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An Oxford University-led project, to significantly improve the health and life prospects of a generation of Africa’s youth, is one of 12 individual studies taking place as part of the new UKRI Global Research Hubs.
Talking to Children about Illness and Death of a Loved One During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Anxiety COVID-19 Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Depression Early intervention Global child development Mental Health
8 June 2020
The news that children could be faced with in the current COVID-19 pandemic may seem almost unspeakable. But, together, we must find words, and ways, to give voice to their experience and prevent millions of children struggling with their fears and uncertainty alone, say authors of a new Comment published in The Lancet Child and Adolescent Health.
Cash Transfers in Adolescence: A Developmental Perspective
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Child and adolescent Early intervention Global child development Mental Health
25 February 2020
Cash transfer programmes transfer cash to low-income households or individuals to expand social protection among the most vulnerable. Changes that happen during adolescence may impact whether or not a cash transfer programme is effective in encouraging certain behaviours.
Urgent need for guidelines to communicate with children about life threatening conditions
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Global child development Mental Health
15 March 2019
The global prevalence of life threatening conditions in children and parents makes it an urgent priority to develop child-focused communication guidelines for healthcare professionals to support families in their time of need.
New PODCAST series: focused on the mental health needs of refugee children
Global child development Mental Health
7 February 2019
This series of programmes covers assessment and then explores the ranges of interventions that can really help refugee children. From individual, such as narrative exposure therapy, to family and school-based interventions that can positively impact on a child’s mental health outcomes.
£20 million research hub could help African teens achieve their full potential
Global child development
24 January 2019
An Oxford University-led project, to significantly improve the health and life prospects of a generation of Africa’s youth, is one of 12 individual studies taking place as part of the new UKRI Global Research Hubs.