The blog was written by experts from experts Jack, Anna and Ella, with the support of Professor Kamaldeep Bhui, a member of the MQ Science Committee.
I am Jack, and I serve as a research and policy consultant for the Attune research project.
One of the young people aged 10-25 is experiencing mental health problems. This is a terrible statistic, especially when we consider that there are 12 million young people in the UK. What is even more worrying is that during this critical period in their lives, their identity and personality development has not been effectively supported.
Another amazing figure is that mental health pays conservatively £117.9 billion every year. Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) experienced by young people may have effects on lifespan and lifespan limitations. Young people with ACE are more likely to consider suicide, use alcohol and drugs, develop chronic diseases and face unemployment.
It is recommended to have more than 5 ACEs to shorten life expectancy by 15-20 years.
Although Aces can affect anyone, people living in the poorest parts of the country, or LGBTQIA+ communities, immigrant communities, neurological differences and disabilities, and others who do not seek support, are more vulnerable to suffering and more vulnerable to ACES.
As part of the Young Advisory Group (YPAGS), working with the Attune project, I was able to see how Aces can have a catastrophic impact on young people and their lives. The stories I've heard are so different nationwide, but similar in terms of experience ineffectiveness, and their experiences are not important to those who intend to help them. This not only hurts the possibility of young people reaching out, but also the possibility of the trump card itself. I’ve also been able to see effective ways in helping young people deal with, be open and communicate with others about the things that bother them.
A group of us talked to a young worker in Cornwall about his experiences with young people who had poor mental health. He talked about how he offered them the option of meetings they attended with, either going out for events, talking, or staying in it. He said they all chose to do an activity. This coincides with a finding from the project that has been around for research, which is important for natural young people, whether viewed from a distance or near green spaces or seaside.
The idea of a third space (safe space at home, school/work) is also commonly proposed by young people in research, which is a key factor in youth mental health. Creative arts and the space for young people are only two elements, and these elements are solutions to help young people’s mental health.
