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Promoting Young People’s Mental Health in a Digital World
The social worlds that children and young people occupy are increasingly complex, and there are urgent public and professional concerns that children’s mental health is at risk. Of the many influences on children’s mental health, this network examines how the digital world is changing the way young people interact with family, school and peers and what these changes mean for children's mental health. Click here to find out more.
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Hacking the system: Young people’s views on the potential and risk of Internet of Things in their school
Short animation highlighting the urgent for conversations with young people in schools about data collection and it how that data can and should be used. Produced by eNurture grant recipient, Dr Katherine Easton, University of Sheffield. Read the project findings
Supporting parents to enhance young people’s mental health
In a blog for the Centre for Science and Policy (CSaP), Prof Gordon Harold highlights the importance of targeted early prevention strategies for sustained positive or improved outcomes for children, including mental health outcomes
Children and parents: media use and attitudes report 2022
Click here to read Ofcom’s findings on parents’ views about their children’s media use, and how parents of children and young people (aged 3-17) monitor and manage their children’s use.
Imagining Play in a Digital World
Watch eNurture Deputy Director Prof Sonia Livingstone’s keynote presentation at GameSym 2021, a 2-day international symposium (2 & 3 June 2021) organised by eNurture grant holders Dr Matthew Hart and Dr Athina Karatzogianni. Read about their eNurture-funded project here.
The Social Dilemma
A Young Person’s Perspective
Two young people from Alpha Youth Advisory Group discuss some of the key issues raised in the Netflix film ‘The Social Dilemma’. The video is introduced by eNurture Deputy Director, Prof Sonia Livingstone, who also provides an excellent summary of the main points at the end.
Online Safety Commission from Government: Our recommendations for making the online world safer for children
Click here to read a report published by the Children’s Commissioner on making the online world safer for children
Requirements and benefits of depositing your data with the UK Data Service
Christina Magder from the UK Data Service explains how to deposit your data after your research study, the types of data they accept and anonymity.
Cambridge Public Health Annual Showcase 2021
This hybrid event, held on 18 May, was aimed at introducing new research and innovations focusing on supporting young people’s mental health. Click here to watch presentations given by members of the eNurture Leadership Team and Advisory Board.
Mental Health Research Incubator
The incubator aims to promote career development in mental health research by sharing practical advice, connections and career development opportunities for aspiring and active researchers in mental health - at every career stage.
Care leaver relationships, mental health and online spaces
Short animation film based on findings from eNurture-funded project ‘Care leaver relationships, mental health and online spaces’ led by Dr Autumn Roesch-Marsh, University of Edinburgh. Read the project report
GameSym Policy Brief: Young People’s mental health in livestreaming and eSports environments
Click here to read the key findings from this eNurture-funded project led by Dr Matthew Hart and Prof Athina Karatzogianni (University of Leicester)
Unpacking Nature from Nurture: Understanding how Family Processes Affect Child and Adolescent Mental Health
A recording of eNurture Director Prof Gordon Harold’s talk for the Cambridge Neuroscience Interdisciplinary Seminar Series
Gaming, Livestreaming, Esports & Youth Mental Health
As part of GameSym 2021 (Gaming, Livestreaming, Esports & Youth Mental Health Symposium), young people from the Diana Award talk about the risks and positive aspects of online gaming, and the impact on their mental health.
Break The Cycle
Watch eNurture Director Prof. Gordon Harold in this short video produced by University of Sussex about the benefits of running on mental health. It's estimated that 1 in 4 of us will experience a mental health problem; the impact on individuals, families and friends can be immense
SHINE Webinar series
eNurture: Young People’s Mental Health in the Digital Age
Insights from our experts
Expert advice from our Leadership Team and Advisory Board on supporting children’s mental health and wellbeing during the transition back to school after lockdown. Click here.
CO:RE Webinar: Understanding children’s wellbeing in a digital world
Brighter Thinking Pod: Student wellbeing and mental health
In this Cambridge University Press podcast, eNurture Leadership Team member Prof Tamsin Ford and Dr Ros McLellan (University of Cambridge) talk about what good mental health and wellbeing planning looks like, and the importance of approaching this subject at the whole-school level.
Click here to listen to the podcast
Covid-19 Resources
Visit our Covid-19 Resources page for guidance and advice on how to support the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people during the pandemic, and the latest research papers on the impact of Covid-19 on CYP’s mental health.
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