Young people aren’t just part of the conversation — they should lead it.
Whether you’re speaking from lived experience, passion, or a sense of purpose, your voice matters.
You see what works. What doesn’t? What’s missing?
That insight?
It changes everything — programs, policies, and lives.
We believe solutions for youth mental health must be built with young people. Always.
It’s more than consultation. It’s collaboration.
Youth engagement means creating, shaping, and leading — not just responding.
We include young people from all backgrounds:
True engagement happens when youth influence the work — from vision to impact.
All young people bring value.
Youth mental health experts are:
We actively seek out:
Because no one understands youth mental health better than young people themselves.
They know what’s working — and what’s not.
They bring ideas that are grounded in lived reality, not just theory.
When young people are part of the research process, the results are more relevant, ethical, and impactful.
Their involvement leads to solutions that fit the world in which they live.
For us, it’s simple: research about youth must include youth.
Engagement without support isn’t fair — or effective.
We offer:
We don’t just ask for input. We invest in youth as co-creators.
For us, it’s never about ticking boxes. It’s about sharing power — and making it count.
We create spaces where young people:
We engage for change.
Want to shape the future of youth mental health? Start here.
Whether you’re driven by lived experience, curiosity, or the desire to create change, there’s a place for you in this work.
Engaging youth deeply and respectfully takes commitment. Here’s how we make it real:
This is how we transition from tokenism to genuine partnership — and create lasting change.
At GIHD, STMU young people are not just participants; they are co-creators, leaders, and changemakers in our mental health initiatives. Here’s how they actively contribute:
Youth Engagement Roles Include:
Areas of Collaboration:
Through these roles, young people at GIHD, STMU are integral to shaping mental health initiatives that are relevant, effective, and sustainable.
Your voice. Your passion. Your ideas. They matter.
Together, we can develop genuine, relevant, and transformative mental health solutions.
Get involved. Make a difference. Be part of the change.
Reach out to us today at:
📧 hr@gihd.stmu.edu.pk
🌐 www.gihd.stmu.edu.pk
📞 +92 333 0590373
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