Our investigators use state-of-the-art methods to study causes and risk factors related to mental health problems and work together with clinicians and policy makers to improve their prevention and treatment.
Research
UCL has a rich portfolio of ground-breaking research in Children and Young People's Mental Health.
Partnership and Collaboration
UCL researchers work with partners to push the boundaries of our understanding and share our knowledge in Children and Young People's Mental Health.
Education and Training
UCL offers several graduate study programmes in or related to Children and Young People's Mental Health.
Events
Find out about UCL Children and Young People’s Mental Health events including the latest in the Catalyst Seminar Series.
Headlines
Academic pressure linked to increased risk of depression in teens
Pressure to achieve at school at age 15 is linked to depressive symptoms and risk of self-harm, and the association appears to persist into adulthood, finds a study led by UCL researchers.
13 Feb 2026
Group support programme helps foster carers avoid burnout
A group-based support programme for foster carers significantly improves carer wellbeing, reduces burnout and stress, and strengthens relationships with children in care, while also offering good value for money, finds a new study led by a UCL researcher.
09 Feb 2026
Analysis: Feeling guilty about drinking? You’re not alone
In an article for the Institute of Alcohol Studies, Dr Sharon Cox (UCL Institute of Epidemiology & Health Care) reports on new analysis finding that one in eight people who drink at increasing or higher-risk levels felt guilt or remorse after drinking in the past six months.
06 Feb 2026