Organisation
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Purpose
To boost engagement of young people in services and raise awareness of young people's mental health issues
Funding
From a variety of sources including the mental health trust itself, grants, research funds and commissions. Successful funding bids include one with Groundwork West Midlands for £39,000 from the Big Lottery's Target: Wellbeing fund
Background
More than 75 per cent of mental health problems start before the age of 25. With statistics like this in mind, Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Trust was keen to get more young people involved in its work and reach out to those who might need mental health support.
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