Lots of important points & perspectives were shared, and we came away with 4 top takeaways from the event.

Read them in our blog 👉 tinyurl.com/fh6y5bma

During the event speakers explored the challenges facing the NHS and wider health & social care workforce delivering mental health services.  

They were asked to be solution-focused, which was a tough ask in the face of the current difficulties.

It was an interesting day, chaired by @sojanjosephmp.bsky.social, with panelists from @rethinkcharity.bsky.social, @rcpsych.bsky.social, @rcn.org.uk, @basw-uk.bsky.social, an expert by experience & an NHS Trust.

Read the report here bci-hub.org/documents/ep...

And find out more about the Agency project here mcpin.org/project/agen... and Agency-in-Practice mcpin.org/project/agen...

@ipanalysis.bsky.social @lisabortolotti.com @matthewbroome.bsky.social @rachelred94.bsky.social @mcpinypnetwork.bsky.social

The projects also found lots of examples/suggestions for good practice when supporting young people struggling with their mental health.

These ranged from clear communication – including body language – consistent care, being validated & showing curiosity about the young person.

Agency is important because knowledge about ourselves & about mental health is key to good mental health, especially when we need support.

When young people reach out it is obviously important that they receive an appropriate response.

We noticed important differences between young people's experiences of being seen in 2 scenarios:

1. Generic, risk-focused, 'gateway' assessment (A&E data)
2. Experiences of being seen by a specialist, recovery-focused, outreach service (Early Intervention Program data)

More details on the poster projects

Lisa and John next to our poster. Great job Annie, 😀@awalsh9890.bsky.social, Vanessa is also with the team @vanessapinfold.bsky.social

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Head over to the McPin Young People’s Network account for tips and stories from young people for young people, and how getting involved in mental health research can be a good source of support too!

@mcpinypnetwork.bsky.social

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And, in case you needed any more persuasion for involving and supporting young people in your research, here’s what a staff nurse & researcher had to say after her first experience of working with a Young Person’s Advisory Group.

Read her blog here 👉 tinyurl.com/mskbvx95