Family-Based Treatment (FBT) has the strongest evidence base among psychological treatments for adolescents with anorexia nervosa, yet a substantial proportion of young people do not achieve full reco...

Bullying affects 1 in 3 children, increasing risks of anxiety, depression, school absence, and long-term mental health issues for victims, while bullies face higher chances of behavioural problems and...

How does research actually change government policy? In this episode of Mind the Kids, hosts Dr Jane Gilmour (UCL) and Professor Umar Toseeb (University of York) sit down with Baroness Ruth Lister — Emeritus Professor of Social Policy at Loughborough Un...

Background Strategies to expand access to care and sustain evidence-based mental health interventions (EBIs) must be tested within novel delivery platforms to extend the reach of services in fragile...

It is now over 20 years since the publication of the seminal research by Fellitti and colleagues (Fellitti et al 1998) ‘The Relationship of childhood abuse and household dysfunction to many of the lea...

This study explored resilience in Black and South Asian Muslim children aged 7–12 in East London, an underrepresented group affected by deprivation and discrimination. Using body mapping, children de...

Discover what made family involvement the right foundation for treating adolescent anorexia nervosa and how Family-Based Treatment (FBT) works. Join Professor Daniel Le Grange at the event on 29 Octob...

Background The purpose of the present study was to conduct a feasibility trial of i-Minds, a digital mental health intervention (DMHI) designed to improve mentalisation in young people (YP) who have...

Family-Based Treatment (FBT) has the strongest evidence base among psychological treatments for adolescents with anorexia nervosa, yet a substantial proportion of young people do not achieve full reco...

Midgley et al. describe the ERiC trial, the first large randomised clinical trial designed to evaluate a brief form of Mentalization-Based Treatment for children aged 6–12 with co-occurring internalis...

Background Reading comprehension is critical for academic success, yet many children with persistent decoding difficulties struggle to achieve it. This study examined whether a multicomponent litera...

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It is now over 20 years since the publication of the seminal research by Fellitti and colleagues (Fellitti et al 1998) ‘The Relationship of childhood abuse and household dysfunction to many of the lea...

Supporting adolescents with ADHD symptoms to develop their emotional regulation skills can contribute to their wellbeing. We’re outlining some key skills that evidence suggests could be most helpful.

This study explored how irritability in children and youth changed during the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on mental health. Results showed a gradual decline in irritability, with factors like ag...

Dr Gillian Combe, Dr. Liz Challis, and Dr. Catriona Mellor reflect on their work at Marlborough House and the growing role of nature and mental health within inpatient care.

Discover how mentalising therapy supports children and families facing complex trauma. Join Emma Morris at the ACAMH workshop on 14 October 2026.