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  • Approaches to early intervention for common mental health problems in young people: a systematic review

    This systematic review examines early intervention models for young people with emerging mental health difficulties. Across 38 studies, models aimed to improve access, coordination and targeted support, showing promise for better experiences and outcomes.

    Authors: Appleton, R., Barnett, P., Clarke, C,. et al.

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  • Facilitators of and barriers to teachers' engagement with consumer technologies for stress management: qualitative study

    This study explores how digital tools can support teachers in managing stress. Tools were more effective when quick, discreet and easy to use, with reminders and visual data. Barriers included limited time, lack of privacy, stigma, connection issues, and unclear guidance.

    Authors: Mannaing, J., Blandford, A., Edbrooke-Childs, J.

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  • Adolescents' experiences of risk and protective factors in relation to mental wellbeing and mental health: a typology developed using ideal-type analysis

    Part of a three-year HeadStart evaluation across six English authorities, this study explores adolescents’ views on risks, protective factors, and supports that help them cope with challenges and promote positive outcomes.

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

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  • Ethnic inequalities in adolescent mental wellbeing: An interaction analysis of social identity markers, risk and protective factors

    Analysis of #BeeWell data (N=67,866, aged 12–15) found several minoritised groups reported better mental wellbeing than White British peers. Interactions with gender, support and discrimination varied by ethnicity, revealing complex and nuanced patterns.

    Authors: Stepanous, J., Irizar, P., Mills-Webb, 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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  • Risk vulnerability among children living in residential care in England: A study using multi-level models

    This study aimed to investigate the patterns of vulnerability to harm from external risk and risk to self among children living in residential care in England. Archival data collected routinely from residential care staff who complete the online BERRI Questionnaire about children in their care were used. Certain groups of children in residential care are vulnerable to different types of risk.

    Authors: Westlake, M.F., Dykiert, D., Hillman, S., et. al.

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  • Experiences and outcomes of young carers living in low-and middle-income countries: a scoping review and narrative synthesis

    This scoping review examines the experiences and outcomes of young carers (YCs) in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), where research remains limited.

    Authors: Raji, N., Liverpool, S., Bannerman, F., Fletcher, K.

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  • Children and young people’s experience of psychoanalytic psychotherapy: A qualitative meta-synthesis

    This study aimed to provide the first qualitative meta-synthesis of empirical studies examining children and young people’s experiences of psychoanalytic psychotherapy.

    Authors: Fiorini, G., Westlake, M., Chokhani, R., et al.

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  • Age-at-migration, ethnicity and psychosis risk: Findings from the EU-GEI case-control study

    This study explored the risk of psychosis across different ages of migration.

    Authors: Andleeb.H., Moltrecht, B., Gayer-Anderson, C., et al.

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