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  • Inherent commonalities between arts-based leisure activities and psychological therapies

    This paper examines how engagement in arts-based leisure activities can support the cognitive, emotional, social and behavioural processes linked to mental health conditions. It highlights similarities with psychological therapies.

    Authors: Fancourt D., Karkou V., Fonagy P.

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  • AI tools for training caregivers, educators and therapists in psychological approaches: a systematic review

    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.

    Authors: Chelouche-Dwek, G., & Fonagy, P.

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  • Epistemic trust and Mentalization-Based Treatment for parents: a theory-testing case study

    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.

    Authors: Watson, P., Fiorini, G., McGuire, R. et al.

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  • Twelve-month outcomes and comparative costs of internet-delivered psychodynamic therapy versus cognitive-behavioral therapy for adolescent depression: a randomized controlled trial.

    This study investigated different types of internet-based psychotherapy.

    Authors: Lindqvist, K., Mechler, J., Peristera, P., et al.

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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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