Youth Advisory Group
The Youth Advisory Group (YAG) works with the Institute for Mental Health to create, shape and challenge research into youth mental health.
Activities
The YAG have taken part in a range of activities including:
Shaping research
- Consultation with researchers to discuss their proposed research
- Creating a best practice training video for GPs
- Collaboration on research publication
- Participation in discussion at IMH Research Strategy Meetings
- Contributing to the development of a new MSc in Mental Health programme
Speaking and presenting
- Introducing keynote speakers
- Presenting at key events
- Participating in Q&A panel sessions
- Co-delivering workshops
- Co-delivering lectures
Wider collabration
- Contributing to discussions at the Lancet Commission on Global Youth Mental Health meeting
- Attending NIHR INVOLVE events
- Attending social events
- Writing articles for the Mental Health blog, social media takeover activities and live tweeting
We are continually seeking opportunities for wider engagement with young people by exploring potential collaborative partnerships with Birmingham-based youth engagement organisations, and establishing a larger online presence within the youth community through social media.
The Youth Advisory Group are an integral part of the IMH team and we are incredibly proud of the work they do. We work hard to ensure that the work the Youth Advisory Group do is meaningful and worthwhile, provide feedback on the outcomes that result from their involvement in our activities and support them with key skills such as presentation, communication and research knowledge.