Peer relationships

  • A theory of youth mental health recovery

    Mental health disorders have a negative impact on the individual, society and global economy. The prevalence of mental disorders is increasing in young people, and if unaddressed, research has shown that they may develop into severe and chronic illnesses. Despite this, research into youth mental health recovery is limited.

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  • Social connectedness and suicidal thoughts and behaviors among adolescents

    Suicide is a major public health concern claiming over 44,000 lives annually and ranking within the top 10 causes of death for the general population and the 2nd leading cause of death for those aged 15-24 years of age (though there is variation in this when examining causes by racial groups). 

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  • Children’s Understanding of Depression

    Depression is a mental illness that affects children and especially adolescents, however little is known about how children and adolescents understand depression. Gaining an understanding of how children perceive illness can facilitate effective communication with health professionals and children’s active involvement in decision-making about their health.

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  • Most Cited JCPP Articles #2 of 60

    Most cited JCPP papers #2 of 60: Twenty years’ research on peer victimization and psychosocial maladjustment: A meta-analytic review of cross-sectional studies

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  • Most Cited JCPP Articles #46 of 60

    Most cited JCPP papers #46 of 60: Longitudinal pathways linking child maltreatment, emotion regulation, peer relations, and psychopathology

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  • Professor Lucy Bowes

    ‘Adolescent peer relationships and mental health: an epidemiological perspective’ Professor Lucy Bowes 

    Professor Lucy Bowes lecture on ‘Adolescent peer relationships and mental health: an epidemiological perspective’. This was recorded on 16 March 2018 at the Emanuel Miller Memorial Lecture and National Conference 2018 ‘Focusing on Adolescent Mental Health’. ACAMH members can now receive a CPD certificate for watching this recorded lecture.

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  • Emanuel Miller Memorial Lecture and Conference 2018 – Focusing on Adolescent Mental Health

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  • Positive news on the Peer Education Project

    A new school-based programme by the Mental Health Foundation called the Peer Education Project (PEP) has been making leaps and bounds in tackling rising issues with mental health in young people.

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