There's still time to get involved in the opportunity to be interviewed to share your views and experiences of the discharge process from adolescent mental health wards! Check out the full details below 👇

At the workshop on AI psychosis, hearing voices & suicidality I presented resources developed with @mind.org.uk @mcpinypnetwork.bsky.social on how to support young people with their mental health. You can find them here: sites.google.com/view/lisabor... #BPF2026 #PhilosophyMatters #philsky

Celebrate Torchlight! A co‑designed digital app supporting young people awaiting mental health care through shared learning & dialogue This event welcomes everyone interested in youth mental health and co-production. Link below 👇 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/celebrate-...

It's Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2026! Celebrating the strengths and talents of neurodivergent individuals while promoting inclusion and understanding 🧠🙌 #Neurodiversity #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek

PsyMetRiC, an app to help clinicians predict the risk of cardiometabolic disorders in young people with psychosis, has been approved for use in clinical settings! The app was developed with key input from young people from our network - Read more here: mcpin.org/psymetric-la...

Content warning: Self harm 🚨New opportunity for a project on sleep and self-harm. Get in touch with @bethjmartin.bsky.social for more info ☺️

Are you 16-25 years old, with experience of being detained under the Mental Health Act within CAMHS, and with experience using community mental health services? Or are you a carer/supporter of someone with this experience? Get in touch or sign up here: tr.ee/zzFSak

Dissociation can be hugely debilitating and confusing to experience. There are lots of reasons why you might experience dissociation. It can be linked to numerous different mental illnesses. For #DIDAwarenessDay, we're raising awareness of dissociative disorders 👉 www.rethink.org/dissociation

💔 Young people waiting for CAMHS support (average 359 days vs 4-week target) report: Deteriorating mental health Worsening suicidal thoughts Feeling alone & dismissed Poor communication increases anxiety Interim support urgently needed buff.ly/CLEe5GU #CAMHS #WaitingTimes #YouthMentalHealth

Share your story 🗣️ Did you grow up in the UK (or UK & Japan) & live in London? Bridging Divides wants to speak to adults age18-24 in a 1hr interview on gender experiences & wellbeing. You'll get a £20 voucher for taking part - pls share with your networks! More info here 👉 tinyurl.com/musm42nx

The Wolfson Summer School in Youth Mental Health Research is back! 🥳 In this three-day virtual programme, we aim to give attendees an introduction to the field of youth mental health. 📅 29 June - 1 July 📍Online See more and apply: bit.ly/wolfsonsummerschool (link in bio) #WolfsonSummer26

1 in 5 young people has a common mental health condition – yet support still too often comes only at crisis point. The #FutureMinds roadmap sets out the changes needed to shift the system towards prevention and early intervention and transform children and young people’s mental health bit.ly/49HOq6S

A PhD researcher from the University of East London is looking to interview young people (aged 13-20) about their vies and experiences of the discharge process from adolescent mental health wards. Express your interest here 👉 forms.office.com/Pages/Respon... Please do share with your networks!

Great to be part of day 2 of the #AMHDMshowcase. Sharing work from the Agency in practice project. Learn more about the project here mcpin.org/project/agen... @mcpinypnetwork.bsky.social #thisismyplace - As part of Children's Mental Health week

In our next session at #AMHDMshowcase: Prof Rose McCabe and team present "Agency In Practise" A collaborative presentation exploring agency in mental health – presented by researchers, clinicians and people with lived experience together. 🔗 mcpin.org/project/agency @CityStGeorges @McPinFdn

Bursting with joy and pride to hear the fantastic presentation by the Agency projects team at the UKRI showcase! @mcpinypnetwork.bsky.social #AMHDShowcase #philsky #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek mcpin.org/project/agen...

As part of #AMHDMshowcase today we heard from young person advisory group members in a panel discussion on involvement of young people in research – impacts and lessons learned. This session was chaired by McPin’s research director @vanessapinfold.bsky.social @mcpinypnetwork.bsky.social

Panel discussion now at #AMHDMshowcase: "Involvement of young people in research – impacts and lessons learned" Chaired by Vanessa Pinfold from @mcpinfoundation.bsky.social, Dr Alison Penny from @ncb.org.uk, Prof Paul Cooke, and, most importantly, young person advisory group representatives.

It was great to see the digital youth team to kick off the #AMHDMshowcase today. Chris Hollis, Ellen Townsend and the sprouting mind group of young people explored linking responsible research innovation and youth involvement. #livedexperience

Researchers at University of Birmingham, Nottingham Trent University, and the NSPCC are looking for young people (16-19) who identify as LGBTQ+ to take part in a one-off interview to understand and better support online blackmail. More info here and below: mcpin.org/research-opp...

This #ParentMentalHealthDay, please remember to look after yourself. Your wellbeing matters too 💙 You can find advice and support here: anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/tools-inform...

Roundup of some of our latest involvement opportunities, deadlines in Jan. National Clinical Audit of Psychosis (NCAP) https://ow.ly/vXsu50Y1Nus CIRCuiTS https://ow.ly/hxZi50Y1Nuv The Successful Treatment of Paranoia (STOP) study https://ow.ly/puPx50Y1Nut Careloop https://ow.ly/4fjw50Y1Nuw

Mental health admissions to acute medical wards rose 65% for young people in England (2012-2022) 📈 Adolescent girls most affected. Eating disorders up 515%, anxiety admissions doubled. Self-harm accounted for 53% of admissions. #MentalHealth #YouthMentalHealth 🧵 THREAD

📣 @nihrarcs.bsky.social #PPI webinar: Evaluating #PublicInvolvement with children & young people 🌟17/2/26 Presenters incl me, @helenabnett.bsky.social & @hertsypag.bsky.social + hosted by @skourkos.bsky.social & @elspethma.bsky.social Info & booking: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/involving-...

Take a look at this article on a recent paper that explores the link between digital technology use and teenage mental health problems tinyurl.com/yeyun2px ⭐ The findings suggest it is not about how much time young people spend on social media, but about who they are and what they are viewing 💡

How should professionals respond when young people turn to TikTok for DIY mental health support? Discover practical insights in our expert webinar! 19 Jan | 1-2pm | FREE Learn what really works (and what doesn't) in online mental health content ⬇️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wtf-this-i...

Young people describe some online mental health content as 'dangerous' – but what makes other content helpful? ✅ What helps & hinders youth mental health content use ✅ Tips for creating engaging content ✅ Youth-led solutions from researchers & young people #SocialMedia #YouthMentalHealth 🧵 THREAD

📢 Information Toolkit for Parents & Carers on Bullying! 🙌 Learn: ✅ What bullying is ✅ Schools' responsibilities ✅ Signs your child may be experiencing bullying ✅ Steps you can take to support them ✅ Trusted sources of advice & support 🔗 anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/tools-inform...

Young women want healthcare professionals to • Listen to them • Be mindful of stereotypes & power imbalances • Believe them • Validate their experiences & emotions • Explain next steps & offer options • Work with them as partners in their care vimeo.com/1122917114

Wishing you a happy holidays. Just a quick update from us, our office will be closed from Thursday 25th December, reopening on Friday 2nd January.

Wishing you all an enjoyable festive period from everyone here on the young people's team at @mcpinfoundation.bsky.social 🎄 We're signing off now, we'll be back on 2nd January ready to kick start 2026 with another exciting year of youth involvement and transforming mental health research! 🎉

Check out updated guidance to support people with eating disorders and their families over the festive period. It was produced by the CBT-E Training Group & the Centre for Research on Eating Disorders at Oxford (CREDO) contributors. Read 👇 www.cbte.co/2025/cbte-gu... @rebeccamurphyox.bsky.social

Our recent B.Life zine wanted to co-produce & co-deliver a project focused on music & mental health for young Black people – so of course we wanted to get some young Black people involved! The YPAG (Young People’s Advisory Group) was made up of young people living in/connected to London.

Cont. #ayearinreview #philsky Contributed to a resource for school staff supporting young people who seek help for their mental health mcpin.org/resource/age... in partnership with the wonderful @mcpinypnetwork.bsky.social and @rachelred94.bsky.social #epistemicinjustice @wellcometrust.bsky.social

Researchers from the University of Nottingham are looking for young people aged 25 and under to join a PPI advisory group ✏️ You will help to shape research on how teenage experiences relate to personality disorder diagnosis and how support can be offered earlier and more effectively.

Researchers we are working with at Roehampton are looking for young people aged 11-18 to take part in an online survey ✏️ You will help shape a new form for young people to decide what they want to do in therapy. Link to survey below! roehamptonpsych.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

Come along to this event if you're interested in social media influencers and their impact on mental health - signup details in the thread 👇 Featuring our very own YP team member Eva 💕🎉 More about the project here mcpin.org/project/infl...

The Young people's team at @mcpinfoundation.bsky.social @mcpinypnetwork.bsky.social recently did youth mental first aid training. Here's why we recommend that anyone working in youth involvement does the course mcpin.org/youth-mental...

*JOB ALERT* 👀 Our friends at Emerging Minds are recruiting for a NEW Children and Young people’s Involvement and Engagement Facilitator for the Centre based in Oxford. More info here www.psych.ox.ac.uk/work-with-us...

The @mcpinypnetwork.bsky.social team recently took part in a youth mental health first aid (MHFA) course with @mhfaengland.bsky.social. Here’s why we think everyone working in youth involvement should complete it! Read the blog here 👉 tinyurl.com/bdze2jfy

We are looking for a Research and Involvement Manager to join our team and help transform mental health research. Find out more about the role and apply here. mcpin.org/about-mcpin/... Please apply before Monday 1st December 9am #hiring

New Opportunity! 🚨 Researchers at the University of Birmingham and Mind in Camden are looking for people of all ages to take part in two workshops to discuss experiences of hearing voices and suicidality to produce resources for professionals. Click below to find out more⭐ tinyurl.com/mr4dwmne

🚨New Opportunity🚨 Mind HFEH are looking for young people to shape a new co-production service for young adults aged 18-25. Click the link below to find out more 👇 mcpin.org/research-opp...

📢New Top 10! Check out the published priorities for future research around Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: buff.ly/r296eFy Congratulations to everyone involved in the PSP. Find out more about the PSP here: buff.ly/BHUuSmE

Take a look at this exciting new report by @ktacheson.bsky.social - “Power and Potential: A Global Blueprint for Youth-Led Decision-Making" ⭐ The report focuses on moving away from tokenism and instead providing young people with power 💛 www.churchilltrust.com.au/fellow/katie...

Children’s wellbeing is still in decline, according to @childrenssociety.bsky.social's #GoodChildhoodReport 2025. We back their recommendations to reclaim hope and call for the government to take decisive action to overturn this damaging decline: www.childrenssociety.org.uk/good-childhood

Read the report here bci-hub.org/documents/ep... And find out more about the Agency project here mcpin.org/project/agen... and Agency-in-Practice mcpin.org/project/agen... @ipanalysis.bsky.social @lisabortolotti.com @matthewbroome.bsky.social @rachelred94.bsky.social @mcpinypnetwork.bsky.social

What does music and mental health mean to you? For our Young People's Advisory Group of young Black people living in/connected to London, it's everything from the links between fashion, music and mental health and self-expression, to the criminalisation of Drill music...

🚨New Opportunity🚨 You can find out more by scanning the QR code in the thread below 👇

New Opportunity! 🌎 Researchers from the University of Sussex are looking for young adults aged 18-34 to test out a climate action chatbot to support young adults in navigating climate concern. Find out more here 👉https://tinyurl.com/4kyfur24