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Our research

On this page we’ve gathered together some of our published research on the experiences of young people in and around Sheffield.

You can also find links to some of the research studies that form the evidence base for our approach. 

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Our latest research

  • Understanding the Mental Health Needs of Y5 and Y6 Pupils in Sheffield

    Understanding the Mental Health Needs of Y5 and Y6 Pupils in Sheffield

    We conducted targeted research to better understand what support primary school children in Years 5 and 6 (ages 9-11) might need around their mental health and wellbeing.

  • Change the Prescription: A New Approach to Mental Health

    Change the Prescription: A New Approach to Mental Health

    We contributed to this report into the over-medicalisation of mental health and alternatives to prescription medications by the Centre for Social Justice.

  • Link Workers in Social Prescribing for Young People Work: A Case Study from Sheffield Futures

    Link Workers in Social Prescribing for Young People Work: A Case Study from Sheffield Futures

    This case study from the International Journal of Integrated Care looks at how we implement Social Prescribing here in Sheffield.

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Our evidence base

  • Connected to Thrive: A Vision for Social Prescribing for Children and Young People's Mental Health and Wellbeing

    Connected to Thrive: A Vision for Social Prescribing for Children and Young People's Mental Health and Wellbeing

  • South Yorkshire Skills and Employment Evidence Base

    SYMCA & KADA: South Yorkshire Skills and Employment Evidence Base

  • South Yorkshire NEET Report: Barriers to Education, Employment and Training

    South Yorkshire NEET Report: Barriers to Education, Employment and Training