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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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  • 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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  • Clinical effectiveness of the Circle of Security-Parenting group intervention for birthing parents in perinatal mental health services in England (COSI)

    The COSI study tested whether the Circle of Security-Parenting (COS-P) programme is a helpful and acceptable way for NHS perinatal mental health services to support mothers, birthing parents and their relationships with their babies.

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

  • The efficacy of mentalization-based treatment for children with internalizing and externalizing problems: A randomized controlled trial

    This study compares MBT-C with PSSG, showing that while both had similar effects at 12 weeks, MBT-C was superior at 36 weeks in reducing problems and improving emotion regulation in parents and children. Further research is needed to confirm these findings.

    Authors: Halfon, S., Beşiroğlu, B., Bulut, P. et al.

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