For Young People
Make a real difference in school wellbeing
We’re on a mission to improve the support students get for their mental health and wellbeing, and your voice can help shape it. BrainWaves consists of a combination of education and research that aims to transform the quality of wellbeing support in schools.
Your voice matters
At every stage, BrainWaves listens to students.
Our Young People’s Advisory Group gives feedback, shares ideas, and helps guide our research. Your experiences aren’t just stories, they’re expert insights that directly influence the questions we ask, the projects we run, and the solutions we create.
Impact you can see
When your school participates, it’s not just research on paper. Insights from students like you help:
- Shape school wellbeing programs that actually work
- Inform policymakers and educators on what matters most to young people
- Make a tangible difference in your school and beyond
Meet our Youth Ambassadors
Naavya
Naavya chose to participate in the BrainWaves programme because it is a brilliant opportunity to offer a youth perspective on teen mental health. She believes that in this ever changing world of social media, it is even more important to ensure that teens have the tools to navigate it safely and use it positively.
“In my role as BrainWaves Youth Ambassador, I would really like to understand the struggles that teens face and also learn and be part of the solutions. Mental health education and research are vital to our society so that we can intervene early and come up with solutions to improve wellbeing.”
Get your school/college involved
Whether your school is already part of BrainWaves or you’re looking to join, your ideas drive real change.
Being part of BrainWaves means you’re not just learning about wellbeing, you’re helping improve it for everyone.