Changes That would make Youth Club better for my Mental Health 🧠 👩🏽‍⚕

Changes young people would make to Youth Club to make it better for Their Mental Health 🧠 👩🏽‍⚕

Youth Voice ages 11-19 🗣️ Answers displayed in the Visual here

INSIGHT 👀

There's a substantial interest in maintaining the status quo, with 'No Changes' being the dominant response (9), indicating a significant portion of young people are content with the current influence youth club has on their mental health despite an overall preference for some changes.

ACTIONS 🎬

There should now more than ever be a big emphasis on relationship building and forming them connections that form positive influence that can further support a young persons mental health 👍🏽

INSIGHT 👀

"Share Thoughts Anonymously" and "New Activities" are both substantial changes with scores of 6 and 7, suggesting a strong desire for platforms that encourage expression and engagement.

ACTIONS 🎬

Use our post box where young people can share thoughts anonymously to youth workers. The post box is good due to its confidentiality, youth workers can check the box after sessions and respond to the needs. 🆘

Hold a consultation with young people asking them what mood boosting new activities they would like to see at youth club. We can then act on the decision they have made. The consultation will include parameters such as being cost effective and realistic to the provision so as to be honest and upfront with young people thus avoiding disappointment. 📝

OTHER INSIGHTS 👀

Although only a small fraction prioritises the need for a  'Quiet space' the discussions around this suggested that having a chilled out space to unwind after school would be highly beneficial for young people's mental health. 🤫

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