Young people, mental health and museums

Description

Tuesday 8 July 2025, 10am - 12.30pm

What role can museums play in supporting the mental health and wellbeing of young people aged 16-25?

About this training

The Children and Young People’s Mental Health Coalition’s recent review of NHS mental health statistics shows that unfortunately the proportion of 8-25s experiencing mental health problems is increasing. The data shows about 20% of 8-25 year olds had a mental health problem in 2023. This rate is slightly higher for those over the age of 17.

In this session we will explore how museums can support young people to maintain good mental health and a positive sense of wellbeing.

We will hear case studies from Heritage Doncaster, Hampshire Heritage Trust and the Holburne Museum about their partnerships to deliver provision in this area. GLAM Cares will also speak about the importance of staff wellbeing when undertaking this work.

The session will help you to:

· Understand the importance of this work,

· Think about staff wellbeing,

· Work in partnership with local organisations to deliver this provision,

· Gain inspiration from case studies to take your own work forward.

Take a look at the full schedule.

This training event will be delivered virtually on Zoom over one half-day session (two hours and 30 minutes with a short break).

Who should attend?

This training is aimed at staff and volunteers who work in museums, art galleries and heritage sites and are interested in supporting young people’s mental health and wellbeing.