On Monday 12 July, four young people from MYAN’s networks led a discussion on intersectionality in mental health. This panel was an important part of acknowledging young people’s expertise in their own mental health issues and driving solutions from their own experiences. Some of the key issues raised included the ‘disconnect between needs and support’, the current ‘focus on treatment as opposed to prevention’ and a ‘need to innovate how we do mental health in western world and take a page out of indigenous and older community practices.’ They also shared some great advice for service providers to ‘listen to young POC, give us the opportunity to have the platform to give our stories, provide us with resources and funding’