
MISSION: To make sure all young people get support when they need it
ACTION: Providing support for parents and professionals in supporting young people
Walkthrough
- Parent wanting help for myself and/or for my child- Young Minds displays high in search engine listings
Experience of the site and the charity from a parent’s perspective:
vs
Improvements
Strengths
Doesn’t offer helpline for my child
Help available 24/7
Can I speak to the same person again?
Not alone
More informed and active in helping my child
Reviews from users
Review as a child psychotherapist
Strengths:
Clear mission. Clear information. Clear signposting. Delivers what is says it will. Identified: Parents need information and support. This charity does that.
Questions:
What is the quality of the chat and phone help?How is safety considered and managed? (signposting) What if my child is under 5 years old?
Improvements:
A lot of information is displayed- accessibilityPossibility to speak with the same person twice
Menu
03 YoungMinds from a young person's perspective
What we like
Room for improvement
Benefits for Young People
What we like
Website section for Young People
Diverse representation
Real stories, real help
Support when needed
Actionable tips
Stories and advice reflect different backgrounds and experiences, helping YP feel seen.
"Reading about others’ struggles makes me feel less alone."
Clear info on accessing counselling, crisis helps, and GPs.
Guides on coping with anxiety, stress, and low mood – stuff young people can actually try.
How can Young People benefit from it?
Tools to cope
Not alone
Empowerment
Understanding themselves better
Learning about mental health and taking steps to look after myself feels powerful.
Community vibe reminds me others get it
From breathing exercises to getting support – stuff that works.
Helps put feelings into words.
Room for improvement
- Info can feel like a lot: Some pages are text-heavy – might overwhelm people in crisis.
- More interactive bits?: Would love quizzes to check in with myself or forums to connect with others.
- Design could be trendier: Layout feels a bit basic compared to other mental health apps.
Menu
04 YoungMinds for Professionals
What does Young Minds offer professionals working with young people?
Acknowledging
Encouraging
Service
Resources
No longer offering training and service design
Encouraging YP involvement in services
Free resources, information and advice designed to support YP
Recognising difficulty in supporting young people
‘Support with grief and loss’
01
Articles
‘How to better understand YP and their online communities’
02
Resources and informartion available to professional who work a support young people.
‘Supporting young autistic people with their mental health’
03
04
‘Understanding trauma and adversity’
Creating ‘trusted adults’
Need for young people to have trusted adults beyond school and family‘A trusted adult is chosen by the young person as a safe figure that listens without judgment, agenda or expectation, but with the sole purpose of supporting and encouraging positivity within a young person’s life’.
Findings
Where and who?
Characteristics
Outcomes
No expectations, good listener, boundaries, non-judgemental
Adults YP independently chooseSchools, places of worship, youth clubs Generally not teachers
Improved mental health and wellbeing. Mitigated effects of trauma and abuse Positive educational outcomes
Supporting Black and minoritised young people
Representation in trusted adults
Being better at reaching racialised and marginalised young people
Partnerships with other initiatives – Poetic Unity, Bayo
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Observer
- Diffiucult to start the task, a lot of thinking
- Function (fluid roles)
- Initially together then divided tasks
- Sameness and difference (gender, life experiences, cultural background)
Thank you!!!
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YOUNGMINDS
YOU ARE NOT ALONEHowever you're feeling right now, things can get better. And we're here to help.
Index
Professionals
Resources and information available for professionals
Support and Information availabla for parents and carers
Parents
What is YOUNGMINDS?
Introduction
What is in there for young people?
Young Person
The group and the task
Observer
01 Introduction
Who are YoungMinds?
Purpuse
Vision
Mission
Strategies
Young Minds Strategies
Strategy‘You Matter’, launched in 2020 with a clear purpose: stop young people reaching crisis point with their mental health. It consists of three strategic programmes:
Program 1: Never alone
Programme 2: Someone To Turn To
YoungMindsIMPACT
Programme 3: Powerful Young Voices
IMPACT
Every year YoungPeople report on the progress they’ve made (annual impact resports), the things they've achieved and their future plans. They evaluate and showcase the work they’re doing to make sure they're on track to achieve their mission.
Other reports
Movement for change campaigns
- End the WAIT- Fund the Hubs
Policy Reports (Related to children and young people mental health (Online safety, Education, Body image impact on young people's mental health, COVID-19 impact)
Desconstructing the system report - Voices of tens if thousands of people who shared their experiences of the world around them. It shines light on the young people's mental health crisis, and reveals how serious this crisis is
AJEDI Report 2022 Anti-racism, Justice, Equity and Inclusion (AJEDI) Action Plan.
Menu
02 Young Minds website from a parent’s perspective
MISSION: To make sure all young people get support when they need it
ACTION: Providing support for parents and professionals in supporting young people
Walkthrough
- Parent wanting help for myself and/or for my child- Young Minds displays high in search engine listings
Experience of the site and the charity from a parent’s perspective:
vs
Improvements
Strengths
Doesn’t offer helpline for my child
Help available 24/7
Can I speak to the same person again?
Not alone
More informed and active in helping my child
Reviews from users
Review as a child psychotherapist
Strengths:
Clear mission. Clear information. Clear signposting. Delivers what is says it will. Identified: Parents need information and support. This charity does that.
Questions:
What is the quality of the chat and phone help?How is safety considered and managed? (signposting) What if my child is under 5 years old?
Improvements:
A lot of information is displayed- accessibilityPossibility to speak with the same person twice
Menu
03 YoungMinds from a young person's perspective
What we like
Room for improvement
Benefits for Young People
What we like
Website section for Young People
Diverse representation
Real stories, real help
Support when needed
Actionable tips
Stories and advice reflect different backgrounds and experiences, helping YP feel seen.
"Reading about others’ struggles makes me feel less alone."
Clear info on accessing counselling, crisis helps, and GPs.
Guides on coping with anxiety, stress, and low mood – stuff young people can actually try.
How can Young People benefit from it?
Tools to cope
Not alone
Empowerment
Understanding themselves better
Learning about mental health and taking steps to look after myself feels powerful.
Community vibe reminds me others get it
From breathing exercises to getting support – stuff that works.
Helps put feelings into words.
Room for improvement
Menu
04 YoungMinds for Professionals
What does Young Minds offer professionals working with young people?
Acknowledging
Encouraging
Service
Resources
No longer offering training and service design
Encouraging YP involvement in services
Free resources, information and advice designed to support YP
Recognising difficulty in supporting young people
‘Support with grief and loss’
01
Articles
‘How to better understand YP and their online communities’
02
Resources and informartion available to professional who work a support young people.
‘Supporting young autistic people with their mental health’
03
04
‘Understanding trauma and adversity’
Creating ‘trusted adults’
Need for young people to have trusted adults beyond school and family‘A trusted adult is chosen by the young person as a safe figure that listens without judgment, agenda or expectation, but with the sole purpose of supporting and encouraging positivity within a young person’s life’.
Findings
Where and who?
Characteristics
Outcomes
No expectations, good listener, boundaries, non-judgemental
Adults YP independently chooseSchools, places of worship, youth clubs Generally not teachers
Improved mental health and wellbeing. Mitigated effects of trauma and abuse Positive educational outcomes
Supporting Black and minoritised young people
Representation in trusted adults
Being better at reaching racialised and marginalised young people
Partnerships with other initiatives – Poetic Unity, Bayo
Menu
Observer
Thank you!!!