Evidence Based Practice Unit
@ebpu.bsky.social
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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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
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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...
The new report gives a detailed picture of young people's lives in Year 8👉 www.annafreud.org/research/cur...
October 1, 2026 at 2:57 PM
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...
The new report gives a detailed picture of young people's lives in Year 8👉 www.annafreud.org/research/cur...
There is still time to register for Coram's free online event on 16 October - Building secure futures: longitudinal evidence on attachment in adoption.
Find out more: www.coram.org.uk/training-and...
Find out more: www.coram.org.uk/training-and...
Building secure futures: Longitudinal evidence on attachment in adoption - Coram
Join researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to hear findings from the three phases of this 25-year longitudinal adoption study.
www.coram.org.uk
September 17, 2026 at 3:00 PM
There is still time to register for Coram's free online event on 16 October - Building secure futures: longitudinal evidence on attachment in adoption.
Find out more: www.coram.org.uk/training-and...
Find out more: www.coram.org.uk/training-and...
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...
Join our free So What? webinar on 5 November to explore the findings.
Register: www.annafreud.org/training/cou...
September 10, 2026 at 2:38 PM
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...
Join our free So What? webinar on 5 November to explore the findings.
Register: www.annafreud.org/training/cou...
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
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
August 28, 2026 at 8:40 AM
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
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
New findings from the AWARE trial, which evaluated two school-based mental health programmes with 12,000+ Year 9 pupils in England.
The Guide improved intended help-seeking, but further investigation of both programmes is needed before wider rollout.
Read more: www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
The Guide improved intended help-seeking, but further investigation of both programmes is needed before wider rollout.
Read more: www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
School-based intervention study examining universal approaches for depressive symptoms and mental health literacy of pupils in Year 9 in England (AWARE): multi-school, parallel group, cluster randomis...
School-based intervention study examining universal approaches for depressive symptoms and mental health literacy of pupils in Year 9 in England (AWARE): multi-school, parallel group, cluster randomis...
www.cambridge.org
August 27, 2026 at 3:43 PM
New findings from the AWARE trial, which evaluated two school-based mental health programmes with 12,000+ Year 9 pupils in England.
The Guide improved intended help-seeking, but further investigation of both programmes is needed before wider rollout.
Read more: www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
The Guide improved intended help-seeking, but further investigation of both programmes is needed before wider rollout.
Read more: www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
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/...
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/...
August 20, 2026 at 8:53 AM
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/...
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/...
Join Coram's free 'Building secure futures' event and hear findings from a 25-year longitudinal adoption study exploring attachment, identity and developmental outcomes, alongside adoptive parents’ experiences.
www.coram.org.uk/training-and...
www.coram.org.uk/training-and...
Building secure futures: Longitudinal evidence on attachment in adoption - Coram
Join researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to hear findings from the three phases of this 25-year longitudinal adoption study.
www.coram.org.uk
August 13, 2026 at 8:48 AM
Join Coram's free 'Building secure futures' event and hear findings from a 25-year longitudinal adoption study exploring attachment, identity and developmental outcomes, alongside adoptive parents’ experiences.
www.coram.org.uk/training-and...
www.coram.org.uk/training-and...
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 ...
www.frontiersin.org
July 30, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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...
@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
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
July 23, 2026 at 3:37 PM
@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
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...
A study from researchers at UCL & @annafreudcharity.bsky.social explored this question in an alternative provision setting.
Findings: www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/13...
www.mdpi.com
July 23, 2026 at 8:23 AM
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...
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...
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...
July 16, 2026 at 8:23 AM
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...
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...
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!
July 9, 2026 at 10:48 AM
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
July 9, 2026 at 10:10 AM
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...
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July 2, 2026 at 2:31 PM
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...
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 👇
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 👇
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...
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...
June 25, 2026 at 2:17 PM
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 👇
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 👇
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....
June 25, 2026 at 2:14 PM
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...
Apply by June 29th annafreud.ciphr-irecruit.com/Applicants/v...
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 the details of how to apply here annafreud.ciphr-irecruit.com/Applicants/v...
June 23, 2026 at 1:52 PM
There is still time to apply for our #PhD #studentship
Apply by June 29th annafreud.ciphr-irecruit.com/Applicants/v...
Apply by June 29th 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 👇
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...
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A few publications have recently been released...
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#research #mentalhealth #wellbeing #children #youngpeople #mentalhealth #wellbeing #researchers #research #evidencematters | Child Outcomes Research Consortium (CORC)
CORC recently attended one of our enjoyable team days with the wider #research team at @AnnaFreud (many seen in this pic!) [And this post wouldn't be complete without thanks to Martha Reilly who ralli...
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June 18, 2026 at 3:21 PM
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 👇
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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...
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...
May 15, 2026 at 10:40 AM
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...
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...
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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)
It offers flexible grants for research or research-adjacent activities, such as training, secondments and networking. (1/2)
June 16, 2026 at 8:46 AM
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)
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
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
June 15, 2026 at 9:06 AM
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
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 the details of how to apply here annafreud.ciphr-irecruit.com/Applicants/v...
June 12, 2026 at 1:26 PM
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 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
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
June 4, 2026 at 12:09 PM
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
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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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
Find out more here bit.ly/4jvPJZC
May 27, 2026 at 3:27 PM
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
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
Find out more here bit.ly/4jvPJZC
May 27, 2026 at 3:27 PM
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
Find out more here bit.ly/4jvPJZC