Participation

From Bees to Belonging: the impact of beekeeping on young people’s mental health

From Bees to Belonging: the impact of beekeeping on young people’s mental health

Professor Ciara McCabe highlights how our beekeeping project, co-designed with young people, offers more than just practical experience. It creates a powerful space for connection, learning, and emotional well-being, exploring how purposeful, community-based activities can support young people experiencing anhedonia and improve mental health.

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Slough’s Young People Lead Campaign Against Exploitation

Slough’s Young People Lead Campaign Against Exploitation

On National Child Exploitation Awareness Day, we celebrate the young people from Slough who played a vital role in a nationwide campaign tackling county lines exploitation. Led by UK Youth and Stop the Traffik, and funded by Burger King, the initiative engaged 383,688 young people across England, raising awareness about child criminal exploitation.
Through creative workshops, young people designed impactful digital content, leveraging social media trends to ensure their message reached their peers. Their work has made a real impact, with 54.5% of respondents realising they or someone they know might be at risk.

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How to improve mental health services for young people with SEND: Perspectives from the SEND Youth Forum

How to improve mental health services for young people with SEND: Perspectives from the SEND Youth Forum

Young people at our SEND Youth Forum shared insights with CAMHS Assistant Psychologist Emily Batt on how mental health services can be more inclusive. Read to hear their suggestions on how to create supportive, accessible care, from sensory tools to welcoming spaces and Where’s Wally? posters!

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