My Voice Matters in Research
My voice matters in research aims to identify and overcome the barriers that prevent young people taking part in research. This will help to inform the design of future mental health services.
We will be working with multiple organisations and Made by Mortals to hold workshops throughout 2025. At these workshops we will work with young people on recommendations to improve their engagement in research.
Upcoming events
We are hosting two key events in February 2025. Click the links to read more and to register your place.
Workshop 1 - Tuesday 4 February 2025, 5.30-6.30pm
An online conversation, bringing together diverse ideas and experiences to start this project. This is being held on MS Teams. Email paula.galvan@nhs.net to book your place.
Workshop 2 - Monday 24 February 2025, 5-7pm
An in-person event hosted by youth advisors at the Manchester Whitworth Art Gallery.
There will be discussion and sharing of ideas, stories, and inspiration. There will also be workshops reflecting the creative and inclusive spirit of the project.
Book your place at workshop 2.
Your support matters
Please share the details of these events with any young people, families, and people working with young people who may wish to get involved.
On Thursday 8 February 2024, two young people led an event with research teams from Pennine Care; Manchester Metropolitan University, Made by Mortals, 42nd Street, Mindset Revolution and the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration Greater Manchester (ARC-GM), to plan better ways to engage young people in mental health research.
The event captured feedback on three key questions:
- What would put off young people attending events to talk about mental health research?
- What should future events about young people's mental health research look like?
- What should researchers do differently to engage young people in conversations about research?
This feedback has been illustrated by artist Tom Bailey. Read more about the event and see the feedback.