How can we ensure every young person's voice is heard when measuring #MentalHealth in schools? Our latest paper describes a Delphi study that aimed to reach expert consensus on the priorities for improving wellbeing measurement in non-mainstream schools: www.frontiersin.org/journals/edu...

Frontiers | Priorities for improving data collection and measurement of mental health and wellbeing of adolescents with special educational needs within non-mainstream schools: a Delphi study

IntroductionAs schools increasingly recognise their role in pupils’ mental health and wellbeing, there is a shift towards conducting school-based surveys to ...

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@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

Could helping teachers understand what children's behaviour is communicating improve how challenging classroom situations are managed? A study from researchers at UCL & @annafreudcharity.bsky.social explored this question in an alternative provision setting. Findings: www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/13...

Who's joining us at the CORC Forum on 26 November? 🙋 It's a fantastic opportunity to learn and connect with colleagues and hear the latest insights on evidence, research and practice in children and young people's mental health. Book your place: www.annafreud.org/training/cou...

Child Outcomes Research Consortium (CORC)@corc-annafreud.bsky.social · 4w ago

#CORCForum - our annual flagship event - takes place online on 26 November at 09:30 to 13:30 (GMT). This year's event focuses on 'evidence in practice and prevention'. We are pleased to announce this year's keynote speaker and that the booking link is now open! 👇 www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

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!

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

Yesterday our Director @jess-deighton.bsky.social joined BBC Woman's Hour to discuss the Children's Commissioner's new report, which highlights the pressure #MentalHealth services are under, and what this means for how we best support children and young people. Listen: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

BBC Radio 4 - Woman's Hour - Available now

Available episodes of Woman's Hour

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Fully funded PhD studentship closing soon. Join our team of researchers exploring the aspects of children and young people's lives that influence their mental health and wellbeing. Applications for the PhD in Evidence Based Child and Adolescent Mental Health close on Monday 29 June 👇

Anna Freud@annafreudcharity.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Would you like to study a fully-funded PhD with us? We’re looking for a student to explore the drivers of young people’s mental health and contribute to improving outcomes for them, through a programme we co-founded called @beewelluk.bsky.social! annafreud.ciphr-irecruit.com/Applicants/v...

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....

There is still time to apply for our #PhD #studentship Apply by June 29th annafreud.ciphr-irecruit.com/Applicants/v...

Evidence Based Practice Unit@ebpu.bsky.social · 2mo ago

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...

Thank you @corc-annafreud.bsky.social for this fantastic summary of recent research findings, some of which our team have been involved with alongside colleagues from @annafreudcharity.bsky.social, CORC and @uclbrainscience.bsky.social 👇

Child Outcomes Research Consortium (CORC)@corc-annafreud.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Our collective research activity aims to advance our understanding of #mentalhealth & #wellbeing in children & #youngpeople. Exploring experiences by children & young people, what influences it & what supports it. A few publications have recently been released... www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

Apply now for our MSc Early Child Development and Clinical Applications with @ucl.ac.uk 🧠 This degree combines a theoretical foundation in early child development with a supervised clinical placement, infant observation, and a research project. www.annafreud.org/training/pos...

If you’re a researcher of Black, Bangladeshi and Pakistani heritage in the UK, our Accelerator Awards might be for you. It offers flexible grants for research or research-adjacent activities, such as training, secondments and networking. (1/2)

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

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...

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

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

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

New training dates for #mentalhealth #research and #education professionals... Plus announcement of this year's CORC Forum - save the date: ⭐ Thursday 26 November ⭐ 9.30am to 1.30pm 👇 www.linkedin.com/posts/child-...

We're proud to partner with @theeef.bsky.social @place2becharity.bsky.social @ipsosintheuk.bsky.social @lshtm.bsky.social on Learning Together for Mental Health programme that helps #secondary #schools build #wellbeing belonging & positive school culture Find out more here bit.ly/4jvPJZC

Learning Together Mental Health is an opportunity for #schools to take part in a great #mentalhealth #intervention in their schools and benefit from support & training 👇Find out more and register bit.ly/4jvPJZC

Child Outcomes Research Consortium (CORC)@corc-annafreud.bsky.social · 3mo ago

An opportunity for #schools to take part in a great #mentalhealth intervention within schools & benefit from support & training 👇 www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... Partners: @annafreudcharity.bsky.social @theeef.bsky.social @place2becharity.bsky.social @ipsosintheuk.bsky.social @lshtm.bsky.social

Around 1 in 50 mothers experience perinatal OCD in pregnancy, but that can increase to 1 in 9 after birth. Our expert Dr Camilla Rosan was on @bbcaccessall.bsky.social this week along with actor Kimberly Nixon who spoke about her experiences of OCD after giving birth.

Access All: Disability News and Mental Health - Professor Green: “I wanted to cuddle little me” - BBC Sounds

… And actress Kimberley Nixon on perinatal OCD

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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

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

Researchers at @annafreuduk & @ucl are collaborating on a survey for #schools. The study aims to understand schools’ perspectives on eating attitudes & #eatingdisorders & learn about any relevant policies, practices, or support needs orlo.uk/2Jlh2 @ebpu.bsky.social #research #mentalhealth

This vacancy is now closed as we have reached our application cap.

Evidence Based Practice Unit@ebpu.bsky.social · 4mo ago

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

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

Applications open tomorrow 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. We advise applying early.

Evidence Based Practice Unit@ebpu.bsky.social · 4mo ago

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

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

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