Children’s Mental Health Week – This is My Place and ReSET
Written by Joshua Wood (Research Assistant). This blog explores Children’s Mental Health Week, the current challenges of supporting young people’s wellbeing – including insights from a member of school staff…
The Prosocial Project – The Study of Prosocial and Antisocial Behaviour amongst Adolescents with Conduct Problems
Written by Joshua Wood (Research Assistant). I have worked at UCL’s Developmental Risk and Resilience Unit (DRRU) for 3 years now, two of which I spent working on the Prosocial…
Can Teen Mental Health Problems be Prevented in School?
In January 2026, Dr Alex Lloyd (Research Fellow) and Laura Lucas (Research Fellow - Project Manager) published a blog post with BOLD to discuss the promise of school-based interventions to…
Day in the Life of a Research Assistant (Office Edition)
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work as a Psychology Research Assistant (RA) at a top UK university? If so, you’re in the right place. Keep reading to…
New Project – ‘Explore-Exploit’ Paradigm and Mental Health in Adolescents
Adolescence is an exciting period filled with changes, challenges, and choices. Teenagers navigate decisions every day, from picking what to wear, to managing friendships and school stress. They experiment with…
21st International Congress of the European Society for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Conference
Poster Presentation: Young People’s Perspectives on Participation in the ReSET programme: a Group-Based, Preventative Mental Health Intervention delivered in Schools. References Viding, E., Lloyd, A., Law, R., Martin, P., Lucas,…
How to Support Young People to Embrace Self-Awareness in a Group Setting
By Olivia Stirling (Research Assistant) Do you work with young people, or maybe you’re a parent/caregiver of an adolescent? Have you ever wondered how self-awareness, typically seen as a personal…
Building Self-Awareness: Lessons from ReSET for Adults and Young People
By Erin Atkinson (Research Assistant) Self-awareness is a fundamental skill for emotional well-being however it can often be overlooked in daily life. One way we can develop self-awareness is through…
A Young Person’s Guide – Why Self-Awareness is a Game-Changer for Your Mental Wellbeing
By Manveer Sadhra (Research Assistant) Ever feel like your emotions are all over the place, or like you're making decisions without really knowing why? That’s where self-awareness comes in –…