Understanding children and young people’s experiences of neurodiversity and mental health and wellbeing

Children in Scotland is working with NHS Education for Scotland to develop a series of animations to help adults to understand what it's like for children and young people to experience different issues with their mental health and wellbeing.

Children in Scotland is looking to work with children and young people aged up to 18 years old who are interested in sharing their views about accessing support for their mental health. We are looking to hear about what has worked well and what has not worked so well. These experiences will help us to create a series of ‘composite stories’ based on the real-life experiences of children and young people. All participants will receive a £20 voucher in recognition of their participation.

We’re specifically looking to speak to children and young people on the following topics:

• Low mood/depression

• Anxiety

• Eating disorders

• Mental health and neurodivergence (e.g., ADHD and ASD)

If you’re working with any children or young people who might be interested in taking part, please get in touch by emailing David Yule, our Policy, Projects and Participation Officer at dyule@childreninscotland.org.uk