Core focus areas:
Awareness and early intervention
Improving referral pathways and system navigation
Enhancing communication between primary and secondary care
Key Achievements
Raising Awareness Through Outreach and Education
During the fellowship, I actively used outreach strategies to improve mental health literacy among young people. I participated in events, webinars and leveraged social media platforms to engage a wider audience.
Over 140 students participated in virtual events that opened meaningful discussions about emotional well-being.
These sessions also offered practical tools and insights for aspiring healthcare professionals.
The impact extended beyond education—normalising open conversations about mental health and promoting early help-seeking behaviour.
Improving Referral Clarity and System Efficiency
Through direct work with primary and secondary care services, I examined the root causes of delays and confusion in referral processes.
Participated in step-up/step-down meetings and CAMHS forums to understand challenges in real time.
Contributed to the development of new referral templates launched in September 2024, aimed at reducing ambiguity and improving the quality and clarity of referrals.
Helped establish improved communication pathways between services, leading to more informed and actionable referrals.
Digital Innovation and Collaborative Solutions
To support accessible mental health services, I conducted a small survey of 29 young people to better understand how they interact with digital platforms for emotional support.
This insight led to a collaboration with Imperial College to co-design a new digital interface.
Although the full implementation occurred after the end of my fellowship, I contributed to the early planning and foundational work of this ongoing initiative.
Outcome and legacy
Greater awareness of mental health issues among students and young adults
Improved communication and cooperation between primary and secondary care professionals
More efficient and transparent referral processes
Initiation of long-term digital innovation work to enhance service accessibility and youth support