...Loredana Gogoescu; Deeksha Elwadhi; Antonis A. Kousoulis Purpose This study aims to synthesise qualitative literature on young people’s experiences of protective factors for suicide to inform future research and development. Design/methodology/approach The authors conducted a systematic search...

...Molly Cross; Tim Clarke Purpose In response to elevated local self-harm and suicide rates, and the lack of a dedicated pathway for children and young people (CYP) who self-harm, a rapid response pathway united to reduce self-harm (RUSH) was developed and implemented within Norwich (Norfolk...

...Rebecca Reece; Isabelle Bray; Danielle Sinnett; Robert Hayward; Faith Martin Purpose There is a mental health crisis, particularly among young people. Despite many young people living in urban settings, reviews about the association between exposure to green or natural environments and mental...

... then publicly displaying the artworks can contribute to stigma reduction for young people (YP) experiencing mental health challenges in regional Australia. Design/methodology/approach Interviews were conducted with six young artists who use regional mental health services and 25 people who viewed...

... Suicide among young people is increasing, and traditional approaches are not reducing these deaths. Involving young people as researchers or trainers has been helpful, and policy-makers need to address the present social and cultural risk factors. Research limitations/implications Evidence differs...

...Sarah Grace Sherwin Purpose The purpose of this paper is to raise awareness of an understanding of how school nurses work in multiple spaces, supporting young people in relation to promoting and protecting their emotional and mental health and wellbeing. It is argued that young people’s emotional...

...Rebecca Collins; Caitlin Notley; Tim Clarke; Jon Wilson; David Fowler Purpose Whilst there are pockets of excellence in the provision of Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), many services fail to meet young people’s needs. Considering this, the purpose of this paper is to ascertain...

... are largely unknown beyond simple descriptors; admission lengths are unknown whilst on adult wards; staff feel confident yet lack resources; young people feel the transition from CAMHS ward to adult ward can be beneficial if done sensitively; young people have positive experiences of adult wards, including...

.... Design/methodology/approach YoungMinds employed its sector-leading expertise in youth and parent engagement. Both the films and digital packs were co-created with young people, parents and professionals, reflecting their real-life experiences of self-harm. Findings The project responded to young...

..., increased stigma. This paper seeks to examine the impact of a novel approach to anti‐stigma education, which aims to overcome these problems, “inclusive dialogue”. It encourages young people to grapple with the complexities of mental illness, with emphasis on personal narratives rather than abstract...

...Adrian Furnham; Richard Cook; Neil Martin; Mark Batey Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the mental health literacy of students. This study is part of the growing interest in mental health literacy among young people. Design/methodology/approach Over 400 university students...

...Julie Dowds This study explores young people's perceptions of eating disorders, the risks and consequences of developing an eating disorder, and the effectiveness of education and prevention programmes. Eating disorder prevention programmes are predominantly school‐based, target young women...

...: in family, school and community environments. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2008 Children Young people Strategic planning Integrating the promotion of child mental health into national policies for health sector reform To promote stable mental well-being during childhood (from birth...

...Breda Teahan; Deirdre McNamee; Lyn Donnelly Engaging young people in the planning of mental health promotion programmes and initiatives to meet their expressed needs continues to be a challenge for commissioners and providers. This paper reports a study to explore levels of self‐esteem and the main...