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Evidence Based Practice Unit

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We are the Evidence Based Practice Unit for youth mental health research and innovation. The unit is a partnership between ‪@uclbrainscience.bsky.social and‬ @annafreudcharity.bsky.social‬

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Evidence Based Practice Unit @ebpu.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Growing Up in the 2020s is a national study following nearly 8,000 young people in England over 5 years. It's led by @annafreudcharity.bsky.social, in partnership with UCL and Ipsos. The new report gives a detailed picture of young people's lives in Year 8👉 www.annafreud.org/research/cur...
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Evidence Based Practice Unit @ebpu.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
What have we learnt from our research into children and young people’s mental health over the past year – and what does it mean for practice and policy? Join our free So What? webinar on 5 November to explore the findings. Register: www.annafreud.org/training/cou...
So what seminar. What have we learned from our research in 2026? Thursday 5 November. Book Now.
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Evidence Based Practice Unit @ebpu.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
We’re looking for an experienced quantitative researcher Find out more and apply: shorturl.at/gKWNA Closes September 7th (we may close the vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications) #ResearchJobs #MentalHealthResearch #ResearchCareers @annafreudcharity.bsky.social
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Evidence Based Practice Unit @ebpu.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
New research! Colleagues at @annafreudcharity.bsky.social and UCL explored how previous professional training influences practitioners' early experiences of learning Mentalization-Based Therapy for children. Available open-access - read the findings: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
Young person sitting on a grey sofa in a therapy room. At the other side of a coffee table, a therapist takes notes.
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Evidence Based Practice Unit @ebpu.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
@corc-annafreud.bsky.social have an exciting #vacancy for a #Research officer @annafreudcharity.bsky.social This is a great opportunity to work in a brilliant team if you have R programming skills which are essential for this role. You can find more details and #apply here: tinyurl.com/y5fuytx7
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Evidence Based Practice Unit @ebpu.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
This week, we're delighted to welcome our 2026 cohort of research interns as part of the @annafreudcharity.bsky.social Researcher Internship Scheme. Over the next 3 months, our interns will contribute to a range of research projects and build knowledge through learning sessions. Welcome to the team!
Two young women, Anna Freud interns, sitting on a brown leather sofa. They are smiling and one of the women points to something off camera.
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Evidence Based Practice Unit @ebpu.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Last week, EBPU PhD researcher Georgie Parker attended the @powes.bsky.social Annual Conference. Georgie presented a poster showcasing her research on adolescent girls' experiences of physical activity at school and its perceived impact on their mental health and wellbeing. #POWES2026
Georgie Parker standing next to her poster on girls' experiences of school-based physical activity at the BPS Psychology of Women and Equalities Section Annual Conference 2026
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Evidence Based Practice Unit @ebpu.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
New paper📝We interviewed 19 young people with SEN to explore their views on completing school-based #wellbeing surveys. Pupils had mixed feelings about completing wellbeing surveys but were generally positive. The study outlines five recommendations for #schools: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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Evidence Based Practice Unit @ebpu.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Vacancy alert 🚨 If you're passionate about #communications #engagement and making a difference to the #mentalhealth & #wellbeing of young children, this is the opportunity for you. Apply here: shorturl.at/UWdYN #CommsJobs #CharityJobs #CommunicationsJobs #MentalHealth #ThirdSector #earlyyears
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Evidence Based Practice Unit @ebpu.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
We have a great #PhD #studentship opportunity working with @beewelluk.bsky.social and based in the Evidence Based Practice Unit at @annafreudcharity.bsky.social and @uclbrainscience.bsky.social Check out the details of how to apply here annafreud.ciphr-irecruit.com/Applicants/v...
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Evidence Based Practice Unit @ebpu.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Check out our new #research paper. The mental health of #children looked after before and during the Covid-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional #study using propensity score matching shorturl.at/NWZcU #cypmh #pandemic #careexperienced #youngpeople
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Evidence Based Practice Unit @ebpu.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
We're proud to partner with @place2becharity.bsky.social @ipsosintheuk.bsky.social k.bsky.social @lshtm.bsky.social on Learning Together Mental Health programme that helps #secondary #schools build #wellbeing belonging & positive school culture Find out more here bit.ly/4jvPJZC
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Evidence Based Practice Unit @ebpu.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
This #feasibility study explored acceptability, delivery settings, impacts on anxiety & depression outcomes My Story and Me is a #digital #mentalhealth #intervention using #storytelling for #women & #girls to reduce stigma, increase awareness, and encourage early help-seeking shorturl.at/GEaLp
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Evidence Based Practice Unit @ebpu.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
New #research: The Effect of the Classroom Sensory Environment on Engagement for Autistic Pupils: Classroom Noise and #Classroom Displays Researchers tested how classroom noise and visual displays affect task focus. #Autism #Education #Neurodiversity #InclusiveEducation #sensory
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Evidence Based Practice Unit @ebpu.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
We are now accepting applications for our #researcher #internship Due to popular interest we cap applications at 100. That means we will close applications once we have received 100 applications. Learn more here orlo.uk/aP8pH Apply here tinyurl.com/3a2arn49
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Evidence Based Practice Unit @ebpu.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Applications open in 1 week! If you're interested in a career in #mentalhealth #research, take a look at @annafreudcharity.bsky.social 2026 Researcher #internship scheme! Find out more about what the 3 month funded placement involves, and hear from previous interns here: orlo.uk/aP8pH
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Evidence Based Practice Unit @ebpu.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Are you aged 16–24? #Youngpeople are invited to take part in an online questionnaire exploring #mentalhealth social media use, sexting, trust in information from others, and how life experiences may shape #wellbeing Learn more and find the survey : shorturl.at/4w8mP
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Evidence Based Practice Unit @ebpu.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
If you're interested in a career in #mentalhealth #research, take a look at @annafreudcharity.bsky.social 2026 Researcher #internship scheme! Find out more about what the 3 month funded placement involves, view the eligibility criteria and hear from previous interns here: orlo.uk/aP8pH
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Evidence Based Practice Unit @ebpu.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
You can watch our most recent seminar recording now! So What can we learn from #livedexperience experts in #research Watch the recording here www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0fB... #mentalhealth #research #CYP #wellbeing #participation
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Evidence Based Practice Unit @ebpu.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Help shape future #research for #parents who experienced abuse or neglect in childhood Your insights can help guide future #research and improve #support for #families 👉 Take part here: qualtrics.ucl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_...
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Evidence Based Practice Unit @ebpu.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Book your place at this free webinar sharing findings from the ReThink research project Supporting the #mentalhealth and #wellbeing of older teens in #care & #careleavers becomecharity.org.uk/about-us/new...
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Evidence Based Practice Unit @ebpu.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Professor Nick Midgley founder of ChAPTRe has been lecturing in #Japan Find out more about ChAPTRe and their work www.annafreud.org/get-involved... #cypmh #children #families
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Evidence Based Practice Unit @ebpu.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
We're proud to partner with @theeef.bsky.social @place2becharity.bsky.social @ipsosintheuk.bsky.social @lshtm.bsky.social to evaluate the Learning Together Mental Health programme. Secondary #schools in England can register interest by 1 May 2026: bit.ly/4jvPJZC #wellbeing #belonging #attainment
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Evidence Based Practice Unit @ebpu.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
We're kicking off our free #learningevent #webinar So What Can We Learn From Lived Experience Experts in Research? now #livedexperience #experts #mentalhealth #research #cyp Don't worry if you miss it we will be sharing the recording
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Evidence Based Practice Unit @ebpu.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
We were pleased to attend the @nihr.bsky.social #uipcelebration yesterday in Manchester. Find out more about our #researcher #internship which was generously supported by NIHR: annafreud.org/get-involved...
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Evidence Based Practice Unit @ebpu.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Join @corc-annafreud.bsky.social upcoming #webinar #training Using #outcome measures effectively with #neurodivergent #children & #youngpeople and those with #learningdisabilities This is an interactive session, come ready to share and #learn from others! Book now tinyurl.com/bdhjphs2
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Evidence Based Practice Unit @ebpu.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
How Do UK #Secondary #Schools Support Young People’s #Wellbeing? This paper describes the process of creating a @beewelluk.bsky.social School Provision Survey in consultation with young people, school staff, and other key stakeholders. doi.org/10.35844/001...
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Evidence Based Practice Unit @ebpu.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Have you booked your place at our next free #learningevent #webinar So What Can We Learn From Lived Experience Experts in Research? There's still time to book your place: shorturl.at/Cwupb #livedexperience #experts #mentalhealth #research #cyp
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Evidence Based Practice Unit @ebpu.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
This 17 March webinar introduces outcome & experience measures, so #mentalhealth & #wellbeing services & professionals can get a better understanding of what a child or young person is experiencing & track how this changes over time. See more & book here: www.corc.uk.net/training-eve...
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Evidence Based Practice Unit @ebpu.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
One month to go until our next free #learningevent #webinar So What Can We Learn From Lived Experience Experts in Research? Discover how meaningful involvement of #livedexperience experts can strengthen #mentalhealth #research Book your place now: shorturl.at/Cwupb
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Evidence Based Practice Unit @ebpu.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
From our 2025 Key Findings: Chronic health conditions and #school #absence #exclusions, and non-enrolment Read the full paper here: tinyurl.com/rsc957w6 Check out the full Key Findings booklet: orlo.uk/dK3jo
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Evidence Based Practice Unit @ebpu.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
From our 2025 Key Findings: A narrative study of young #women and #girls’ stories of their #mentalhealth and associated #support Read the full paper here: tinyurl.com/3v5bfrnt Check out the booklet: orlo.uk/dK3jo #resilience #belonging #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek
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Evidence Based Practice Unit @ebpu.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
From our 2025 Key Findings booklet: Public #participation in #mentalhealth programming paper Read the full paper here: tinyurl.com/y9jdwh75 Check out the booklet: orlo.uk/dK3jo #youngpeople #evaluation #mentalhealth #schools #community #choice
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Evidence Based Practice Unit @ebpu.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Check out the findings from the Reflective #Fostering study. The study recruited 524 foster carers and #kinship carers evaluating a group #intervention designed to improve reflective functioning in foster and kinship carers #ChildrensSocialCare #Research doi.org/10.3310/GJNM...
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Evidence Based Practice Unit @ebpu.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
New paper out! The BLENDED Study investigates blended #CBT & #psychodynamic #therapy for depression Testing if combining online and face-to-face care can boost access without sacrificing effectiveness www.researchprotocols.org/2026/1/e80511
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Evidence Based Practice Unit @ebpu.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
LTMH is a whole school approach designed to strengthen relationships improve student #wellbeing reduce bullying & create a more positive school climate. @place2becharity.bsky.social are inviting secondary schools to take part in this larger scale trial Register to learn more bit.ly/4jvPJZC
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Evidence Based Practice Unit @ebpu.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Book your place now for our next free #webinar So What Can We Learn From Lived Experience Experts in Research? Discover how meaningful involvement of #livedexperience experts can strengthen the quality, relevance & impact of #mentalhealth #research shorturl.at/Cwupb
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Evidence Based Practice Unit @ebpu.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
Grab your ticket for Unlock the potential of school-based #mentalhealth support! ReSET #Webinar Wed, Jan 21, 2026 at 3:30 PM hosted by @thementalelf.bsky.social www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/unlock-the...
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Evidence Based Practice Unit @ebpu.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
Check out Measuring and developing Reflective Functioning using Artificial Intelligence webinar Karen Yirmiya and Alex Truscott will be presenting ongoing projects applying AI to the measurement & development of reflective functioning Book: lnkd.in/eiHJQR5c
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Evidence Based Practice Unit @ebpu.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
Check out Co-producing research into #kinshipcare a practical #toolkit created by Kinship and @ChildFamJustice kinship.org.uk/wp-content/u...
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Evidence Based Practice Unit @ebpu.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
It's time to start our So What seminar! Looking forward to hearing about the #research and having a lively Q&A after
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Evidence Based Practice Unit @ebpu.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
Today we launch the 2025 key findings booklet sharing highlights from our research into #CYP #MentalHealth from the last year Research summaries cover four key themes risk resilience change and choice orlo.uk/dK3jo @annafreudcharity.bsky.social @corc-annafreud.bsky.social @jess-deighton.bsky.social
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Evidence Based Practice Unit @ebpu.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
We’re launching our 2025 Key Findings booklet! At our free So What? #seminar 27 Nov 5.30pm we will explore new research on #CYP mental health. From school wellbeing trials to help seeking among boys and discuss what it means for practice annafreud.org/training/cou... #research
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Evidence Based Practice Unit @ebpu.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
@jess-deighton.bsky.social was pleased to join @place2becharity.bsky.social at their #TreatmentToPrevention conference #cypmh #wellbeing
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Evidence Based Practice Unit @ebpu.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
Have you booked your place for #CORCForum ? If not now is the time! They have a jam packed agenda with great speakers. Ideal for expanding your knowledge of mental health & wellbeing outcomes for children & young people. #mentalhealth #research #education Book now: orlo.uk/Puh0M
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Evidence Based Practice Unit @ebpu.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
Discover what the COSI Study found about the Circle of Security-Parenting intervention in NHS #perinatal #mentalhealth services. Don’t miss this 90-min webinar sharing the findings — reserve your spot today 👇 www.annafreud.org/training/cou...
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Evidence Based Practice Unit @ebpu.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
We’re so pleased our colleague Emily McDougal attended #NIHRAMC25 🌟 The 'Clinic to Community' theme sparked great reflections on engaging communities, tackling inequalities, and learning across disciplines to shape more inclusive research
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Evidence Based Practice Unit @ebpu.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
New research paper alert 🚨 The COSI trial tested whether the Circle of Security–Parenting (COS-P) programme can support parents and strengthen early relationships in NHS perinatal mental health services. Read the paper: doi.org/10.1016/S2215-0366(25)00263-9 #research #perinatal #mentalhealth
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Evidence Based Practice Unit @ebpu.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
Our So What? seminars build the bridge between #evidence and practice in children and young people’s mental health. Registration is free! Join us at 5.30pm on 27 November and hear about #research from the last year www.annafreud.org/training/cou...
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Evidence Based Practice Unit @ebpu.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
🧑‍🤝‍🧑💭 How do young people really feel about social prescribing for mental health? 🧠🌱 📄 Young people’s views of social prescribing as an approach to improving mental health: A qualitative study 🔗 doi.org/10.1155/hsc/... #MentalHealth #YoungPeople #SocialPrescribing #Research
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