Jess Deighton
@jess-deighton.bsky.social
Professor of Child Mental Health and Wellbeing, UCL
Director, Applied Research and Evaluation, Anna Freud
Director of the Evidence Based Practice Unit
Director, Applied Research and Evaluation, Anna Freud
Director of the Evidence Based Practice Unit
Reposted by Jess Deighton
🚨 New paper alert!
Adolescents’ Experiences of Risk and Protective Factors in Relation to Mental Wellbeing and Mental Health
New study identifies distinct support profiles shaping how 11–12 year olds handle challenges.
🔗 www.frontiersin.org/articles/10....
#Research #CYPMH
Adolescents’ Experiences of Risk and Protective Factors in Relation to Mental Wellbeing and Mental Health
New study identifies distinct support profiles shaping how 11–12 year olds handle challenges.
🔗 www.frontiersin.org/articles/10....
#Research #CYPMH
Frontiers | Adolescents' experiences of risk and protective factors in relation to mental wellbeing and mental health: a typology developed using ideal-type analysis
BackgroundThere is increased interest in adolescent wellbeing and the factors that increase or decrease the risk of mental health difficulties during adolesc...
www.frontiersin.org
September 12, 2025 at 9:02 AM
🚨 New paper alert!
Adolescents’ Experiences of Risk and Protective Factors in Relation to Mental Wellbeing and Mental Health
New study identifies distinct support profiles shaping how 11–12 year olds handle challenges.
🔗 www.frontiersin.org/articles/10....
#Research #CYPMH
Adolescents’ Experiences of Risk and Protective Factors in Relation to Mental Wellbeing and Mental Health
New study identifies distinct support profiles shaping how 11–12 year olds handle challenges.
🔗 www.frontiersin.org/articles/10....
#Research #CYPMH
Come and join us!
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...
Registration is free! Join us at 5.30pm on 27 November and hear about #research from the last year
www.annafreud.org/training/cou...
October 1, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Come and join us!
EBPU now on BlueSky. Give us a follow!
We're looking for young people & caregivers to help shape research into financial support for families with social care input 📣 Have your voice heard 📷 Join discussions 📷https://forms.office.com/e/FEqfy7ktmU 📷 Questions? Families.Lives@annafreud.org #SocialCare #Research
September 4, 2025 at 6:23 AM
EBPU now on BlueSky. Give us a follow!
Reposted by Jess Deighton
We're looking for young people & caregivers to help shape research into financial support for families with social care input 📣 Have your voice heard 📷 Join discussions 📷https://forms.office.com/e/FEqfy7ktmU 📷 Questions? Families.Lives@annafreud.org #SocialCare #Research
September 3, 2025 at 2:57 PM
We're looking for young people & caregivers to help shape research into financial support for families with social care input 📣 Have your voice heard 📷 Join discussions 📷https://forms.office.com/e/FEqfy7ktmU 📷 Questions? Families.Lives@annafreud.org #SocialCare #Research
Anna Freud now on BlueSky!
Hi everyone! Welcome to our new BlueSky account.
For those who don't know us, we're a mental health charity and we've been supporting children and young people for over 70 years ⬇️
For those who don't know us, we're a mental health charity and we've been supporting children and young people for over 70 years ⬇️
September 4, 2025 at 6:23 AM
Anna Freud now on BlueSky!
Reposted by Jess Deighton
A warm welcome back to #school to all teaching staff 😎
If you are planning to sign up for the Staff Wellbeing report for your school or education setting and get a report by end of October - the deadline for registering is 12 September. Details here: www.corc.uk.net/wellbeing-in...
#teachers
If you are planning to sign up for the Staff Wellbeing report for your school or education setting and get a report by end of October - the deadline for registering is 12 September. Details here: www.corc.uk.net/wellbeing-in...
#teachers
September 3, 2025 at 1:23 PM
A warm welcome back to #school to all teaching staff 😎
If you are planning to sign up for the Staff Wellbeing report for your school or education setting and get a report by end of October - the deadline for registering is 12 September. Details here: www.corc.uk.net/wellbeing-in...
#teachers
If you are planning to sign up for the Staff Wellbeing report for your school or education setting and get a report by end of October - the deadline for registering is 12 September. Details here: www.corc.uk.net/wellbeing-in...
#teachers
Reposted by Jess Deighton
🏆 Huge congratulations to Dr
@jopavlopoulou.bsky.social (@uclpals.bsky.social) on winning The BJPsych Editor’s Choice Award!
Her winning paper reimagines translational science in ADHD & autism; centring the voices of neurodivergent youth.
@jopavlopoulou.bsky.social (@uclpals.bsky.social) on winning The BJPsych Editor’s Choice Award!
Her winning paper reimagines translational science in ADHD & autism; centring the voices of neurodivergent youth.
July 11, 2025 at 3:18 PM
🏆 Huge congratulations to Dr
@jopavlopoulou.bsky.social (@uclpals.bsky.social) on winning The BJPsych Editor’s Choice Award!
Her winning paper reimagines translational science in ADHD & autism; centring the voices of neurodivergent youth.
@jopavlopoulou.bsky.social (@uclpals.bsky.social) on winning The BJPsych Editor’s Choice Award!
Her winning paper reimagines translational science in ADHD & autism; centring the voices of neurodivergent youth.
Reposted by Jess Deighton
New report on understanding the drivers of declining youth mental health
To effectively respond to worsening mental health, we need to understand not just what is happening, but *why*
We used an evidence-based approach to unpack common explanations
1/🧵
youthfuturesfoundation.org/publication/...
To effectively respond to worsening mental health, we need to understand not just what is happening, but *why*
We used an evidence-based approach to unpack common explanations
1/🧵
youthfuturesfoundation.org/publication/...
Understanding drivers of recent trends in young people’s mental health - Youth Futures Foundation
Research report exploring the reasons for the recent decline in mental health among 14 to 24-year-olds in England
youthfuturesfoundation.org
July 17, 2025 at 11:54 AM
New report on understanding the drivers of declining youth mental health
To effectively respond to worsening mental health, we need to understand not just what is happening, but *why*
We used an evidence-based approach to unpack common explanations
1/🧵
youthfuturesfoundation.org/publication/...
To effectively respond to worsening mental health, we need to understand not just what is happening, but *why*
We used an evidence-based approach to unpack common explanations
1/🧵
youthfuturesfoundation.org/publication/...
Very important report out today from the Youth Futures Foundation exploring factors accounting for escalating mental health problems in young people. Lead by fantastic colleagues from the University of Manchester (@olademk.bsky.social et al). Report here: youthfuturesfoundation.org/what-we-do/f...
Understanding young people’s declining mental health - Youth Futures Foundation
Exploring drivers of worsening mental health among 14-24 year olds through a first-of-its-kind study for England
youthfuturesfoundation.org
July 15, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Very important report out today from the Youth Futures Foundation exploring factors accounting for escalating mental health problems in young people. Lead by fantastic colleagues from the University of Manchester (@olademk.bsky.social et al). Report here: youthfuturesfoundation.org/what-we-do/f...
Reposted by Jess Deighton
Whole-class mental health sessions in schools have a small but significant effect in reducing depression and anxiety symptoms, according to new analysis led by Dr @danhayesphd.bsky.social and Prof @jess-deighton.bsky.social (@uclpophealthsci.bsky.social, @uclbrainscience.bsky.social and Anna Freud)
Mental health sessions in schools can reduce depression and anxiety symptoms
Whole-class mental health sessions in schools have a small but significant effect in reducing depression and anxiety symptoms, according to new analysis led by researchers at UCL and Anna Freud.
www.ucl.ac.uk
June 4, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Whole-class mental health sessions in schools have a small but significant effect in reducing depression and anxiety symptoms, according to new analysis led by Dr @danhayesphd.bsky.social and Prof @jess-deighton.bsky.social (@uclpophealthsci.bsky.social, @uclbrainscience.bsky.social and Anna Freud)
Reposted by Jess Deighton
🚨 Paper alert 🚨 There’s a lot of debate at the moment around universal, interventions in schools. A thread 🧵
Our new meta-analysis, published today, shows they can work in reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety.
www.frontiersin.org/journals/chi...
Findings discussed more below…
Our new meta-analysis, published today, shows they can work in reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety.
www.frontiersin.org/journals/chi...
Findings discussed more below…
Frontiers | Universal, school-based, interventions to improve emotional outcomes in children and young people: a systematic review and meta-analysis
IntroductionThere is debate into the impact of universal, school-based interventions to improve emotional outcomes. Previous reviews have only focused on anx...
www.frontiersin.org
June 2, 2025 at 6:24 AM
🚨 Paper alert 🚨 There’s a lot of debate at the moment around universal, interventions in schools. A thread 🧵
Our new meta-analysis, published today, shows they can work in reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety.
www.frontiersin.org/journals/chi...
Findings discussed more below…
Our new meta-analysis, published today, shows they can work in reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety.
www.frontiersin.org/journals/chi...
Findings discussed more below…
Reposted by Jess Deighton
The Department for Education also published a set of briefing papers and a technical report to accompany the research papers:
www.gov.uk/government/p...
And there are some resources available at Anna Freud:
www.annafreud.org/research/cur...
@jess-deighton.bsky.social @neilhumphrey.bsky.social
www.gov.uk/government/p...
And there are some resources available at Anna Freud:
www.annafreud.org/research/cur...
@jess-deighton.bsky.social @neilhumphrey.bsky.social
Education for wellbeing programme findings
Findings from evaluation of mental health interventions in schools.
www.gov.uk
April 29, 2025 at 11:37 AM
The Department for Education also published a set of briefing papers and a technical report to accompany the research papers:
www.gov.uk/government/p...
And there are some resources available at Anna Freud:
www.annafreud.org/research/cur...
@jess-deighton.bsky.social @neilhumphrey.bsky.social
www.gov.uk/government/p...
And there are some resources available at Anna Freud:
www.annafreud.org/research/cur...
@jess-deighton.bsky.social @neilhumphrey.bsky.social
Reposted by Jess Deighton
It is never really my work, but usually a team effort, but thanks for telling me 😅
More importantly:
This trial (INSPIRE) and its companion trial (AWARE) are now published and you can read and cite the #PrePrint papers, economic evaluations, #CACE analyses, and qualitative findings:
osf.io/kxug7/
More importantly:
This trial (INSPIRE) and its companion trial (AWARE) are now published and you can read and cite the #PrePrint papers, economic evaluations, #CACE analyses, and qualitative findings:
osf.io/kxug7/
April 29, 2025 at 11:37 AM
It is never really my work, but usually a team effort, but thanks for telling me 😅
More importantly:
This trial (INSPIRE) and its companion trial (AWARE) are now published and you can read and cite the #PrePrint papers, economic evaluations, #CACE analyses, and qualitative findings:
osf.io/kxug7/
More importantly:
This trial (INSPIRE) and its companion trial (AWARE) are now published and you can read and cite the #PrePrint papers, economic evaluations, #CACE analyses, and qualitative findings:
osf.io/kxug7/
Reposted by Jess Deighton
Getting ready for our "Education for #Wellbeing" programme dissemination events in London (today) and Manchester (tmrw).
You can find event details, resources, and other important information (linked) here:
www.annafreud.org/research/cur...
#MentalHealth #Schools @jess-deighton.bsky.social
You can find event details, resources, and other important information (linked) here:
www.annafreud.org/research/cur...
#MentalHealth #Schools @jess-deighton.bsky.social
March 12, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Getting ready for our "Education for #Wellbeing" programme dissemination events in London (today) and Manchester (tmrw).
You can find event details, resources, and other important information (linked) here:
www.annafreud.org/research/cur...
#MentalHealth #Schools @jess-deighton.bsky.social
You can find event details, resources, and other important information (linked) here:
www.annafreud.org/research/cur...
#MentalHealth #Schools @jess-deighton.bsky.social
Reposted by Jess Deighton
We've been working hard to give young people's voices due weight in the mental health field.
Naz says that "this really levels the playing field in terms of power, because often young people don’t feel they have much of that."
Read her story here: orlo.uk/KeUnw
Naz says that "this really levels the playing field in terms of power, because often young people don’t feel they have much of that."
Read her story here: orlo.uk/KeUnw
February 12, 2025 at 8:38 PM
We've been working hard to give young people's voices due weight in the mental health field.
Naz says that "this really levels the playing field in terms of power, because often young people don’t feel they have much of that."
Read her story here: orlo.uk/KeUnw
Naz says that "this really levels the playing field in terms of power, because often young people don’t feel they have much of that."
Read her story here: orlo.uk/KeUnw
Reposted by Jess Deighton
🎤Great interview on BBC Radio 4 with @jess-deighton.bsky.social on building children’s resilience.💡
💬 Hear Jess speak about it on PM here at 48 minutes 32 seconds into the show: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
💬 Hear Jess speak about it on PM here at 48 minutes 32 seconds into the show: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
PM - 10/02/2025 - BBC Sounds
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
www.bbc.co.uk
February 11, 2025 at 12:01 PM
🎤Great interview on BBC Radio 4 with @jess-deighton.bsky.social on building children’s resilience.💡
💬 Hear Jess speak about it on PM here at 48 minutes 32 seconds into the show: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
💬 Hear Jess speak about it on PM here at 48 minutes 32 seconds into the show: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Reposted by Jess Deighton
You can find the DFE briefings and technical report here:
www.gov.uk/government/p...
And you find #PrePrint papers for impact, implementation, qualitative & economics here:
osf.io/kxug7/
#PublicHealth #Schools #MentalHealth
www.gov.uk/government/p...
And you find #PrePrint papers for impact, implementation, qualitative & economics here:
osf.io/kxug7/
#PublicHealth #Schools #MentalHealth
Education for wellbeing programme findings
Findings from evaluation of mental health interventions in schools.
www.gov.uk
February 10, 2025 at 5:18 PM
You can find the DFE briefings and technical report here:
www.gov.uk/government/p...
And you find #PrePrint papers for impact, implementation, qualitative & economics here:
osf.io/kxug7/
#PublicHealth #Schools #MentalHealth
www.gov.uk/government/p...
And you find #PrePrint papers for impact, implementation, qualitative & economics here:
osf.io/kxug7/
#PublicHealth #Schools #MentalHealth
Our large scale mental health in schools trial findings are out now! Lots to dig into, and we’ll have events next month to talk through in more detail.
After collaborating with @jess-deighton.bsky.social @neilhumphrey.bsky.social @pravpatalay.bsky.social and many others since early 2017, the results of the "Education for Wellbeing" programme are out.
Top-level summary here
www.annafreud.org/research/cur...
#RCT #CACE #AnnaFreud #HealthEconomics
Top-level summary here
www.annafreud.org/research/cur...
#RCT #CACE #AnnaFreud #HealthEconomics
February 10, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Our large scale mental health in schools trial findings are out now! Lots to dig into, and we’ll have events next month to talk through in more detail.
Reposted by Jess Deighton
A helpful breakdown of our recently published study exploring how girls make sense of rates of low mood and anxiety, from @pediatricskc.medsky.social drkristenstuppy.substack.com/p/adolescent...
Adolescent girls’ explanations of their high rates of low mood and anxiety
As a pediatrician, I often hear kids and teens say things like:
drkristenstuppy.substack.com
February 10, 2025 at 5:59 AM
A helpful breakdown of our recently published study exploring how girls make sense of rates of low mood and anxiety, from @pediatricskc.medsky.social drkristenstuppy.substack.com/p/adolescent...
Good morning from the girls
January 11, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Good morning from the girls
Best thing about the break so far is having time to read this wonderful book. Alan Garner’s writing makes my soul sing.
December 24, 2024 at 1:31 PM
Best thing about the break so far is having time to read this wonderful book. Alan Garner’s writing makes my soul sing.
Happy solstice to you all. Brighter days are coming!
December 21, 2024 at 10:54 AM
Happy solstice to you all. Brighter days are coming!
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*Networks of care for the modern adolescent* 🫶🌻
In our new paper, we combine a #network approach + applied research lens to explore where #youngpeople are accessing #mentalhealth support & how helpful they find it.
w/ Simon R White & @minafazeloxford.bsky.social
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
In our new paper, we combine a #network approach + applied research lens to explore where #youngpeople are accessing #mentalhealth support & how helpful they find it.
w/ Simon R White & @minafazeloxford.bsky.social
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
![[Figure 2 from the publication]: shows a network diagram of 18 different types of mental health support young people report accessing in the last year, alongside perceived helpfulness.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:xpv6ssc77pgiuovb4ra2wrwx/bafkreifx3av5l7mtq3atk5ylekrcdzmll6v6btm2nlsbuvn25mu54h2hb4@jpeg)
December 19, 2024 at 9:59 AM
*Networks of care for the modern adolescent* 🫶🌻
In our new paper, we combine a #network approach + applied research lens to explore where #youngpeople are accessing #mentalhealth support & how helpful they find it.
w/ Simon R White & @minafazeloxford.bsky.social
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
In our new paper, we combine a #network approach + applied research lens to explore where #youngpeople are accessing #mentalhealth support & how helpful they find it.
w/ Simon R White & @minafazeloxford.bsky.social
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
Hear more about our BESST trial research findings around an effective mental health intervention for secondary schools, and find out what we have planned for the future. Excellent research expertly led by June Brown and funded by NIHR
Early intervention for depression for young people youtu.be/MjawE8KxH4o?...
Learn about this major NIHR (National Institute for Health and Care Research) funded study aimed at reducing depression symptoms in 16 to 18-year-olds in schools.
Webinar video now live on our YouTube ICYMI
Learn about this major NIHR (National Institute for Health and Care Research) funded study aimed at reducing depression symptoms in 16 to 18-year-olds in schools.
Webinar video now live on our YouTube ICYMI
BESST webinar, 29 Nov 2024
YouTube video by Mental Elf
youtu.be
December 18, 2024 at 10:11 AM
Hear more about our BESST trial research findings around an effective mental health intervention for secondary schools, and find out what we have planned for the future. Excellent research expertly led by June Brown and funded by NIHR