The call has been made by Centre for Mental Health based on its evaluation of a pilot involving the placement of two psychologists at a youth club.
The mental health experts spent two days a week at Bruce Grove Youth Club in Haringey, North London, to support young men who attended, with their mental health and wellbeing.
In addition, psychologists provided training and advice on wellbeing issues to youth workers at the club, through the initiative run by community mental health initiative Project Future.
The evaluation found that young men at high risk of poor mental health, due to gang violence, racism and pressure at school, were successfully supported.
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