Signpost Once you have listened to the young person and given them the chance to express the challenges they are experiencing, you can begin to discuss options that may be available to help them. Having listened to them will allow you to have a better understanding of what support or information could be helpful to them. If the young person is from a racially marginalised group, use the MHFAider Support App or the Hub of Hope website to try to find culturally appropriate services available, particularly those that are tailored for the needs of young people. This applies if you are from a different cultural or racial background, but also if you are from the same cultural or racial background. If the young person is experiencing poor mental health due to racism, cultural bullying, harassment, or discrimination, you should let the young person know that they can: – Report it, if it is safe to do so – Pursue their rights – Contact a support or advocacy service for racially marginalised people – Continue to enjoy being a part of their culture, and to be comfortable in their identity, both of which can support positive mental health However, you should not push them to act if they don’t want to. Again, this applies if you are from a different cultural or racial background, but also if you are from the same cultural or racial background.
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