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ArticleFrontiers in public health2025

Gaps and opportunities in mental health support for young people: a process evaluation of a multi component intervention.

Jessica T Oha, Gemma Bridge, Chris Flood, Catherine L Jenkins, Charlotte Taylor-Page, Susie Sykes, Jane Wills, Wendy York, Patrick Callaghan, Paula Reavey

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Jessica T OhaCollege of Health and Life Sciences School of Applied and Health Sciences, London South Bank University, London, United Kingdom.
Gemma BridgeCollege of Health and Life Sciences School of Applied and Health Sciences, London South Bank University, London, United Kingdom.
Chris FloodCollege of Health and Life Sciences School of Nursing and Midwifery, London South Bank University, London, United Kingdom.
Catherine L JenkinsCollege of Health and Life Sciences School of Applied and Health Sciences, London South Bank University, London, United Kingdom.
Charlotte Taylor-PageCollege of Health and Life Sciences School of Applied and Health Sciences, London South Bank University, London, United Kingdom.
Susie SykesCollege of Health and Life Sciences School of Applied and Health Sciences, London South Bank University, London, United Kingdom.
Jane WillsCollege of Health and Life Sciences School of Applied and Health Sciences, London South Bank University, London, United Kingdom.
Wendy YorkMental Health Nursing Department, School of Health and Medical Sciences, London, United Kingdom.
Patrick CallaghanCollege of Health and Life Sciences School of Nursing and Midwifery, London South Bank University, London, United Kingdom.
Paula ReaveyCollege of Health and Life Sciences School of Applied and Health Sciences, London South Bank University, London, United Kingdom.

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Abstract

Background: Young people aged 16-25 are reporting rising rates of poor mental health, exacerbated by service gaps. Key life transitions such as moving from school to college, or into the workforce can increase vulnerability. Method: A mixed-methods evaluation was conducted of a multi-component, mental health intervention in the East of England. The evaluation aimed to: (1) Assess the fidelity, dose, and reach of the intervention; (2) Understand the mechanisms of impact and how change was generated; (3) Explore the influence of context, including dynamic relationships between those involved in delivering and accepting support, settings, and service delivery models; and (4) Assess if the intervention offered good value for money. Semi-structured interviews were held with local public health staff ( Results: The intervention demonstrated positive outcomes in life satisfaction and functional wellbeing for young people, with young people engaging across the intervention components ( Conclusion: Integrated, co-produced, and place-based approaches can support young people's mental health needs during life transitions. Investment in local partnerships and youth-centred design is important.

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Adolescent HealthMental HealthMental Health ServicesPersonal SatisfactionAdolescentAdultEnglandFemaleFocus GroupsHumansMalePublic HealthQualitative ResearchQuality of LifeSocial SupportYoung Adultcommunity-based interventioncost-effectivenesslife transitionsmental health serviceswellbeing outcomesyouth mental health

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