Young people in the North East have been asked to investigate the possibility of developing a Mental Health Youth Board similar to the one that has been developed in Birmingham www.youthspace.me
The youth board would be led by a young person and would comprise a number of young people from across the region who have experience in using mental health services. As an example, the Birmingham Youth Board meets monthly to advise decision makers on the following: how to develop new services from a young person’s point of view; web-site development; raising awareness about mental health issues and reducing stigma. However, in the North East you may decide that something completely different is required.
We want to hear what you have to say before deciding what to do next and would be really happy if you could give us your thoughts on the questions below.

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* 1. Where would you advise your friend to go in your area if they were experiencing mental health / wellbeing problems? (things like: depression, self-harm, eating disorders, anxiety, phobias)

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* 2. Do you know where to find information on these kinds of services in your area? if so, please specify where...

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* 3. What kinds of new services would you like to see in this area for people who have problems like these?

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* 4. How do you think that a Youth Board could be useful in the North East?

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* 5. Is there a need for a Youth Board? Do you know of any other organisation that is doing something similar?

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* 6. As a person who has experienced mental health services (either from GP, Hospital, youth group or voluntary sector) are there any issues which you think need to be looked at by the Youth Board?

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* 7. On a practical level, what would be the best way to bring young people from across the region together as a Youth Board (e.g. at a monthly / quarterly meeting, via e-mail, via telephone conferencing, or via a closed face-book group)

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* 8. If we did set up a Youth Board, who should we invite to join it? What sort of age group?

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* 9. Would you be interested in getting further involved in developing the idea of a Youth Board? Getting involved would help you to develop a lot of different skills that might be helpful to you in the future. It would also help with your CV and in getting references for future jobs. We offer travel expenses and incentives (vouchers for those who get involved further). Plus you’ll meet some great new people. If you are interested, please write your name and how we can get in touch below.

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