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ReSET Project
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Developing a transdiagnostic, school-based intervention to prevent adolescent mental health challenges 🧠
Led by Prof Essi Viding & Prof Pasco Fearon
@UKRI.org funded
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#MentalHealth #AdolescentWellbeing #ResetProject
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Wondering what the conference looked like? Well, here it is! ✨

Hosted at Anna Freud for the day, the event delved into the ReSET Project and our results, as well as touching upon school-related topics such as developmental language disorder, social networks and bullying.
🚨 Did you know we have a four-part Podcast series with the @thementalelf.bsky.social discussing what is required to tackle the growing mental health crisis among children and young people? Guest speakers include Prof Pasco Fearon, Prof Essi Viding, and Prof Peter Fonagy. #AdolescentMentalHealth 🎙️
February 16, 2026 at 11:28 AM
Here is a little recap of our time at the #AMHDMshowcase conference! 📈 Such a pleasure to be a part of such a brilliant and inspiring room of people 👏 Thank you @events.ukri.org for putting on an amazing 2-day event.

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AMHDM Showcase Conference (Feburary 2026)
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February 13, 2026 at 4:07 PM
📽️ On Day 4 of #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek, we compiled a list of quotes from our Facilitators and Young People who took part in the ReSET intervention that we thought reflected nicely onto this years theme of 'This is Our Place' 🏠️ Check out the video below! #Place2Be

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What Did Our Facilitators and Young People Really Think About ReSET? (Feedback Quotes)
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February 12, 2026 at 8:15 AM
What does 'This is My Place' mean?

🏫 For Day 3 of #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek, we take the theme of 'This is My Place' and outline why schools are already a safe space for young people and how ReSET aligns with schools to support young people's mental health. Check it out below!
February 11, 2026 at 7:30 AM
🤔 Did you know that young people spend on average 30% of their waking hours at school?

🏫 Check out our new video for Day 2 of #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek, where our colleague Josh Wood went back to his secondary school to interview one of the teachers...

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What Do Secondary School Teachers Think About Adolescent Mental Health? #cmhw
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February 10, 2026 at 7:39 AM
It's the start of #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek 🩵 This years theme is 'This is My Place', highlighting the importance of fostering a safe, nurturing environment that allows children and young people to feel a sense of belonging 🤝 More info ➡️ www.childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk #CMHW
February 9, 2026 at 8:01 AM
Today is @mind.org.uk #TimeToTalkDay
Being honest and talking about difficult things is tough! But it's also the first step towards getting the support you need. Talking also reduces the stigma around seeking support!
If you or someone you care about needs support, visit mind.org.uk/TimeToTalkDay
February 5, 2026 at 4:45 PM
When young people get the right support, parents feel the difference too! 🫶
For Stem4's Parent Mental Health Day 2026, we’re sharing some of the changes caregivers told us they’ve seen since their child attended the ReSET programme. 📣

#ParentMentalHealthDay #PMHD #PMHD2026
January 30, 2026 at 11:01 AM
📣 New Blog is live on @boldinsights.bsky.social ! @dralexlloyd.bsky.social and Laura Lucas discuss the promise of school-based interventions to preventing teen mental health issues.
#schools #mentalhealth #adolescents #intervention #research
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Can teen mental health problems be prevented in school?
A new approach teaches at-risk adolescents social and emotional skills and strategies
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January 27, 2026 at 1:17 PM
Another fascinating conversation between our brilliant ReSET collaborators! Check it out on YouTube or your favourite podcast app📲 #ReSET #podcast #mentalhealth #schools
🎙️ RESET Podcast Ep 3: Social Relationships and Mental Health

Mental health → relationship quality → mental health. It's bidirectional, and that matters for how we intervene.

Please listen and share with your networks @resetproject.bsky.social

🧵 THREAD
January 27, 2026 at 10:55 AM
We heard it's #NationalHugDay today... Here's a reminder that even a simple hug can be what it takes to brighten someone's day🤗 www.tiktok.com/@reset.proje...
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January 21, 2026 at 11:40 AM
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🎙️ RESET Podcast Ep 2: Supporting Emotional Skills

Why do adolescent brains experience emotions so intensely but struggle to regulate them? (Developmental mismatch: amygdala fully online, prefrontal regions still developing)

#Neuroscience #SchoolMentalHealth

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🧵 THREAD
January 20, 2026 at 8:15 AM
💬 Check out our newest blog post "A Day in the Life of a Research Assistant"! Our team member Reilly shares a sneak peak into an day of working in her role at ReSET. Share this with anyone who may be interested in a career in psychology research or is a recent psychology grad!
Day in the Life of a Research Assistant (Office Edition) – The ReSET Project – Building resilience through socio-emotional training
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 find out why it’s one of the most…
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January 14, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Go check out the first episode of our ReSET Mental Health Podcast!

Listen on YouTube on the Mental Elf's page!🧠🎤
🎙️ RESET Podcast Episode 1 is live!

Universal or targeted mental health interventions in schools? The evidence is clearer than you might think.

Featuring Pasco Fearon, Lucy Foulkes, Roslyn Law, and school staff who've implemented these approaches.
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January 13, 2026 at 11:11 AM
Happy New Year from the ReSET Team!✨⭐

We hope that you see the year out in style - whether that's celebrating with family, partying with friends or relaxing at home watching some good TV!🥂
December 31, 2025 at 3:03 PM
On the 1st Day of Christmas ReSET told me about... 1 Amazing Project 🌈🎁

ReSET is more than a study - it’s a collaborative effort of researchers, schools, teachers, students, caregivers, and clinicians.

Here’s to the journey and promising results so far - and what’s still to come!!

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December 23, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Happy Holidays from the ReSET Team!🎄❄️

We hope you have a festive period filled with joy, laughter, and plenty of celebrations. ReSET has enjoyed the festivities - decorating our office, filming holiday related content, festive lunches, and office christmas party. 🥂
December 23, 2025 at 8:30 AM
On the 2nd Day of Christmas ReSET told me about... 2 Professors had an idea 💡🎓

It all started with a conversation between Professors Essi Viding and Pasco Fearon. They saw the growing need for adolescent mental health support, and imagined a school-based, preventative, transdiagnostic intervention.
December 22, 2025 at 8:30 AM
On the 3rd Day of Christmas ReSET told me about... 3 Assessment Timepoints 🧠📈

We tracked our participants over 2-3 years, checking in on their wellbeing, peer relationships, and social-emotional development.
December 21, 2025 at 8:30 AM
On the 4th Day of Christmas ReSET told me about... 4 Years Running 🕰️📆

From 2021 to 2025, ReSET’s been on the move - designing, delivering, evaluating and reflecting. Now we’re in the final stretch: analysing results, writing up findings, and sharing what we’ve learned!
December 20, 2025 at 8:30 AM
On the 5th Day of Christmas ReSET told me about... 560 Participants 👨👩👧👦🎉

We aimed for 540... and smashed it. Across 28 groups, over 560 young people took part in ReSET — split almost evenly between intervention and control.
December 19, 2025 at 8:30 AM
On the 6th Day of Christmas ReSET told me about... 6 Publications (so far!) 📚🖋️

Even with all the busyness of the last 4 years, we still managed to publish! 💪 From evaluations of the feasibility study to development insights, ReSET’s made its mark in academic journals - and we’re not done yet!
December 18, 2025 at 8:30 AM
On the 7th Day of Christmas ReSET told me about ... 7 South-East Councils 🗺️📍

ReSET's gone nation-wide! While the majority of our groups ran within Central London and surrounding boroughs, we also travelled as far as Kent - visits to each school ranging from 11 to well over 100 times!🏃
December 17, 2025 at 8:30 AM
On the 8th Day of Christmas ReSET told me about ... 8 Week Intervention 📆

Those allocated to the intervention arm were invited to attend the 8 week intervention. Consisting of a session a week, focusing on developing skills for emotional processing & relational skills.
December 16, 2025 at 8:30 AM
🔥Team Spotlight🔥

Another ReSET Co-PI who needs no introduction Prof. Pasco Fearon is Director of the Centre for Child, Adolescent and Family Research and a world-leading developmental and clinical psychologist researching child development and mental health.🧠
December 15, 2025 at 9:01 AM