25th May 2022
MH:2K is back for a third year and we’re looking for young people to join our group!
We have a brilliant opportunity for young people in Derby/Derbyshire to join MH:2K, our youth-led project addressing mental health. MH:2K empowers 14-25 year olds to:
- Identify the mental health issues that they see as most important;
- Collaborate with their peers and professionals to discuss and explore these topics;
- Work with key local decision-makers to make recommendations for change.
MH:2K is delivered by Leaders Unlocked in association with Derby City Council, Derbyshire County Council, and NHS Derby and Derbyshire CCGs. The project is an integral part of the ongoing work to improve children’s emotional and mental health in the region. Please visit: www.leaders-unlocked.org
MH:2K is aimed at young people aged 14-25, with an interest in mental health who want to make a difference to their community. We’re seeking a diverse group of young people with different life experiences to take part, including those who;
- Themselves/ friends or family have experienced mental health difficulties
- Are often underrepresented e.g. Roma community, young carers, care-leavers or within care system, LGBTQ+, BAME young people, LLDD.
This is a brilliant opportunity for young people to gain new knowledge, skills and experience. Those who join the MH:2K team will play an important role as ‘Citizen Researchers’ in helping to design and run workshops to engage other young people.
We welcome and encourage all young people to apply. Please feel free to contact me if you have questions about the application process. All application documents attached. Please email the form back to me at anna@leaders-unlocked.org by Friday 8th July 2022.