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Latest research summaries
Young people want to be able to talk openly with clinicians about their digital lives
Parents feel stuck in limbo while waiting for ADHD assessments in CAMHS
Common treatments for depression reduce fatigue in teens – but not for everyone
Body dysmorphic disorder is common in adolescents referred to CAMHS, but is not diagnosed
Irritability, anxiety, and negative thinking may help to explain why childhood ADHD can lead to depression
Adolescents who go hungry report more worry and higher suicidality
What UK guidance is available for preventing and responding to self-harm and suicide among young people?
What parents have to say about school distress in neurodivergent young people
Improving access to CAMHS for autistic young people experiencing mental health difficulties
What makes young people act on their thoughts of self-harm or suicide?
Adolescent body dissatisfaction is linked to mental health problems in young adulthood
Purrble, a socially assistive robot, reduces emotion regulation difficulties, depression, and anxiety
Short sleep duration in childhood is linked with inflammation and long-term depression
The needs of children with early neurodevelopmental diagnoses changes across adolescence
Abuse and neglect in childhood can impact how we understand ourselves and others
Why parental awareness matters for teens exposed to family violence