This is a report by Healthwatch Trafford. The project looks at young people’s digital mental health in the area and what services are available.
A total of 46 young people were engaged about awareness and use of online and digital mental health services for young people’s mental health needs. Additional views were also sought at a small focus group.
There are recommendations in this report.
Access to location-based monitoring data
Further independent user testing
Publicise an easily accessible list of services
Increase publicity generally by service providers
Contingency plans
Improved accessibility tools
Provision for young people without digital access
External services should be subject to quality control before signposting
More support aimed at 19-25 year olds
More specialised support
Further Healthwatch work on this topic
There are no follow up actions in this report.
However the report states a desire to continue working on this area as it develops.
Download the Report here: