Help shape mental health services for young people.

News - 25 June 2025

Have you supported a young person who self-harms while waiting for mental health support? Researchers from the University of Liverpool want to hear from parents and caregivers about their experiences of waiting for NHS CAMHS (Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services).

Your story can help improve support for families like yours.

  • You’ll take part in a one-hour, one-on-one conversation (online or in-person)
  • Receive a £10 shopping voucher for your time.
  • Travel costs are reimbursed for in-person sessions.


To take part, you must:

  • Be a parent or caregiver aged 18+
  • Have supported a young person aged 12–18 who was referred to CAMHS due to self-harm
  • Have experienced a wait of more than 3 weeks for a first appointment within the last 3 years


For more information and to take part contact: Heather Boughey, Student Investigator at heather.boughey@liverpool.ac.uk

 

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'University of Liverpool, Mersey Care NHS ARE YOU A PARENT/CAREGIVER OF A YOUNG PERSON WHO HAS WAITED FOR SUPPORT FROM MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES? We would like to hear from you. This study aims to explore the experiences of waiting for mental health services, from the perspective of parents/caregivers of young people who self-harm. You will be invited to a one-on-one, online or in-person discussion, depending on what you prefer. The discussion will last no more than 1 hour. Emaiheather.boughey@liverpool.ac.uk'

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