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  • Adolescents' experiences of risk and protective factors in relation to mental wellbeing and mental health

    Extensive research exists for risk and protective factors in relation to mental health difficulties during adolescence, but few qualitative studies have been conducted in this area. Qualitative data can add insights into adolescents' perceptions and provide opportunities to observe patterns in their subjective experiences.

    Authors: Eisenstadt, M., Stapley, E., Benedito, M. et al.

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  • Patient experiences of long-term psychodynamic psychotherapy for mood disorders: A naturalistic semistructured interview study

    This study aims to provide a deeper understanding of patient experiences, including perceived therapeutic mechanisms, challenges, and benefits, in long-term psychodynamic psychotherapy.

    Authors: Moser, M., Barrett, A., Luyten, P., et al.

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  • Developing programme theory for a place-based, systems change approach to adolescent mental health: A developmental realist evaluation

    We conducted a developmental, realist-informed evaluation to investigate how and why the Kailo framework functions, for whom and under what circumstances.

    Authors: Allen, K., March, A., Alexandrescu, B., et al.

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  • How do UK secondary schools support young people's wellbeing? Using public involvement to develop a school provision survey

    This study developed and delivered a school provision survey, co-designed with staff and young people using PPI methods, to understand how secondary schools in the #BeeWell programme support wellbeing.

    Authors: Parker, G., Jacob, J. & Deighton, J.

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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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  • School-delivered intervention research: Lessons learned from the BLOCS project

    This paper provides guidance for school-based intervention research, adapting an existing framework and using the BLOCS maths study as a case to show methods and address challenges in school settings.

    Authors: McDougal, E., Gilligan-Lee, K. A., Gilmore, C. et al.

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  • Introducing routine assessment of adverse childhood experiences for looked-after children: The use and properties of the trauma and adverse life events (TALE) screening tool

    The present study aims to illustrate the process of developing, implementing, and clinically validating a new assessment measure, the Trauma and Adverse Life Events (TALE) screening tool, to assess Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) among looked-after children.

    Authors: Kerr-Davis, A., Hillman, S., Anderson, K., et al.

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  • Testing the structure of the BERRI using exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis

    This paper validated the BERRI, a new mental health and psycho-adjustment measure, identifying an eight-factor structure with strong validity and consistency for Children Looked After.

    Authors: Viziteu, A., Costa Da Silva, L., Edbrooke-Childs, J., et al.

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  • Caregiver Mentalizing and Child Emotional Regulation: A Novel Approach to Examining Bidirectional Impact

    This study investigated the link between a foster carer's ability to mentalize and how this impacted on the emotional regulation of a child they care for. It used detailed analysis of video recordings of interactions between one foster carer and one child in their care. This study used data from a project called the Relationship Stories study, that is part of the Reflective Fostering Study funded by the NIHR.

    Authors: Sprecher, E., Cresswell, C., Kerr-Davis, A., Sleed, M. & Midgley, N.

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