Children and Young People's Youth Board
Your Voice Matters: Supporting Mental Health Together
The Children and Young People's Youth Board is a group of passionate, driven young people dedicated to making a positive impact on mental health. We create platforms where youth voices are heard, foster awareness, and promote solutions for the challenges young people face today. Through podcasts, events, and campaigns, we aim to break the stigma around mental health and empower our peers to thrive.
Meet the Youth Board
| Name | Picture | Role | About |
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Tanya Qusham |
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Youth board chair | Tanya is passionate about breaking mental health stigma and loves exploring ways to support young people in feeling heard and empowered. |
| Vionice Zhaira |  |
Youth board vice chair and social media manager | Vionice leads the Youth Board’s social media campaigns, helping spread mental health awareness through engaging posts and outreach. |
| Fatima Abedin |  |
Secretary & Event Coordinator | Fatima organises workshops and community events, ensuring that every initiative fosters connection and understanding. |
| Ella Begley |  |
Coproduction Peer support, Research & Insights Lead | Overseas the Youth Board, spearheads mental health surveys and collects data to guide the Youth Board’s future projects. |
What Are We Working On Right Now?
The Youth Board is actively working on several exciting projects to make a difference in the lives of young people. Here’s what’s happening:
1. Youth Board Podcast
Discover the voices shaping tomorrow with the Youth Board Podcast, launched in January 2025—where young leaders share insights, stories, and ideas to inspire change
Upcoming topics include:
- Understanding Anxiety and coping Mechanisms
- Breaking Down Depression
- Dealing with Burnout as a Student
2. Outreach in Sixth Forms
- Engaging with sixth-form students to break stigmas around mental health.
- Hosting workshops to promote awareness and understanding
3. Therapy Through Art
- Leading creative sessions that use art as a medium for self-expression and healing.
4. Discussions on Sexual and Physical Health
- Opening honest conversations about sexual and physical health and its connection to mental well-being
The Youth Board Podcast
Dive into candid discussions, personal stories, expert advice, and more with our podcast. Each episode is a step toward breaking the stigma around mental health and equipping young people with knowledge and support.
- Episode 1: Introducing the youth board
An introduction to the youth board and how they are transforming services and why their work is so important.
Next episode coming soon!
Get involved
The Youth Board welcomes all young people who are passionate about mental health.
Share your story, suggest a podcast topic, or join the movement
• Email us at: nlft.camhsyouthboard@nhs.net
• Follow us on Cyp_mentalhealthservice
Children and Young People's Service
To find out about the services we offer for children and young people please visit our service page.
