YOUNG people have been learning about mental health through a pioneering partnership with a Keighley charity.

More than 20 teenagers have been working with Making Space, an adult mental health service based in Skipton Road.

All are on the Government-funded National Citizen Service (NCS) programme, which brings together 16 and 17-year-olds from different backgrounds to engage with communities and develop lifeskills.

One 12-strong team created art murals.

When put together, the pieces spell 'happiness'.

The finished artwork will be displayed in the charity's wellbeing centre.

Team members raised money for the project through various activities, including a Dragons' Den-style pitch and campaign day.

"After expenditure on resources and project costs they raised an amazing £336 for Making Space," said the charity's service manager, Lynne Ash.

"The team was motivated by the hope this money would fund a seaside trip for service users."

The second team took part in sports activities to highlight the positive impact of physical exercise on mental health.

And service users and carers spoke about their experiences to give the young people an understanding of how mental health impacts on a person's wellbeing.

"The projects with us were part of the teams' final week on NCS," added Lynne.

"Their first week involved an action-packed stay at an outdoor centre, followed by a week learning a new skill in a university-style setting.

"The community projects with Making Space allowed the young people to put their newly-acquired skills and teamwork into action."