This review examines the effectiveness of early intervention and secondary prevention approaches for supporting the mental health and wellbeing of young people and rangatahi aged 12-24 years. Overall, the evidence suggests many supports, including brief and low-intensity approaches, can reduce distress and improve wellbeing, functioning and coping.

Poor mental health affects more than one in five people across OECD and European Union countries. Focusing on depression and anxiety, this report sets out the strong economic case for investing in better mental health policies. It shows how evidence‑based interventions can improve health outcomes and boost economic growth through improved productivity and labour market...

This report shares synthesised evidence on the mechanisms of youth mental health interventions, examines the gaps and opportunities for research, and shares insights from young people with lived experience of mental health problems. It includes recommendations for future research to fill the gaps and better inform policy and funding decisions.

Using longitudinal data from a large cohort of Australian adolescents, this study examines changes in depression, psychological distress and anxiety symptoms; associations between symptoms and social determinants; and interactions between social determinants and effects on symptoms. The study highlights the need to address adolescent mental health in public health policy, research and practice.

Growing with Gratitude is a universal prevention program based on positive psychology that aims to prevent anxiety and depression in primary-school-aged children. A cluster randomised controlled trial was implemented in nine South Australian primary schools to evaluate the program. The findings highlight challenges with implementing prevention programs in primary schools and provide suggestions for future...