On September 24th, 2024, a webinar brought together 290 researchers and professionals to address issues related to youth mental health and access to services.  The discussion also touched upon structural and contextual realities experience by youth, such as housing, access to education, and prevailing ideologies, such as performance pressures.

Our starting point for this webinar was the observation that access to services for young people who have either been in youth protection or are in post-placement care is complex, and that the issues need to be better addressed by letting youth have their say.  As such, by looking at concrete examples that document what some young people in vulnerable situations are experiencing, it is possible to discuss recommendations which will support policy makers and decision makers better meet their needs.