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  • Forgotten grievers: A qualitative study exploring experiences of bereavement support after youth-violence-related homicide

    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.

    Authors: Wallace-Hanlon, S., Green Stewart, K., Okafor-Sholaja, N., 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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  • 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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  • Rural community interventions for youth mental health: A rapid scoping review

    This study reviews community-based interventions for youth mental health in rural areas. Evidence from 12 publications shows positive impacts on wellbeing and community ties, though further research is needed.

    Authors: McDougal, E., Sheikh, A. (joint first authors) et al.

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  • Updates on digital mental health interventions for children and young people: systematic overview of reviews

    The findings suggest that digital interventions can be a valuable tool for supporting CYP. However, realising their full potential for all CYP may require more high-quality research utilising diverse theoretical underpinnings and targeting CYP with diverse backgrounds.

    Authors: Liverpool, S., Mc Donagh, C., Feather, J. et al.

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  • Goal-oriented practices in youth mental health and wellbeing settings: A scoping review and thematic analysis of empirical evidence

    This is a literature review focused on what evidence is available to explore goal-oriented therapeutic practices in children and young people's mental health and wellbeing settings.

    Authors: Jacob, J., Wozney, L., Oddli, H. 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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  • Gender, marginalised groups, and young people’s mental health: a longitudinal analysis of trajectories

    This study explores trajectories of mental health over time for young women and girls and young people with other marginalised identities.

    Authors: Lereya, S. T., Norton, S., Crease, M., Deighton, J., et al.

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