Join the Mental Health Foundation Young Leaders Project
- Jun 8
- 2 min read
The Mental Health Foundation (MHF) Young Leaders Project is an exciting opportunity for young people aged 13 to 25 across the UK to make a real difference to mental health and emotional wellbeing. Working in partnership with Leaders Unlocked, this national programme empowers young people to influence research, campaigns and policy that shape the future of mental health support.
As a Young Leader, you’ll collaborate with professionals across the Mental Health Foundation, helping to co-develop campaigns, inform research, and contribute to policy recommendations. You’ll represent the voices of young people, ensuring their experiences and ideas are heard at both local and national levels.
What You’ll Do
Participants will have the chance to:
Contribute to national campaigns, including Mental Health Awareness Week
Take part in peer research, gathering and analysing insights from other young people
Work on key themes such as online lives, working lives, prevention, and bullying and discrimination
Engage with policy discussions and even support high-level events and decision-making
Build Skills for Your Future
The programme is designed to help you grow. You’ll develop valuable skills in:
Leadership and teamwork
Public speaking and advocacy
Research and analysis
Networking and facilitation
These experiences can strengthen your CV and support future education or career opportunities.
Who Can Apply?
We’re looking for passionate, committed young people aged 13 to 25 living anywhere in the UK. The project welcomes diverse perspectives, especially from those whose voices are often underrepresented in mental health conversations.
What to Expect
The programme runs from June 2026 to April 2027, with activities taking place mostly online, plus occasional in-person events (expenses covered). You’ll join a supportive community of young people and professionals working together to create meaningful change.
How to Apply
Ready to get involved? Please fill out the application form and email it to: bhavan@leaders-unlocked.org
Complete the application form here: https://forms.gle/eXdqePGen9SY8LJK6
Deadline: Tuesday 16 June
If you’re passionate about mental health and want to make an impact, this is your opportunity to get involved in a national, youth-led movement.
For more information on this project and what it involves, click here.
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