Research Library

The aim of the Approaches for Well-being and Mental Health Literacy: Research in Education (AWARE) trial was to evaluate two universal, school-based interventions that previously yielded evidence of impact in other countries: Youth Aware of Mental Health (YAM) and The Mental Health and High School Curriculum Guide (The Guide).

This study explored whether social prescribing could support young people waiting for mental health treatment. It found improvements in some areas, including behavioural difficulties and resilience, but it did not reduce anxiety or depression.

This study explored the role of social and educational factors in CAMHS referral pathways for young people aged 12–17 experiencing anxiety and depression.

This study aimed to evaluate an adaptive, feedback-informed version of internet-delivered psychodynamic therapy for adolescents with depression. However, the study faced major recruitment difficulties and the trial was terminated early.

The feasibility study aims to determine the acceptability of the intervention and future full trial, including assessing optimal settings and meaningful changes in the primary outcome measure (anxiety and depression).

This study evaluates whether group interpersonal therapy, aimed at improving postnatal depression and child development outcomes, provides good value for money, improves the equity of health and developmental outcomes, and is affordable at scale.

This study investigated different types of internet-based psychotherapy.

Researchers found that teenagers fall into four distinct groups based on how they understand emotions and trust others. This study examined these groups and identified specific patterns within them.

This review of 23 studies found that poorer mentalization skills in adolescents are moderately linked to higher anxiety, depression, and internalizing symptoms, highlighting its role in supporting teen mental health.