Be part of something bigger. Help shape the future of youth mental health.
Whether you’re a young person with lived experience, a parent or carer, a teacher, a mental health professional, or simply someone who believes in the power of innovative, inclusive support—we’d love to work with you.
Our approach is collaborative, creative, and always evolving. By joining us, you become part of a growing network committed to improving mental health outcomes for children and young people through real-world solutions that actually work.
Who Can Get Involved?
We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences. There are many ways to get involved, including:
🎓 Young People (Aged 11–25)
You are the heart of what we do. If you’ve ever thought, “Why don’t they just ask us what we need?”—we’re already on the same page.
Opportunities for young people include:
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Joining our Youth Advisory Network
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Co-designing new resources and programmes
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Taking part in creative workshops and research projects
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Sharing your story to inspire others
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Learning new skills in leadership, communication, and research
You’ll be supported every step of the way, and in many cases, your time and input will be paid or recognised with certificates, depending on the project.
“It felt amazing to actually be listened to—and to see our ideas turn into something real.”
— Youth collaborator, age 17
👩👩👦 Parents & Carers
Your insight is vital. You know your child better than anyone. We work with families to help shape programmes that are practical, respectful, and empowering—for young people and those who support them.
Ways to get involved include:
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Participating in parent/carer advisory sessions
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Sharing your experiences through interviews or workshops
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Helping test new tools, resources, or approaches at home
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Taking part in family-focused pilot programmes
You’ll be part of a community that understands the challenges and celebrates the wins—big and small.
🧑🏫 Educators & Youth Workers
You’re on the front lines every day. We collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, pastoral leads, and youth workers to make sure our resources fit real-world settings like schools, clubs, and community hubs.
You can:
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Join pilot projects in your setting
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Access free training or toolkits
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Host a co-design session with your pupils or young people
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Offer feedback on our materials to shape future development
Together, we can create supportive environments where young minds thrive.
🧑⚕️ Professionals & Practitioners
Whether you’re in CAMHS, social care, public health, or voluntary services, your expertise complements our creative and lived-experience-driven approach.
You can get involved by:
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Collaborating on research or innovation projects
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Co-developing practice-informed interventions
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Referring young people to our pilots or studies
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Helping us measure what works—and why
We’re always looking to bridge the gap between policy, practice, and the people most affected.
🧪 Researchers & Students
We welcome academics and students who share our values and want to conduct meaningful, applied research. If you’re studying psychology, education, youth work, social care or related fields, get in touch about:
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Placement and dissertation opportunities
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Collaborative projects or community-based research
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Knowledge exchange and co-authorship
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Volunteering or shadowing
We believe good research is inclusive, ethical, and accessible. If that sounds like you, we’d love to talk.
What to Expect
We believe involvement should be:
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Meaningful – not tokenistic or superficial
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Flexible – designed around your needs, not the other way round
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Supportive – you’ll be welcomed, briefed, and valued
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Impactful – your voice will shape real decisions and real change
There’s no ‘typical’ way to join in. Some people work with us for a single session. Others become long-term collaborators or advisors. Every contribution matters.
Current Opportunities
We’re currently looking for:
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Young people to join our digital resource co-design group
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Parents/carers for a new wellbeing toolkit pilot
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Teachers to help us evaluate a social skills project in schools
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Youth advisors aged 14–18 for a national mental health campaign
👉 See full list of openings [here] (link placeholder)
How to Join
Getting started is easy. Just fill in our Expression of Interest Form [Insert Link] or send us an email at [Insert Email]. We’ll follow up within a week and talk about what role feels right for you.
No pressure. No obligation. Just a friendly chat about what you’d like to do.
Final Word
We believe change doesn’t come from the top down—it grows from the ground up. And it starts with people like you.
By joining us, you’re not just getting involved in a project. You’re becoming part of a movement.
Because young people don’t need us to speak for them.
They need us to listen, support, and stand alongside them.