Previous participants feedback
Hi, I’m Molly. I am 24 and work as a CMHPH Participation Young Advisor. I am an ex-service user who has had my fair share of ups and downs. Participation was recommended to me during my therapy journey. Walking into the first meeting was one of the hardest things I’ve had to do, but it was also one of the best. I jumped feet first into so many opportunities. From sitting on interview panels and attending events we’d organised to public speaking and leading workshops. I can honestly say participation is the best therapy I’ve ever received. It has led me to the role I’m in today and enabled me to interact with people like myself, get experience and help people who have been through the same hardships. I am now in recovery and still play an active role in MPFT participation through my Young Advisor role; I actively advocate on behalf of those who do not have a voice and change services for the better.
Molly, 24, Mental Health Young Advisor and former participation volunteer
Participation has been a significant part of my personal and professional development. I have volunteered within the service for the past year, and I have been a part of incredible change and service development. My confidence has increased so much, it meant so much to me to have my voice heard and know I was a part of change and my input was able to make a positive impact. I felt empowered during my time working on the website, I was able to begin the change from diagnosis language to emotion-based language and ensure the website was user friendly and accessible for all. I was given space to be creative and explore and that contributed to my input across self-referral and the website development. I am so proud to have been a part of such an amazing service and to see the continued exceptional work where children and young people are at the heart of the service, involved, listened to and their input valued and acted on.
Poppy, 20, Young Person's volunteer for MPFT
