Young people

We are working with the Association for Young People’s Health (AYPH) to make research and data about adolescent health more easily accessible.

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Our tools, data and services

Read our Research Summaries highlighting the key issues and statistical trends in research and policy relating to young people’s health and well-being.

  • Adolescent self-harmnew
  • Adolescent ADHD
  • Health implications of new technology
  • Adolescent sleep
  • Long-term conditions
  • Accidents and injuries
  • Mental health and emotional well-being
  • Health inequalities
  • Disability
  • Physical activity
  • Alcohol and substance use
  • Teenage pregnancy and sexual health
  • Diet nutrition and eating behaviours
We have developed a range of tools which will support you in finding the data and evidence you need to help improve services for young people. If you need any advice in using the tools or interpreting the information they provide, contact the local specialist working in your area.

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Key Resources

The substance use hub new brings together a variety of resources relating to young people's substance use, including those related to trends in adolescent substance use, risk factors, prevention and intervention and long-term outcomes.

The teenage conceptions hub new aims to bring together a range of resources relating to teenage conceptions, pregnancy and births.

The transitions to adulthood hub new brings together a range of resources and evidence relating to young people's transition process into the adult world.

The youth justice section of our site is for those interested in the commissioning and delivery of services for children and young people (and their families) whose behaviour puts them in contact or at risk of contact with the youth justice system.

Free summaries now available: Key data on adolescence 2011 gives easy access to a range of research and statistical data about young people, including health, employment, education and lifestyle. It is an essential resource for all researchers, practitioners and policy makers working with young people today.

Adolescent health in the UK today
This paper examines the key trends in adolescent health, the main policy themes of the last decade, and issues for service delivery. Quick links to local and national data and trends are available.

There is a wealth of resources relating to young people’s health and well-being in our Knowledge Hub. Search the Knowledge Hub by using the search box at the top right of the page, or click on a key theme on the left-menu.

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