Watson, R. et al. (2023) A qualitative study exploring the benefits of involving young people in mental health research. Health Expectations, 26(4), pp. 1491-1504. (doi: 10.1111/hex.13722) (PMID:37073725)
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Abstract
Introduction: It is increasingly accepted that young people need to be centrally involved in research on issues that affect them. The aim of this study was to explore young people's perceptions of the benefits for them of being involved in mental health research and the processes that enabled these benefits. Methods: Qualitative interviews were conducted by co-researchers (young people with lived experience and/or interest in mental health) with 13 young people (aged 13–24 years) who had experience of being involved in mental health research when they were between 11 and 16 years of age. Reflective thematic analysis was used to identify important aspects of young people's experiences. Results: Four main themes were identified: (1) opportunity to have a meaningful impact, (2) opportunity to be part of a supportive community, (3) opportunity to learn and grow and (4) increasing opportunities for young people. Conclusion: This study highlights young people's experiences of being involved in mental health research and identifies ways in which researchers can ensure that involvement opportunities bring benefits to both the young people and the research. Patient or Public Contribution: This research was a response to issues raised by young people involved in research. The project was supported by co-researchers throughout, including design, data collection, analysis and write-up.
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| Additional Information: | This project was supported by an MRC Adolescent Mental Health and Developing Mind Knowledge Mobilisation Award and funding from the Westminster Foundation. C. C. contributed to this work in her role as lead of the UKRI Emerging Minds network Plus and with support from the National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR) Applied Research Collaboration Oxford and Thames Valley at Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust. C. M. is funded by the UKRI Transdisciplinary Research for the Improvement of Youth Mental Public Health (TRIUMPH) Network Plus. |
| Keywords: | Co‐researchers, mental health, PPI, young people. |
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | McMellon, Dr Christina |
| Authors: | Watson, R., Burgess, L., Sellars, E., Crooks, J., McGowan, R., Diffey, J., Naughton, G., Carrington, R., Lovelock, C., Temple, R., Creswell, C., and McMellon, C. |
| College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Health & Wellbeing > MRC/CSO SPHSU |
| Journal Name: | Health Expectations |
| Publisher: | Wiley |
| ISSN: | 1369-6513 |
| ISSN (Online): | 1369-7625 |
| Published Online: | 19 April 2023 |
| Copyright Holders: | Copyright © 2023 The Authors |
| First Published: | First published in Health Expectations 26(4):1491-1504 |
| Publisher Policy: | Reproduced under a Creative Commons License |
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