Study Seeks Parents Supporting Teens Through Mental Health Recovery

Local research invites parents and caregivers to share their experiences

A University of Leeds psychology student is conducting research into the role parents and caregivers play in supporting adolescents through periods of poor mental health and into recovery. The study aims to gather firsthand accounts from those who have cared for young people aged 10 to 24 during such times.

Who is eligible to participate?

• Parents or caregivers who have supported their adolescent child (aged 10-24) through a period of poor mental health to recovery. A formal diagnosis is not required.
• Individuals who are not currently diagnosed with a mental health condition themselves.
• Those not currently accessing NHS services for a mental health condition.
• Fluency in English and the ability to take part in a detailed interview.
• Willingness to discuss past experiences in a confidential setting.
• Not employed by the University of Leeds School of Psychology.

What does taking part involve?

Participants will be asked to take part in a single confidential interview lasting approximately 40 to 60 minutes. The interview can be conducted online via Microsoft Teams or in person at the University of Leeds campus, depending on the participant’s preference. The student conducting the research will provide a supportive and respectful environment throughout the interview.

How to register interest

Those interested in participating or seeking further information can contact the researcher by emailing ps22nm@leeds.ac.uk. Participants are encouraged to ask any questions before deciding whether to take part.

This research forms part of an undergraduate dissertation project at the University of Leeds and aims to contribute to a better understanding of the important role parents and caregivers have in adolescent mental health recovery.

Source: Doing Good Leeds