Leela (she / her)

Midlands Young Advisor (2022)

Hi, I’m Leela. I joined the Young Advisors in 2022 because I wanted to improve mental health support for young people, and joining the team was an excellent opportunity to get involved in work that makes positive changes to real people’s lives.

There’s been a huge increase in mental illness among young people in recent years, and I want to change perceptions around mental health so that it becomes a priority for the government, as well as in places like schools where many young people experience a lack of empathy and support. I’m also passionate about young people’s mental health services being designed with young people so that they’re both effective and welcoming for the people they’re supposed to help.