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...

An evaluation of Brain in Hand – a UK support service for people with autism, ADHD and mental health conditions combining on-demand human support and digital tools. Users of the service reported improved health-related quality of life, reduced anxiety, and better management of social anxiety and feelings of overwhelm which suggests digital tools can play...

Highlighting the relationship between mental health conditions and diet, this brief offers four policy recommendations to increase awareness and accessibility of dietary support for the prevention and treatment of mental health conditions.

This report presents findings from a review of scholarly, grey literature and expert interviews related to the perspectives, involvement, and practices for engaging people with lived experience in the development, implementation, and evaluation of digital mental health technologies. The study focuses digitally-mediated support for people with lived experience of anxiety, depression, and psychosis. The findings...