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Avon Tyrrell Residential
In this powerful video filmed at Outdoor Activity Centre, Avon Tyrrell, these young leaders share their insights on the challenges they’ve faced, the innovative solutions they’ve developed, and their vision for a future where mental health services are inclusive and effective for Black and Black-mixed race communities.
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Integrate UK
In January 2024, we followed Bristol based youth organisation Integrate UK to see how their Young Changemakers used social action to tackle inequality and influence change within mental health.

A Space to Be Me

Racism is harming young Black people’s mental health and mental health services are not doing enough to mitigate these harms, according to a report from Centre for Mental Health, The Diana Award and UK Youth following the Young Changemakers programme.

The report, A Space To Be Me, shows how social action led by young people can address the reasons for mental health inequalities, for example by addressing hair discrimination faced by young Black women, and by tackling racist micro-aggressions in schools and a lack of effective support in health services.

Find out more Read the report

Resources for Youth Practioners

As youth workers dedicated to empowering young people from Black and Black mixed-race communities, you have the opportunity to build your own toolkit of learning from the Young Changemakers programme.

Our collection of videos showcases the powerful experiences and insights of these young leaders as they tackle racial injustices in mental health support.

By engaging with this content, you can gain practical strategies and inspiration to better support and amplify the voices of young people in your community.

This toolkit will equip you with the knowledge to foster inclusive environments that prioritise the lived experiences of those you serve, ultimately creating meaningful change in mental health support and services.

Let’s Talk About Racial Injustice | Getaway Girls | Youth Worker Resource

More about Young Changemakers

Read about some of the youth organisations who were involved with Young Changemakers on exciting social action projects

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