What do you mean by participation within the context of mental health?
We're not just talking about consultation; it is about young people having opportunities to be involved in training and recruitment of professionals, in the design and delivery of services, as well as looking at self-advocacy and how young people put their own needs across to adults.
Why is it important? When you talk to children and young people about what helps them to feel better about themselves, one of the things is feeling listened to and being able to participate. There's an increased recognition that participation not only makes services more effective and efficient, but that it has a direct impact on mental wellbeing.
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