Research

This study revealed challenges in moderating SH/S content online, and highlighted inadequacies with current procedures. Policymakers and industry leaders should prioritise transparent and consistent moderation practices.

We reflect on the ways participatory research with young people has been conducted, and how we should progress

We identified the training needs and preferences of mental health professionals, in having discussions around online use with CYP

We explored the experience of young adults engaging with the digital peer support smartphone app, Tellmi

This study demonstrated the complexity of web-based interactions for those engaging with self-harm and suicide content, with beneficial and harmful material intertwined. Participants who demonstrated metacognition and digital efficacy skills have better control over their online use.

We gave a seminar discussing findings and resources developed as part of the Digital Dialogues project.

How should we talk about mental health and digital technology with young people?

We adapted a body image lesson for adolescents in Indonesia and used a cluster RCT to explore the impact

We gave a seminar introducing the Digital Dialogues project, aiming to enhance ways practitioners ask young people about their digital use and mental health.

Experiences from running an acceptability trial when recruiting to challenging RCTs with hard-to-reach populations