What Young People Want from Mental Health Services: A Youth Informed Approach for the Digital Age

Young people have the highest rates of mental health problems, but they make the least use of the support available. This book offers a vision of youth mental health issues and services through the eyes of young people themselves, offering insights into the meaning of identity and agency for this generation and how they are using digital resources to manage their own mental health. It provides guidance to professionals on how to work with youth and design services that are a better match for them.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 162 pages
\n Publication date: 28 September 2021
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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Young people are among the most vulnerable groups when it comes to mental health issues, yet they often fail to access the support they need. To better understand the needs of this digital generation, it is essential to explore what they want from mental health professionals and services. In this book, based on extensive interviews with nearly 400 young people, we gain a unique perspective on youth mental health issues and services through the eyes of those who are directly affected.

The book offers valuable insights for professionals working with young people, shedding light on the importance of identity and agency for this generation. It explores how these issues shape young people's expectations of mental health support and highlights the need for genuine and trusting relationships in providing effective care.

Despite the prevalence of digital technology in young people's lives, the book emphasizes that genuine and trusting relationships remain a key priority for support. It explores how the immediacy enabled by digital technology influences their expectations and preferences for mental health support.

Furthermore, the book provides crucial insights into how young people are using digital resources to manage their own mental health, often in ways that professionals may not fully appreciate. It sheds light on the innovative strategies they employ, such as online self-help tools, social media platforms, and digital communities, to cope with their challenges.

What Young People Want From Mental Health Services offers practical guidance to counsellors, psychologists, psychiatrists, youth workers, social workers, service providers, and policymakers on how to work with young people and design services that are more responsive to their needs. It contributes to a growing movement advocating for a 'Youth Informed Approach' to mental health, which aims to address the unique challenges faced by this generation.

In conclusion, this book provides a valuable contribution to the understanding of youth mental health issues and services. By listening to the voices of young people themselves, we gain a deeper insight into their experiences and priorities. It offers practical guidance for professionals working with this vulnerable population, helping to ensure that they receive the support they need to thrive.

\n Weight: 286g\n
Dimension: 234 x 154 x 16 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780367338596\n \n