Training adults improves recognition of teenage mental health problems but evidence of lasting benefit for young people is limited.
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- Mental Health & Well-Being
Adolescent anxiety often hides as perfectionism and overwork rather than visible distress, shaped by environments that punish rest.
- Mental Health & Well-Being
Group Therapy Reduces Depression and Anxiety in Young People in Low Income Countries
Group therapy can ease anxiety, depression and PTSD in young people when adapted to age and local context.
- Cyberpsychology & Technology
Digital Mental Health Helplines Still Depend on Human Connection, Study Finds
Digital mental health helplines work best for young people when empathy and communication guide flexible multichannel support.
Norma Wilson’s 27-year Christmas hamper initiative delivers essential support and festive joy to 203 Warwickshire care leavers and families.
Many Brits admit lying about alcohol use on medical forms, raising health risks but showing growing interest in low alcohol choices.
- Education & Learning
Mental Health Support Key for UK Students Choosing Universities, DMU Survey Finds
DMU survey finds 77% of students prioritise mental health support when choosing universities, highlighting neurodiversity and inclusivity needs.
A purposeful gap year can boost employability while offering young UK travellers affordable, safe, and vibrant destinations worldwide.
- Cyberpsychology & Technology
Many Young People Still Struggle to Access Digital Mental Health Support Due to Social and Economic Barriers
Many young people still cannot access online mental health support because of stigma, poverty, poor internet and language barriers.
Young people say being seen as different is the leading cause of bullying, with adult support and community key to prevention.
Millennials and Gen Z are driving a sharp rise in NHS mental health service use as younger generations seek more support.
- Education & Learning
Youth Organisations Boost Media Literacy to Strengthen Civic Engagement Among Young People
Empowering youth through media literacy is essential for building meaningful civic participation in a fast-changing digital world.
Gen Z embraces hoodies not just for comfort but as bold statements of identity and streetwear style.
- Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy
Buddhist Mindfulness Offers New Hope for Young People Battling Shopping Addiction
Buddhist practices help young people escape compulsive shopping by encouraging mindfulness, self-compassion, and conscious decision-making.
Mental Health Innovations has launched a new youth-led website for The Mix to provide free, accessible mental health support for under-25s.