You are not alone - this was one of the key messages discussed by members of YPAG in the first of our three-episode podcast series: ‘The Waiting Room’. This open discussion takes a deeper look at recognising when you might need help for your mental health, the available options and the obstacles young people may face and have to overcome throughout.

Content warning: this episode explores mental health crisis and stigma which some listeners may find distressing. You can find great support at Mind or YoungMinds if you need it, or you can reach out to us on Substack

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No idea where to start? In the second episode of ‘The Waiting Room’, we chat with Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist Dr Raka Maitra. Raka joins us to share her professional insight into what professional support looks like, how to tackle common fears and how we should approach the idea of accessing help.

Dr Raka works at Central North West London NHS Foundation Trust and in Kensington and Chelsea within Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).

Content warning: this episode explores mental health crisis and stigma which some listeners may find distressing. You can find great support at Mind or YoungMinds if you need it, or you can reach out to us on Substack

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Ahead of our third episode, hear what our special guest has to say about the process of healing.

Stay tuned for episode 3, coming this Friday!

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What happens after you reach out for help? In the final episode of the series we discuss with YPAG member, Julia, what successful aftercare looks like. We discuss topics such as what facilities are available, personal wellbeing and continuing to focus on mental health into the future.

You can find more information about our goals at the Young Peoples’ Advisory Group here: https://arc-nwl.nihr.ac.uk/research/multimorbidity-and-mental-health/arc-outreach-alliance/young-peoples-advisory-group-ypag

Content warning: this episode explores care during and after being in a service which some listeners may find distressing. You can find great support at Mind or YoungMinds if you need it, or you can reach out to us on Substack

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