Tag: Place
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Do parenting programmes improve mental wellbeing for families?
This study tested whether a group‑based parenting programme could improve wellbeing for families living in disadvantaged and ethnically diverse areas in England. Parents who took part in the programme reported better mental wellbeing both immediately after it ended and six months later, compared with those who were on a waiting list. The programme was delivered…
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Young people and work – policy response
The Equalise Work and Place themes responded to a call for evidence from the Department for Works and Pensions on Young people and work on 26th January 2026. Summary The response was prepared by the Equalise Work and Place themes with contributions from: We would be pleased to speak further about our response. Please contact…
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Why is mental health poorer among young people in England’s coastal communities?
Young people growing up in deprived coastal areas of England have poorer mental health in early adulthood than those who lived in similarly deprived inland areas. This study followed adolescents for more than a decade and found that while coastal communities face multiple environmental disadvantages, the main drivers of poorer mental health were families’ socioeconomic…
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Do teen friendships and family ties shape body weight into adulthood?
This study followed teenagers in the US into adulthood to see how their social connections influenced changes in body weight over time. Adolescents with stronger friendships tended to have healthier, more stable weight patterns as they grew older, while those with stronger family connections showed greater increases in body weight. These patterns were similar across…
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What’s the effect of growing up in deprived coastal communities for adult health?
Young people living in coastal areas of England report poorer health than those inland, especially in communities facing high deprivation. Using data from a national study, researchers found that coastal youth had worse self-rated health, more disability, and greater mental health challenges. These differences were strongest in the most deprived coastal areas. The findings suggest…