Research Library

This review aimed to provide the first systematic synthesis of evidence on artificial intelligence (AI) tools used to train caregivers, educators and practitioners in psychological approaches relevant to children and young people's mental health.

This study examines how a specialised therapy programme helped a parent who often deeply distrusted the guidance and support of others, due to past trauma and mental ill-health.

This study aims to investigate the relation between maternal mind-mindedness and oxytocin in mothers and their infant.

This study aims to address this gap by investigating whether experiences of interparental conflict differ between families who are, and are not, experiencing complex or severe mental health difficulties during this period.

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.

In a double-blind, randomized controlled trial, we assessed endogenous oxytocin (OT) concentrations first in the breast milk of new mothers at baseline, and second following the administration of exogenous OT compared to a placebo delivered via a nasal spray.

This qualitative study explores support for those bereaved by youth violence, finding significant gaps in availability, access and quality, particularly for siblings, extended family, peers and young people.

This study tested the validity and reliability of the NICHD Parent-Infant Interaction scales in a clinical sample, aiming to identify a brief, robust measure of parent-infant interaction suitable for use in perinatal mental health services.

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.