We are CYP mental health participation
We are the Midlands Young Advisors
Active since 2017, the Midlands Young Advisor team is made up of young people aged 16–25 from a wide range of backgrounds.
We bring lived experience of accessing mental health services, supporting loved ones, and a shared commitment to improving mental health care. United by our passion for meaningful change, we aim to reflect the rich diversity of the Midlands and ensure that local voices are heard.
Whether hosting our own conferences, speaking at national events, educating NHS professionals, or engaging with schools, the Midlands Young Advisors consistently demonstrate a deep commitment to service transformation. We champion the voice of young people – ensuring it’s not only heard but actively shapes the future of mental health care.
We believe that participation should lie at the heart of mental health services.
While professionals bring valuable knowledge and clinical expertise, we are experts by experience – young people who know firsthand what it’s like to access mental health support and navigate local services.
We also recognise that the only people who truly understand what it means to be a young person today are young people. That’s why our team reflects the diversity of youth experiences across the Midlands, grounded in a shared passion for improving mental health care.
By placing lived experience at the centre, we help shape services that are more responsive, inclusive, and empowering for the young people they serve.
