Key learning from the sessions:
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Inclusion of young people may lead to important outcomes for the young person including developing new skills and confidence which may help their personal development and be of value to them in developing their CVs
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Including young people in research can be a game changer but there is a lack of awareness that involvement and engagement opportunities exist and what benefit it can bring for all involved. Improving awareness of the opportunities in schools and colleges is a key action
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Young people are passionate and knowledgeable about mental health in particular
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Research methods training is usually created by adults for adults. If we are to involve more young people, we need to tailor our approaches more to their needs
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Young people are often experiencing periods of great change in their lives. The longevity of young people’s involvement is often seen as a measure of adopting the right approach Flexibility needs to be factored into the approach and hybrid methods available enabling young people to continue to engage when they may be away from home or limited by school/college hours
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We need to educate researchers about how to explain their research to young people. They need to prepare properly and ensure materials are accessible. Involvement can be fun using more creative styles will help attract different audiences
Presentations from the Listening to Young People's Voices sessions
Young Person's Advisory Group Member Presentation
Kainat Nafees and Aneela McAvoy
How the Planet DIVOC-91 Project connected diverse and marginalised communities of young adults across the world in COVID research and engagement.
Annie Keane & Voice Up (Young Person’s Advisory Group)
CAMHS Digital Presentation
Jessica Kenworthy
Introduction to Nurturing Foundations
Celeste Makeba & Aneela McAvoy
Digital inclusion - An evaluation of 42nd Street’s online support
Rebecca Pedley & Beckie Gosling
Research Methods. Learning for Young People
Gail Davidge