From Police Officer to Governor in Mental Health Trust
In this episode, we explore the powerful journey of a Gospel Artiste who transitioned into policing and later into mental health leadership, now serving as a Governor and Community Engagement & Co-Production Manager for Children and Young People’s Mental Health Services at the North London NHS Foundation Trust.
Against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic and the growing pressures on youth mental health, our conversation uncovers the challenges young people face in accessing timely support, the importance of co-production and youth voice, and how leadership, equity, and representation shape mental health outcomes.
Timeline
0:00 - 0:58 - Overview
0:58 - 1:49 - Introduction
2:14 - 4:21- Reason for Choosing To Work in A Children's and Adolescent's Mental Health Trust
9:57 - 12:36 - Biggest Challenges Faced By Children and Young People in Today's Mental Health Service
13:39 - 18:58 - Steps To Be Taken For Mental Health Services To Meet Needs
19:03 - 20:50 - Role of Schools and Families in Shaping Mental Health of Children and Young People.
21:44 - 22:06 - Feedback and Negative Criticism Towards Young People
22:12 - 23:37 - Role as Governor in A Mental Health Trust
23:01 - Qualities of a Trust Delivering Good Mental Service For Young People
30:12 - Role of Policing in Shaping His Journey In Becoming a Governor
37:02 - How His Role as Governor Has Helped Shaped The Equity and Representation Shaped Children and Young People's Mental Health Service
39:52 - 45:34 - Overcoming Barriers in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
46:17 - 48:21 - How The Role Affects His Family
49:38 - 52:05 - Support for Religious Young People
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