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  • Defining a trusted adult

    We've produced a youth-led definition of what defines a trusted adult:

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    A trusted adult is chosen by the young person

    They are a safe figure that listens without judgment, agenda or expectation

    They support and encourage positivity within a young person’s life

  • Relationships

    The outcomes that young people can experience through relationships with trusted adults include:

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    Improved mental health and wellbeing

    Mitigated effects of abuse and trauma

    Positive educational outcomes

  • Youth workers and the role of community

    Youth workers as good mental health advocates and the importance of the community around young people.

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    87%

    of youth workers support young people with their mental health frequently

    54%

    of youth workers agreed that they felt well supported by mental health specialists

    77%

    supported young people with diagnosable mental health conditions

  • Recommendations and conclusion

    As a result of the research findings, this report recommends the following courses of action:

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    Youth-led responses

    Specific support for Black and minoritised young people

    Easier referral pathways

    Cheerleading good mental health

    Focused early intervention support

    Emboldening peer support and changing the narrative through partnership

  • Thank you to our funders

    A huge thank you to our funders who funded our research for this report.

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    The Linbury Trust

    Westminster Foundation

    The Julia and Hans Rausing Trust