Community centred mental health provision for young people

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Publicado en:European Journal of Public Health vol. 35, no. Supplement_4 (Oct 2025)
Autor principal: Sykes, S
Otros Autores: Wills, J, Bridge, G, Oha, J, Reavey, P, Callaghan, P
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520 3 |a Background Traditional mental health services for young people often require clinical diagnoses, operate rigid age thresholds, and rely on complex referral pathways - contributing to unmet need and disengagement. This evaluation adds to a growing evidence base on place-based mental health, examining a community programme with 4 projects including: 8 weeks of one-to-one support via Wellbeing Navigators, arts-based Community Hubs providing creative, inclusive spaces for support, a whole school approach to promoting mental health, and staff training. Methods A co-produced theory of change was developed. A mixed-method process evaluation explored intervention implementation through analysis of survey data on reported wellbeing and referrals. Cost-effectiveness was estimated using wellbeing outcomes as proxies for impact. Qualitative focus group and interview data with young people, public health commissioners, and delivery partners provided contextual insights. Results Co-locating services in community spaces led to greater engagement than more formal services, reaching those at risk of disengagement or poor mental health outcomes. Cost analysis indicated promising value for money, with cost per unit of improvement in DIALOG scores (i.e., satisfaction with life domains) ranging from £1,919 to £8,928, with most cost-effective outcomes seen in satisfaction with mental health. Wellbeing Navigators were described as trusted and supportive through key transitions. Conclusions Integrated, cross-sectoral, community-based approaches can support young people's mental health. This programme brought together education, health, social care, and community organisations, enabling support across key transition points. Community-based models such as Wellbeing Navigators and Community Hubs offer scalable, cost-effective solutions that reach those underserved by traditional services, warranting wider adoption across European settings. Key messages • Young people aged 16–25 often fall through gaps in accessing formal mental health services. Community-based support can offer low-cost, effective, holistic help during critical life transitions. • There needs to be greater investment in post-16 mental health provision with models of support that align with the diverse needs of this age group. 
653 |a Mental health 
653 |a Public health 
653 |a Mental health care 
653 |a Transition points 
653 |a Young adults 
653 |a Community organizations 
653 |a Community structure 
653 |a Mental health services 
653 |a Age 
653 |a Well being 
653 |a Health services 
653 |a Money 
653 |a Costs 
653 |a Cost effectiveness 
653 |a Health education 
653 |a Qualitative analysis 
653 |a Hubs 
653 |a Cost analysis 
653 |a Disengagement 
653 |a Satisfaction 
653 |a Referrals 
653 |a Health care expenditures 
653 |a Life transitions 
653 |a Health status 
653 |a Medical referrals 
653 |a Youth 
653 |a Community-based programs 
653 |a Alternative approaches 
653 |a Underserved populations 
653 |a Age groups 
653 |a Evaluation 
653 |a Social services 
653 |a Mental health promotion 
653 |a Clinical outcomes 
653 |a Community 
653 |a Thresholds 
653 |a Life satisfaction 
653 |a Educational programs 
653 |a Social 
700 1 |a Wills, J  |u College of Health and Life Sciences, London South Bank University, London, UK 
700 1 |a Bridge, G  |u College of Health and Life Sciences, London South Bank University, London, UK 
700 1 |a Oha, J  |u College of Health and Life Sciences, London South Bank University, London, UK 
700 1 |a Reavey, P  |u College of Health and Life Sciences, London South Bank University, London, UK 
700 1 |a Callaghan, P  |u College of Health and Life Sciences, London South Bank University, London, UK 
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