Resources for health professionals

Read research and information summaries about the prevalence, onset, risk factors, assessment and treatment for common mental health issues in young people, as well as finding clinical practice guidelines. Access printable fact sheets to share with young people and family and friends supporting young people.

 

Clinical research database

Find published studies (controlled trials and systematic reviews) of treatment and prevention strategies for mental health and substance use problems in young people. The database includes research published from 1980 with new research added annually.

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Treatment guidelines Printable fact sheets for young people and families
Treatment guidelines Printable fact sheets for young people and families
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Alcohol & other drugs
Anger
Anxiety
Bipolar disorder
BPD
Bullying
Communication & engagement
Depression
Eating disorders
Family inclusive practice
Integrated care
Psychosis
PTSD & trauma
Relationships & sex
Self harm
Sexuality & gender
Sleep
Suicide
PDF factsheet

Universal, community-based approaches to enhance young people’s wellbeing (part 2)

Evidence to Practice Part 2: Community engagement.
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Universal, community-based approaches to enhance young people’s wellbeing (part 1)

Evidence to Practice Part 1: What is wellbeing and what works to improve wellbeing?
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Evidence to practice: Defining integrated care in youth mental health

Defining integrated care in youth mental health, and implications for implementation at the service and clinical level.
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The importance of the GP in a young person’s mental health care
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Importance of talking to YP about early sexual risk taking

Sexual Health

Psychosis
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Managing the Challenges that can go with BPD presentation