From Police Officer to Governor in Mental Health TrustIn this episode, we explore the powerful journey of a Gospel Artiste who transitioned into policing and later into mental health leadership, now serving as a Governor and Community Engagement & Co-Production Manager for Children and Young People’s Mental Health Services at the North London NHS Foundation Trust.Against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic and the growing pressures on youth mental health, our conversation uncovers the challenges young people face in accessing timely support, the importance of co-production and youth voice, and how leadership, equity, and representation shape mental health outcomes.Timeline0:00 - 0:58 - Overview 0:58 - 1:49 - Introduction 2:14 - 4:21- Reason for Choosing To Work in A Children's and Adolescent's Mental Health Trust 9:57 - 12:36 - Biggest Challenges Faced By Children and Young People in Today's Mental Health Service 13:39 - 18:58 - Steps To Be Taken For Mental Health Services To Meet Needs19:03 - 20:50 - Role of Schools and Families in Shaping Mental Health of Children and Young People. 21:44 - 22:06 - Feedback and Negative Criticism Towards Young People 22:12 - 23:37 - Role as Governor in A Mental Health Trust 23:01 - Qualities of a Trust Delivering Good Mental Service For Young People 30:12 - Role of Policing in Shaping His Journey In Becoming a Governor 37:02 - How His Role as Governor Has Helped Shaped The Equity and Representation Shaped Children and Young People's Mental Health Service39:52 - 45:34 - Overcoming Barriers in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion46:17 - 48:21 - How The Role Affects His Family 49:38 - 52:05 - Support for Religious Young People

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