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  • Randomized trial of feedback-informed online psychodynamic therapy for depressed adolescents

    This study evaluated online psychodynamic therapy for adolescents with depression, finding improvements in mood, anxiety, and emotion regulation for completers, but recruitment challenges under new EU rules led to early discontinuation.

    Authors: Philips, B., Mechler, J., Uckelstam, C.-J., et al.

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  • Self-criticism and dependency in adolescents with depression: Associations with clinical features and psychological functioning

    This study of 400+ clinically depressed adolescents found self-criticism linked to more severe mental health and relationship difficulties than dependency, with a gender-mismatch effect heightening anxiety and suicidal thoughts.

    Authors: Bai, Y., Midgley, N., Luyten, P.

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  • “I too deserve good”: A qualitative exploration of corrective relational experiences in psychodynamic therapy for depression

    This study examines corrective relational experiences in psychotherapy, identifying four common types and showing they support personal growth and strengthen therapeutic relationships, with lasting effects beyond treatment.

    Authors: Leibovich, L., Sadek, A., Ben David-Sela, T., et al.

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  • Cost-utility analysis of the Circle of Security-Parenting programme to reduce perinatal psychopathology in birthing parents in England

    This study evaluates the cost-effectiveness of the Circle of Security-Parenting (COS-P) programme within NHS perinatal mental health services. It assesses outcomes for parents, infants and services compared with usual care.

    Authors: Wang, J., Rosan, C., Alyousefi-van Dijk, K., et al.

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  • Alliance ruptures and resolutions when working with adolescents in CBT

    This chapter explores alliance ruptures in adolescent therapy and why repairing them matters. It offers practical, research-informed strategies to help CBT clinicians recognise and address ruptures, considering developmental needs, family involvement and common therapy challenges.

    Authors: Cirasola, A., Loades, M. & Midgley, N.

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  • The Reflective Fostering Programme – Improving the wellbeing of children in care through a group intervention for foster carers

    This study found the Reflective Fostering Programme improved carers’ reflective capacity, reduced stress and strengthened child–carer relationships. It was also cost-effective, though children’s emotional and behavioural outcomes did not differ from usual support.

    Authors: Midgley, N., Irvine, K., Redfern, S. et al.

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  • A mixed methods realist evaluation of adolescent-focused low-intensity life story work

    This study explores how low-intensity life story work can better support adolescents in care. It identifies seven key principles, such as flexibility, early support and focusing on everyday experiences, and offers practical guidance for carers and professionals.

    Authors: Hammond, S. P., Seeley, C., Skevington, P. et al.

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  • Clinical and cost-effectiveness of blended vs face-to-face therapy for depression

    This study will assess if blended therapy (online and in-person) is as effective and cost-efficient as face-to-face CBT or PDT for major depression, aiming to reduce therapist workload and improve mental healthcare access.

    Authors: Luyten, P., Speybrouck, D., Martin, P.

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  • Reflections on challenges and successes from the Reflective Fostering Study

    Large-scale research in UK fostering is often slowed by healthcare-style bureaucracy and limited administrative capacity in social care. The authors argue research rules should be refined to better reflect the realities of children’s social care.

    Authors: Irvine, K., Rider, B., Cresswell, C. et al.

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