COVID-19: Supporting Parents, Adolescents and Children during Epidemics (Co-SPACE)

Lead Research Organisation: University of Oxford
Department Name: Experimental Psychology

Abstract

COVID-19 has caused major disruptions to families' lives, through social distancing, school closures and lock-down. This is also a rapidly changing situation where different pressures will arise for children, young people and their families over time. While research has provided valuable information about how parents can support their children's mental health in general, we know little about what is likely to be effective and what families need at different stages of the COVID-19 crisis. The Co-SPACE project is tracking the mental health of children and young people aged 2-16 years throughout the pandemic. This is through an online survey completed monthly by parents/carers and young people (if aged 11-16 years) and in-depth interviews with parents/carers, young people and other people who may be involved in supporting them, such as teachers. We will specifically track young people from vulnerable groups, such as those from low income households, with pre-existing mental/physical health difficulties and looked after children. The findings will help identify what protects children and young people from deteriorating mental health over time, and at particular stress points, so that we can work out what advice, support and help parents would find most useful and inform policy and public health efforts to protect mental health as the pandemic progresses.

Publications

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Description Between March, 2020, and March, 2021, in the Co-SPACE sample, we have found:
- Clear increases in parent-reported symptoms of behavioural and attentional difficulties at times of peak restrictions, when most children were not physically attending school. These symptoms increased throughout the first national lockdown (March-June, 2020), decreased and stabilised as restrictions eased, increased again from January, 2021, when a further national lockdown was introduced, and then decreased again when most children returned to school in March, 2021.
- Average adolescent self-reported SDQ symptoms across all examined domains (behavioural, attentional, and emotional), and parent-reported emotional symptoms, were fairly stable over time; however, the highest levels of both parent-reported and adolescent-reported symptoms were when high levels of restrictions were in place and schools were closed to most children.
- We have seen greater changes in parent-reported mental health symptoms (in line with pandemic-related restrictions) among pre-adolescent children (aged 4-10 years), but a more stable pattern among adolescents (11-16 years).
- Stress has also been particularly high among parents of pre-adolescents when restrictions have been high. Notably, but unsurprisingly, parental stress was particularly high among single-adult households, among low-income families, and where children had special educational needs or neurodevelopmental disorders.
- Other clear patterns include the very high levels of parent-reported mental health symptoms among children and young people with special educational needs or neurodevelopmental disorders and those living on low family incomes throughout the pandemic. Although we saw overall improvements in parent-reported mental health symptoms in March, 2021, as restrictions eased, parents of children with special educational needs or neurodevelopmental disorders and in low-income families continued to report high levels of symptoms.

As a result of the work we are able to build an understanding of the psychological effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on children and young people in a way that can directly inform policy and practice.
Exploitation Route The materials used in the study have been made available to other researchers to be able to undertake complimentary research and parallel studies in the UK and other countries, using overlapping measures, in order to be able to make comparisons between datasets. Researchers will benefit from information around what protects children and young people from deteriorating mental health (over time, and at particular stress points) and how this varies according to child, family and environmental characteristics, in order to inform resources and support for families and policy and guidance in relation to supporting young people and families (e.g., around schools re-opening). The protocol is published on the Open Science Framework, the results of the study in peer-reviewed scientific journal and the data is currently being made available through the UK Data Service. Regular summaries of key findings have been and will continue to be published throughout the study (https://cospaceoxford.org/findings/) and sent directly to key stakeholders in a format that is accessible to a wide audience.
Sectors Education,Healthcare,Government, Democracy and Justice

 
Description Findings from the Co-SPACE have enabled us to build an understanding of the psychological effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on children and young people by collecting data in a way that can directly inform policy and practice. We have conducted preliminary analyses of the findings, presented through 11 reports on the Co-SPACE website (https://cospaceoxford.org/findings/). We have also sent them directly to policy makers, professionals and organisations supporting children and young people during the pandemic. Data snapshots have been provided to professionals and policy makers through eight supplementary reports in response to specific questions at particular stress points (e.g., schools reopening) to rapidly inform resources and support for families. We have presented findings to academic audiences and to members of the public through webinars (e.g., Facebook Live event). Our findings were referenced in a House of Commons Early Day motion tabled by Dr Lisa Cameron to investigate the effect of the Covid-19 outbreak on children's mental health and presented as evidence to a Government all party parliamentary group. Findings have been included in Department for Education State of the Nation 'Children and Young People's Wellbeing' reports. We have also made our findings available through local and national press, radio (e.g., BBC Radio 4, Radio 2; Five Live; local radio stations) and television (e.g., Newsnight; ITV; BBC South).
First Year Of Impact 2000
Sector Education,Healthcare,Government, Democracy and Justice
Impact Types Societal,Policy & public services

 
Description Anna Freud Research Bulletin: COVID and Children & Young People's Mental Health
Geographic Reach National 
Policy Influence Type Citation in clinical reviews
URL https://www.annafreud.org/media/13549/emergingevidence7.pdf
 
Description Child of the North Review and Recommendations
Geographic Reach National 
Policy Influence Type Citation in clinical reviews
URL https://www.thenhsa.co.uk/app/uploads/2022/01/Child-of-the-North-Report-FINAL-1.pdf
 
Description Children's Book - Everybody Worries
Geographic Reach National 
Policy Influence Type Implementation circular/rapid advice/letter to e.g. Ministry of Health
URL https://global.oup.com/news-items/archive/everybodyworries?cc=gb
 
Description Coronavirus (COVID-19): impact on children, young people and families - evidence summary July 2020
Geographic Reach National 
Policy Influence Type Contribution to a national consultation/review
URL https://www.gov.scot/publications/report-covid-19-children-young-people-families-july-2020-evidence-...
 
Description Covid-19 and children's well-being. ESRC Centre for Population Change Policy Briefing No. 67.
Geographic Reach National 
Policy Influence Type Citation in other policy documents
URL http://www.cpc.ac.uk/docs/2022_PB67_Covid19_and_childrens_well-being.pdf
 
Description Department of Education/SAGE Reviews
Geographic Reach National 
Policy Influence Type Contribution to a national consultation/review
 
Description DfE: Wellbeing for Education Return Project - First Expert Advisory Group
Geographic Reach National 
Policy Influence Type Participation in a guidance/advisory committee
 
Description Effect of the covid-19 outbreak on children's mental health
Geographic Reach National 
Policy Influence Type Contribution to a national consultation/review
URL https://edm.parliament.uk/early-day-motion/57210/effect-of-the-covid19-outbreak-on-childrens-mental-...
 
Description IPPO - Outlining what support children need in the summer of 2021
Geographic Reach National 
Policy Influence Type Implementation circular/rapid advice/letter to e.g. Ministry of Health
URL https://covidandsociety.com/support-children-need-most-this-summer-proposal-universal-wellbeing-prog...
 
Description IPPO- mitigating impacts of covid-19 pandemic on children and parents
Geographic Reach National 
Policy Influence Type Implementation circular/rapid advice/letter to e.g. Ministry of Health
URL https://eppi.ioe.ac.uk/cms/Portals/0/Lot%206%20-%20Parents%20-%20090921_LO.pdf?ver=2021-09-09-115329...
 
Description IPPO- summer support programmes for children
Geographic Reach National 
Policy Influence Type Implementation circular/rapid advice/letter to e.g. Ministry of Health
URL https://covidandsociety.com/wellbeing-recovery-what-should-summer-support-look-like-schoolchildren-2...
 
Description Mental Health Impact of Covid-19 on School Children Roundtable
Geographic Reach National 
Policy Influence Type Participation in a guidance/advisory committee
 
Description POST note
Geographic Reach National 
Policy Influence Type Implementation circular/rapid advice/letter to e.g. Ministry of Health
URL https://post.parliament.uk/research-briefings/post-pn-0653/
 
Description Presentation to APPG for Social Science and Policy
Geographic Reach National 
Policy Influence Type Participation in a guidance/advisory committee
 
Description Report - Association for Young People's Health
Geographic Reach National 
Policy Influence Type Contribution to a national consultation/review
URL https://www.youngpeopleshealth.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Impact-of-Covid-19-on-young-people-...
 
Description Social, emotional and mental wellbeing in primary and secondary education - Taking account of the impact of COVID-19 on mental health
Geographic Reach National 
Policy Influence Type Participation in a guidance/advisory committee
Impact NICE found Cathy's guidance helpful for their planning
 
Description State of the nation 2021: Children and young people's wellbeing
Geographic Reach National 
Policy Influence Type Contribution to a national consultation/review
URL https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1053...
 
Description UK Government Report - Children and Young People
Geographic Reach National 
Policy Influence Type Contribution to a national consultation/review
URL https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-mental-health-and-wellbeing-surveillance-report/...
 
Description UK Government Report - Children and Young People's Mental Health
Geographic Reach National 
Policy Influence Type Contribution to a national consultation/review
URL https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-mental-health-and-wellbeing-surveillance-report/...
 
Description UK Parliament Debate: Children
Geographic Reach National 
Policy Influence Type Contribution to a national consultation/review
URL https://hansard.parliament.uk/Lords/2021-06-17/debates/224EB14C-D967-4072-B555-C15ACDC859CC/Covid-19...
 
Description Duke of Westminster Award Co-Space
Amount £170,000 (GBP)
Organisation Westminster Foundation 
Sector Charity/Non Profit
Country United Kingdom
Start 06/2020 
End 11/2021
 
Description Learning from the trajectories of mental health challenges for children, young people and parents over the course of the Covid-19 pandemic
Amount £344,504 (GBP)
Funding ID ES/W011972/1 
Organisation Economic and Social Research Council 
Sector Public
Country United Kingdom
Start 02/2022 
End 01/2025
 
Description Making the most of the Co-SPACE study
Amount £150,000 (GBP)
Organisation Westminster Foundation 
Sector Charity/Non Profit
Country United Kingdom
Start 03/2022 
End 11/2023
 
Description Supporting Parents and Kids through Lockdown Experiences (SPARKLE)
Amount £404,763 (GBP)
Funding ID ES/V016393/1 
Organisation Economic and Social Research Council 
Sector Public
Country United Kingdom
Start 11/2020 
End 02/2022
 
Description "En jaksa enää etäkoulua", tiivistää 19-vuotias roomalainen Adriano Aliboni eurooppalaisten nuorten tunteet (YLE) 
Form Of Engagement Activity A magazine, newsletter or online publication
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Public/other audiences
Results and Impact Dr Simona Skripkauskaite talks about the Co-Space study.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
URL https://yle.fi/uutiset/3-11760376
 
Description "Wanted man quits lockdown at home for 'peace and quiet' in prison" (The Guardian) 
Form Of Engagement Activity A magazine, newsletter or online publication
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact Article mentions the Co-Space study findings.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2021
URL https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/feb/18/wanted-man-quits-lockdown-at-home-for-peace-and-quie...
 
Description #25 Coronavirus effects on children, and on other diseases (New Scientist) 
Form Of Engagement Activity A broadcast e.g. TV/radio/film/podcast (other than news/press)
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact The podcasts mentions Professor Cathy Creswell and the Co-Space study.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
URL https://www.newscientist.com/podcasts/25-coronavirus-effects-on-children-and-on-other-diseases-chang...
 
Description 'I'm broken': how anxiety and stress hit millions in UK Covid-19 lockdown (The Gurdian) 
Form Of Engagement Activity A magazine, newsletter or online publication
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Public/other audiences
Results and Impact Professor Cathy Creswell talks about the impact of lockdown on mental health of children and young people.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
URL https://www.theguardian.com/global/2020/jun/21/im-broken-how-anxiety-and-stress-hit-millions-in-uk-c...
 
Description 'The Evidence' BBC World Service 
Form Of Engagement Activity A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Public/other audiences
Results and Impact Interview and discussion as part off BBC World Service programme on the impact of the pandemic on mental health
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2021
 
Description 5 Live Breakfast 'Your Call' with Chris Warbuton 
Form Of Engagement Activity A broadcast e.g. TV/radio/film/podcast (other than news/press)
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact Professor Cathy Creswell contributes to the phone-in with advice around how families can cope with lockdown. The podcast is only available on Listen Again until 19/05/20.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
URL https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m000hgz1
 
Description ACAMH conference keynote 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact Keynote talk at conference for child and adolescent mental health practitioners, researchers and others
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2021
 
Description ACAMH teacher workshop 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Schools
Results and Impact Association of Child and Adolescent mental Health online workshop for teachers about how to manage child anxiety within school settings
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2022
 
Description APPG - Children's Mental Health 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact Professor Cathy Creswell presented at the APPG on a Fit and Healthy Childhood event regarding children's mental health. Professor Creswell discussed findings from the CoSPACE study and outlined how the results present high cause for concern.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
URL https://fhcappg.org.uk/?p=2651
 
Description APPG - Parental Participation in Education 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact Dr Simona Skripkauskaite presented findings from CoSPACE at the APPG on parental participation in education.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2021
URL https://www.parallelparliament.co.uk/APPG/parental-participation-in-education
 
Description Adolescent Health conference 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact Talk for professional practitioners, sparked questions and discussion
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
 
Description All-Party Parliamentary Group on a Fit and Healthy Childhood 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Policymakers/politicians
Results and Impact The purpose of this group is to promote evidence based discussion and produce reports on all aspects of childhood health and wellbeing including obesity; to inform policy decisions and public debate relating to childhood; and to enable communications between interested parties and relevant parliamentarians.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
URL https://fhcappg.org.uk/
 
Description Anak dari Keluarga Berpenghasilan Rendah Berisiko Alami Kesulitan Emosional (Suara) 
Form Of Engagement Activity A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact Article mentions Professor Creswell, the Co-Space study and its findings.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
URL https://www.suara.com/health/2020/09/17/095039/anak-dari-keluarga-berpenghasilan-rendah-berisiko-ala...
 
Description Annual Youth Mental Health Research conference (Ireland) 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact >100 participants attended online talk, sparked questions and discussion
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
 
Description BACK TO SCHOOL: How to get your child ready for the big transition (The Times) 
Form Of Engagement Activity A magazine, newsletter or online publication
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Public/other audiences
Results and Impact Dr Helen Dodd talks about the Co-Space survey and some tips on how to support children as schools reopen.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
 
Description BBC Radio 4- Today programme interview 
Form Of Engagement Activity A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Public/other audiences
Results and Impact Radio interview about the Co-CAT study on BBC radio 4 Today programme. Various contacts made afterwards with interest in study participation
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
 
Description BBC Radio Interview - Moshen Rajabi 
Form Of Engagement Activity A broadcast e.g. TV/radio/film/podcast (other than news/press)
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact Moshen Rajabi - an international collaborator on the CoSPACE study, based in Iran - was interviewed for BBC Radio.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2021
URL https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3ct1nv5
 
Description BBC Radio Kent 
Form Of Engagement Activity A broadcast e.g. TV/radio/film/podcast (other than news/press)
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Public/other audiences
Results and Impact Dr Polly Waite talks about the Co-Space study.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
 
Description BBC Radio Oxford Interview 
Form Of Engagement Activity A broadcast e.g. TV/radio/film/podcast (other than news/press)
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact Dr Simona Skripkauskaite was interviewed on BBC Radio Oxford about the findings of the CoSPACE study.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2021
URL https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p09fx5hv
 
Description BBC South Today Interview 
Form Of Engagement Activity A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach Regional
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact Dr Polly Waite was interviewed for BBC South Today about the impact of the pandemic on children's mental health and the findings of the CoSPACE study.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2021
 
Description BBC breakfast 
Form Of Engagement Activity A broadcast e.g. TV/radio/film/podcast (other than news/press)
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact Dr Polly Waite summarises some key findings from Co-Space Report 4 (primary school age children seemed to struggle more than adolescents).
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
 
Description BMJ Webinar - #CovidUnknowns: Covid and Mental Health 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact Professor Cathy Creswell and wider members of the CoSPACE team presented findings from the CoSPACE study to give insight into the impact of COVID-19 on child, parent and adolescent mental health.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2021
URL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8Taj1Bvnm8&t=25s
 
Description BPS Article - Impacts of the pandemic on the mental health and wider psychological development of our children 
Form Of Engagement Activity A magazine, newsletter or online publication
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact CoSPACE is cited as evidence that "Many of our most vulnerable young people will have suffered the most, including those with pre-existing mental health vulnerabilities, physical health difficulties, developmental differences, and learning difficulties."
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2021
URL https://www.bps.org.uk/blogs/division-clinical-psychology/impacts-pandemic-children
 
Description Back to primary school: social skills will be rusty (The Times) 
Form Of Engagement Activity A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact Dr Polly Waite talks about how parents can help their primary school children manage separation anxiety and shares the Co-Space study findings.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2021
URL https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/back-to-primary-school-social-skills-will-be-rusty-mxmw3pnzz
 
Description Back to school after lockdown: school reintegration and youth mental health 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Public/other audiences
Results and Impact The aim of the webinar was to share what research tells us about school reintegration and youth mental health and to explore the practical implications for children, young people and their families as schools reopen after the COVID-19 lockdown.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
URL https://emergingminds.org.uk/emerging-minds-covid-19-webinar-series/
 
Description Back to secondary school: don't jump in with solutions (The Times) 
Form Of Engagement Activity A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact Dr Polly Waite talks about how to help young people settle back into the school routine and shares the Co-Space study findings.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2021
URL https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/back-to-secondary-school-dont-jump-in-with-solutions-g0kxk60m5
 
Description Blog Post - Mother's exhaustion in a pandemic world 
Form Of Engagement Activity Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact Co-Space is cited in a blog post on the ECR Developmental Network about the impact of the pandemic on parents - specifically, the exhaustion felt by mothers.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2021
URL https://sites.google.com/view/the-ecr-developmental-network/blog?authuser=0
 
Description Bloqueo de COVID-19 aflora dificultades emocionales en niños (TEKCRISPY) 
Form Of Engagement Activity A magazine, newsletter or online publication
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Public/other audiences
Results and Impact The article mentions the Co-Space study.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
URL https://www.tekcrispy.com/2020/06/16/bloqueo-covid-19-dificultades-emocionales-ninos/
 
Description Body & Soul: How to keep your children happy during lockdown: a parents' guide (The Sunday Times) 
Form Of Engagement Activity A magazine, newsletter or online publication
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact Professor Cathy Creswell gives advice for parents during lockdown
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
URL https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/how-to-keep-your-children-happy-during-lockdown-a-parents-guide-9...
 
Description CAHM Digital - TOPIC and Co-SPACE research 
Form Of Engagement Activity A broadcast e.g. TV/radio/film/podcast (other than news/press)
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach Regional
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact Polly Waite and Amy McCall were interviewed by Olivia Gorvett for the CAHMS Digital podcast series and talked about TOPIC group's research including Co-SPACE project.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2023
 
Description CAMHS National Summit 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact Dr Pete Lawrence presented at the CAMHS National Summit
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2021
 
Description COVID-19 Lockdown: A Child and Adolescent Mental Health Crisis (Reachwell) 
Form Of Engagement Activity Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Public/other audiences
Results and Impact Professor Cathy Creswell talks about how children's and young people's mental health and well-being has been affected by Covid-19 pandemic. The Co-Space study findings are mentioned in references.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
URL https://reachwell.org/2020/07/09/covid-19-lockdown-a-child-and-adolescent-mental-health-crisis/
 
Description COVID-MINDS: Examining Mental Health during the COVID-19 Pandemic 
Form Of Engagement Activity A broadcast e.g. TV/radio/film/podcast (other than news/press)
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact Polly Waite was features in a video introducing the COVID-MINDS network, led by UCL Institute of Epidemiology and Health Care. It is an international network of scholars who examined the global impact of the pandemic on mental health. In total, the network and its participating researchers launched 170 longitudinal studies in more than 60 countries over two years.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2022
URL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCDtm-yYU1I
 
Description Catalonian digital newspaper - The psychological consequences of a year of Covid-19 in our lives 
Form Of Engagement Activity A magazine, newsletter or online publication
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact CoSPACE is cited in an online Spanish newspaper (Elnacional.cat) in an article titled "Estas son las consecuencias psicológicas de un año de Covid-19 en nuestras vidas"
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2021
URL https://www.elnacional.cat/es/salud/consecuencias-psicologicas-ano-covid-19-vidas_591609_102.html
 
Description Children from low income backgrounds show elevated mental health difficulties throughout lockdown (HR news) 
Form Of Engagement Activity A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Public/other audiences
Results and Impact The article mentions the Co-Space study and its findings.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
URL http://hrnews.co.uk/children-from-low-income-backgrounds-show-elevated-mental-health-difficulties-th...
 
Description Children show increase in mental health difficulties over COVID-19 lockdown - University of Oxford (Viral Stories) 
Form Of Engagement Activity A magazine, newsletter or online publication
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Public/other audiences
Results and Impact Professor Cathy Creswell talks about the Co-Space study findings.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
URL https://viralstories.co.uk/2020/06/17/children-show-increase-in-mental-health-difficulties-over-covi...
 
Description Children's behaviour has got worse during lockdown with a rise in temper tantrums, Oxford study finds (The Telegraph) 
Form Of Engagement Activity A magazine, newsletter or online publication
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Public/other audiences
Results and Impact Professor Cathy Creswell talks about the Co-Space findings.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
URL https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2020/06/16/childrens-behaviour-has-got-worse-lockdown-rise-temper-t...
 
Description Children's mental health improved after return to school, Oxford University study finds (The Telegraph) 
Form Of Engagement Activity A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact Professor Cathy Creswell talks about the Co-Space study and the recent findings.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
URL https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2020/11/16/childrens-mental-health-improved-return-school-oxford-un...
 
Description Children's mental health in a time of lock down (Total Health) 
Form Of Engagement Activity A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact Professor Cathy Creswell comments on children's mental health during lockdown and talks about the aim of the Co-Space study.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
URL https://www.totalhealth.co.uk/blog/childrens-mental-health-time-lock-down
 
Description Co Space Study on ITV Tonight 
Form Of Engagement Activity A broadcast e.g. TV/radio/film/podcast (other than news/press)
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact ITV Tonight mentions the Co-Space study and its recent findings.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
URL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oCnUJhLtgM
 
Description Co-SPACE featured in University of Oxford's research page of child mental health 
Form Of Engagement Activity Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact The Co-SPACE project has been featured in the covering page for Brain and Mental Health from Infancy to Adolescence at University of Oxford. It was featured in the section under research of lockdowns and mental health, highlighting the prompt response to track children and young people's mental health throughout the COVID-19 crisis and identify ways to protect their mental health.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2023
URL https://oxford.shorthandstories.com/brain-and-mental-health-from-infancy-to-adolescence/
 
Description Co-SPACE featured in University of Oxford's research page of parental mental health 
Form Of Engagement Activity Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact The Co-SPACE project has been featured in the covering page for Parental and Maternal Mental Health at University of Oxford. It was featured in the section under research of parental mental health and Covid-19, highlighting its prompt response to help us understand the impact of the COVID-19 on the mental health of parents and carers.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2023
URL https://oxford.shorthandstories.com/parental-and-maternal/
 
Description Co-SPACE's Report 13 featured in NIHR News 
Form Of Engagement Activity Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact Co-SPACE's latest report, Report 13, has been featured in NIHR news and features. The report outlines the changes in child mental health and parental financial stress 30 months after the start of COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2023
URL https://www.arc-oxtv.nihr.ac.uk/news/changes-in-children2019s-mental-health-and-parents2019-financia...
 
Description Co-SPYCE reports 
Form Of Engagement Activity A magazine, newsletter or online publication
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Public/other audiences
Results and Impact We have produced reports detailing how young children's mental health has been affected by lockdown and the Covid-19 pandemic. These reports are publicly available and have been covered in a range of media outlets. They are also shared with a range of policy makers.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020,2021
URL http://cospaceoxford.org/
 
Description Conference - The future of youth and family engagement in museums 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact Adrienne Shum presented at a conference about how children, young people and families might get involved in heritage in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2021
URL https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/kids-in-museums-conference-2021-tickets-145486902241?utm_source=event...
 
Description Conference key note presentation - Leeds Trinity Global Covid summit 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Other audiences
Results and Impact Presentation as part of a webinar for international audience, with questions and answers afterwards. Feedback from event suggested audience had greater knowledge and understanding afterwards.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2022
URL https://www.leedstrinity.ac.uk/research/british-families-in-lockdown-study/covid-19-summit/
 
Description Conference: Youth Mental Health & COVID-19 - What do we know and what should we do? 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact Dr Polly Waite and Professor Cathy Creswell presented the latest insights from the CoSPACE study at this Emerging Minds mini-conference over 3 days.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2021
URL https://emergingminds.org.uk/conference-youth-mental-health-covid-19-what-do-we-know-and-what-should...
 
Description Conference: Youth Mental Health & COVID-19 - What do we know and what should we do? 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Public/other audiences
Results and Impact Impacts in short, medium and long term: How will the wider societal consequences of COVID-19 affect children and young people's mental health?
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
URL https://emergingminds.org.uk/conference-youth-mental-health-covid-19-what-do-we-know-and-what-should...
 
Description Conversations with kids about coronavirus (The Guardian) 
Form Of Engagement Activity A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Public/other audiences
Results and Impact Dr Polly Waite discusses the Co-Space study, which has followed 12,000 families during the pandemic to look at how they are coping and what parents can do to help support their children's mental health.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2021
URL https://www.theguardian.com/news/audio/2021/feb/01/conversations-with-kids-about-coronavirus-podcast
 
Description Coronavirus: Parents need help with managing children's emotions (Nursery World) 
Form Of Engagement Activity A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Public/other audiences
Results and Impact Dr Helen Dodd talks about the Co-Spyce and Professor Cathy Creswell talks about the Co-Space study and its purpose.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
URL https://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/news/article/coronavirus-parents-need-help-with-managing-children-s-e...
 
Description Coronavirus: What is anxiety and how can I get help? (BBC news) 
Form Of Engagement Activity A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Public/other audiences
Results and Impact The article mentions Co-Space study and its findings.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
URL https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/health-54013718?__twitter_impression=true
 
Description Coronavirus: Young children's mental health suffered in lockdown - study (Nursery World) 
Form Of Engagement Activity A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact Professor Cathy Creswell talks about the Co-Space study findings and the impact of disruption of schooling on children and their families, especially with regards to children with special education needs and those from lower income households.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
URL https://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/news/article/coronavirus-young-children-s-mental-health-suffered-in-l...
 
Description Coronavirus: Younger children 'struggle with behaviour and focus in lockdown' (The Sunday Times) 
Form Of Engagement Activity A magazine, newsletter or online publication
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Public/other audiences
Results and Impact An article reporting on the results of Report 4 - Younger children have struggled to cope with lockdown but teenagers are faring well.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
URL https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/younger-children-struggle-with-behaviour-and-focus-in-lockdown-ox...
 
Description Covideos 
Form Of Engagement Activity A broadcast e.g. TV/radio/film/podcast (other than news/press)
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Public/other audiences
Results and Impact Interview about research activities and response to the COVID pandemic
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2021
URL https://youtu.be/qWAqBkx311Y
 
Description Demi Kesehatan Mental, Anak Perlu Bermain Bersama Teman-temannya (Kompas) 
Form Of Engagement Activity A magazine, newsletter or online publication
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Public/other audiences
Results and Impact Dr Helen Dodd talks about the Co-Spyce study.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
URL https://lifestyle.kompas.com/read/2020/06/16/205644220/demi-kesehatan-mental-anak-perlu-bermain-bers...
 
Description Department of Psychiatry Presentation about Co-SPACE 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact Dr Polly Waite and Professor Cathy Creswell delivered a presentation on the CoSPACE study so far.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
URL https://talks.ox.ac.uk/talks/id/dfab57ad-fe59-409b-95fe-4ca794e9c5d7/
 
Description Dining with Dinosaurs 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach Local
Primary Audience Postgraduate students
Results and Impact Talk to postgraduate students from across disciplines
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2022
 
Description Early Years Scotland Talk 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact I ran a CPD webinar for Early Years Scotland. This was attended by 91 practitioners and members of Early Years Scotland, who are primarily early years practitioners. The focus of the talk was on the importance of play for children's emotional wellbeing. I also shared findings from the national survey study. Feedback was that event was really helpful for giving tips to take back to professional practice.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2021
 
Description Economist Article - How the pandemic has upended the lives of working parents 
Form Of Engagement Activity A magazine, newsletter or online publication
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact CoSPACE findings are cited throughout the article with regard to parental and child mental health.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2021
URL https://www.economist.com/international/2021/05/22/how-the-pandemic-has-upended-the-lives-of-working...
 
Description Editorial Perspective: Rapid responses to understand and address children and young people's mental health in the context of COVID-19 
Form Of Engagement Activity A magazine, newsletter or online publication
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact Cathy Creswell published a editorial perspective piece on the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry which highlights the need for rapid responses to understand and address children and young people's mental health in the context of COVID-19.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2022
URL https://acamh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jcpp.13626
 
Description Emanuel Miller Memorial Lecture and Conference 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact Professor Cathy Creswell was a keynote speaker at the conference. The presentation was titled: "Children and young people's mental health in the context of COVID-19: The Co-SPACE study and how we have responded to it".
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2021
URL https://www.acamh.org/event/miller21/
 
Description Evening Standard - Duke of Westminster: Early intervention support is key to avoiding a greater crisis in children's mental health 
Form Of Engagement Activity A magazine, newsletter or online publication
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact The Duke of Westminster wrote a piece for the Evening Standard about the impact of COVID-19 on children's mental health and how funding from the Westminster Foundation is supporting the CoSPACE study. The objectives, importance and findings of the ongoing study are discussed.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2022
URL https://www.standard.co.uk/comment/duke-of-westminster-children-mental-health-early-intervention-sup...
 
Description Exeter University talk 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach Regional
Primary Audience Public/other audiences
Results and Impact to be completed
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
 
Description Experti z Oxfordu: Lockdown negatívne vplýva na správanie žiakov (Pravda) 
Form Of Engagement Activity A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact Professor Cathy Creswell talks about the Co-Space study and recent findings.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
URL https://uzitocna.pravda.sk/skola/clanok/569069-experti-z-oxfordu-lockdown-negativne-vplyva-na-sprava...
 
Description FST Webinar - The Effect of the Coronavirus Lockdown on the Mental Health of Children and Young People 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact Professor Cathy Creswell presented findings from the CoSPACE study and outlined the importance of identifying those with enduring problems and ensuring they are able to access evidence-based treatments going forward.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2021
URL https://www.foundation.org.uk/Events/2021/The-Effect-of-the-Coronavirus-Lockdown-on-the-Ment
 
Description Fifth of primary children afraid to leave house over Covid-19, survey finds (The Guardian) 
Form Of Engagement Activity A magazine, newsletter or online publication
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Public/other audiences
Results and Impact Professor Cathy Creswell talks about Co-Space study findings.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
URL https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/apr/10/fifth-of-primary-children-afraid-to-leave-house-becaus...
 
Description Forbes Article - Children's Mental Health Took A Massive Hit During Lockdown, Says UK Study 
Form Of Engagement Activity A magazine, newsletter or online publication
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact Dr Polly Waite was interviewed and quoted in a Forbes News article about the findings of the CoSPACE study. CoSPACE findings are cited throughout.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2021
URL https://www.forbes.com/sites/nickmorrison/2021/05/06/children-mental-health-took-a-massive-hit-durin...
 
Description Foundation for Science and Technology- invited talk 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Policymakers/politicians
Results and Impact Invited talk for the Foundation of Science and Technology
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2021
 
Description Future Minds NI 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach Regional
Primary Audience Third sector organisations
Results and Impact Invited talk to broad audience, sparked questions and discussion
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
 
Description Get a Grip Parenting podcast 
Form Of Engagement Activity A broadcast e.g. TV/radio/film/podcast (other than news/press)
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Public/other audiences
Results and Impact I recorded a podcast with Dr Kathy Weston who runs the Get a Grip Parenting podcast. We discussed children's mental health and play during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
URL https://www.drkathyweston.com/podcast
 
Description Global Covid-19 Summit: Family Experiences and Lessons Learned 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact Dr Polly Waite was a keynote speaker at the Global Covid-19 Summit held by Leeds Trinity University. The aim of the event was to explore the lessons learned from research and help to inform policy debates relating to children and families living through the pandemic. Dr Polly Waite's presentation was entitled: "Tracking the Mental Health of Children, Young People and Families through the Covid-19 Pandemic: Findings from the Co-SPACE Project."
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2022
URL https://www.leedstrinity.ac.uk/research/british-families-in-lockdown-study/covid-19-summit/
 
Description How children in the UK are coping with the coronavirus lockdown (New America) 
Form Of Engagement Activity A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Schools
Results and Impact Professor Cathy Creswell talked about the Co-Space study and the recent findings.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
URL https://www.newamerica.org/education-policy/edcentral/how-children-uk-are-coping-coronavirus-lockdow...
 
Description How children in the UK are coping with the coronavirus lockdown (New Scientist) 
Form Of Engagement Activity A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Public/other audiences
Results and Impact Professor Cathy Creswell talks about the Co-Space study, its findings and the impact of lockdown on families.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
URL https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg24732913-700-how-children-in-the-uk-are-coping-with-the-coron...
 
Description How to keep your child cheerful during the Covid pandemic (The Times) 
Form Of Engagement Activity A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact The article mentions Co-Space study and its findings.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
URL https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/how-to-keep-your-child-cheerful-during-the-covid-19-pandemic-6k3s...
 
Description How to look after ourselves in a darker lockdown (The Times) 
Form Of Engagement Activity A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact Professor Cathy Creswell talks about the Co-Space study and its findings.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
URL https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/how-to-look-after-ourselves-in-a-darker-lockdown-gkcrc5dl3
 
Description I've recanted: give toddlers your phone, says baby guru Penelope Leach (The Times) 
Form Of Engagement Activity A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact Article includes a reference to the Co-Space study and Professor Cathy Creswell.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
URL https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/ive-recanted-give-toddlers-your-phone-says-baby-guru-penelope-lea...
 
Description IPPO Webinar - Closing schools, colleges and universities during COVID-19: What were the effects and how should they be addressed? 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Policymakers/politicians
Results and Impact Professor Cathy Creswell presented CoSPACE findings at an IPPO Webinar that aimed to bring together policymakers, practitioners and researchers to discuss current findings and plan out ways forward for the recovery of education - especially for those most affected by the pandemic.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2021
 
Description Imperial College- Launch of MH network 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach Regional
Primary Audience Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact Invited talk at launch of new cross disciplinary, cross sector research network
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2021
 
Description Initial findings from the Co-Spyce study (ITV Meridian News) 
Form Of Engagement Activity A broadcast e.g. TV/radio/film/podcast (other than news/press)
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact Dr Pete Lawrence from the University of Southampton presents the early findings of the Co-SYCE study, looking at what parents can do to help support their pre-school children's mental health during the coronavirus pandemic.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
URL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJyVCNLVp9k&feature=emb_logo
 
Description Interdisciplinary Child Well-Being Network (ICWBN) online workshop: "COVID-19 crisis and children's economic well-being, education and mental health in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland" 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact Professor Cathy Creswell did a 20 minute at the ICWBN's online workshop, entitled "Tracking children, young people, and parents' mental health throughout the pandemic: Findings from the UK Co-SPACE study and how we are responding to them".
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2021
URL https://icwbn.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/icwbn-workshop/
 
Description Interview Cathy Creswell: The government has failed children and young people in this pandemic (The Guardian) 
Form Of Engagement Activity A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Public/other audiences
Results and Impact Professor Cathy Creswell talks about the Co-Space study findings and the impact of lockdown on mental health of children.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
URL https://www.theguardian.com/society/2020/nov/17/cathy-creswell-government-failed-children-and-young-...
 
Description Interview on BBC South Today 
Form Of Engagement Activity A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach Regional
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact Interview on regional BBC news programme
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
URL https://cospaceoxford.org/interview-with-dr-polly-waite-on-bbc-south/
 
Description Interview with Faculti 
Form Of Engagement Activity A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact Dr Simona Skripkauskaite was interviewed by the academic media Faculti to discuss the Co-SPACE study, with highlight on the Lancet paper, and its partner studies which were set up to help understand how families have coped throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, and what parents can do to support their children's mental health.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2023
URL https://faculti.net/covid-19-supporting-parents-adolescents-and-children-during-epidemics/
 
Description Interview with Guardian - children being school ready 
Form Of Engagement Activity A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Public/other audiences
Results and Impact I was interviewed for The Guardian about young children's school readiness following lockdown and Covid-19.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2021
URL https://www.theguardian.com/education/2021/jan/18/fewer-uk-children-school-ready-after-covid-nursery...
 
Description JackFM interview 
Form Of Engagement Activity A broadcast e.g. TV/radio/film/podcast (other than news/press)
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach Regional
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact Dr Polly Waite was interviewed about the CoSPACE study as part of the news bulletin on JackFM Oxfordshire.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2022
 
Description Jeremy Vine show on radio 2 
Form Of Engagement Activity A broadcast e.g. TV/radio/film/podcast (other than news/press)
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Public/other audiences
Results and Impact Dr Polly Waite talks about the Co-SPACE study.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
 
Description Latest on Oxford's fight against COVID-19 (Oxford Science blog) 
Form Of Engagement Activity Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Public/other audiences
Results and Impact Dr Polly Waite and Professor Cathy Creswell talk about the Co-Space study and the impact of the pandemic on children's mental health.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
URL https://www.ox.ac.uk/news/science-blog/latest-oxfords-fight-against-covid-19
 
Description Lockdown and children's health (Nature) 
Form Of Engagement Activity A broadcast e.g. TV/radio/film/podcast (other than news/press)
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Public/other audiences
Results and Impact Dr Helen Dodd talks about the findings of the Co - SPYCE study (with 1700 participants).
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
URL https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-02093-y
 
Description Lowenstein webinar 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Public/other audiences
Results and Impact >100 people attended an online talk and discussion hosted by Mariella Frostrop, sparked discussion and follow up requests for information
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
 
Description Lunchtime Talk: "A year in pandemic: Changes in parent, child, and adolescent mental health" 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact Dr Simona Skripkauskaite presented a talk about changes in parent, child and adolescent mental health at a lunchtime event, hosted by the Oxford University MPLS division as part of Mental Health Awareness Week.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2021
 
Description Lunchtime Webinar Series - YOULEAD 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact Professor Cathy Creswell presented at conference - held as a series of lunchtime webinars - in which she talked about the anxiety epidemic in young people before, and during, Covid-19.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
URL https://www.irishpsychiatry.ie/product/youlead-1st-annual-youth-mental-heath-research-lunchtime-webi...
 
Description Mental Elf Series - Prof Cathy Creswell in conversation with Mariella Frostrup 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact Professor Cathy Creswell kicked off a series of talks with the Mental Elf by discussing child and adolescent mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic with Mariella Frostrup
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
URL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K84io1uSSF4
 
Description Mental Health and well-being - Covid 19: Supporting parents, adolescents and children during pandemics 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Public/other audiences
Results and Impact Institute for Global Innovation, University of Birmingham 'Living with the pandemic' webinar series.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
URL https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?extid=ZG0UK50tE09rNpfr&v=748943125960545&ref=watch_permalink
 
Description Mental health impact on children of coronavirus lockdown (Oxford Mail) 
Form Of Engagement Activity A magazine, newsletter or online publication
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach Regional
Primary Audience Public/other audiences
Results and Impact Professor Cathy Creswell talks about the Co-Space study findings.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
URL https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/18520383.mental-health-impact-children-coronavirus-lockdown/
 
Description Mental health impact on children of coronavirus lockdown (Witney Gazette) 
Form Of Engagement Activity A magazine, newsletter or online publication
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach Regional
Primary Audience Public/other audiences
Results and Impact Professor Cathy Creswell talks about the Co-Space findings.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
URL https://www.witneygazette.co.uk/news/18520383.mental-health-impact-children-coronavirus-lockdown/
 
Description Mirage News - Positive impact of funding research in mental health (Duke of Westminster Visit) 
Form Of Engagement Activity A magazine, newsletter or online publication
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact Mirage News published an article about the Duke of Westminster's visit to to see the positive impact of funding from the Westminster Foundation on mental health research - in particular, the CoSPACE study
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2022
URL https://www.miragenews.com/positive-impact-of-funding-research-in-mental-717159/
 
Description Mood Movement Research Network - Exploring prevalence, risk and protective factors of mental distress in YP in the UK and Ireland 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact Dr Polly Waite presented findings from the CoSPACE study as part of the Mood Movement event.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2021
URL https://moodmovement.org/event-1/
 
Description More Than Robots Meet Up 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact Dr Simona Skripskauskaite presented the latest insights from the CoSPACE study at the More Than Robots Meet Up.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2021
URL https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/more-than-robots-meet-up-february-2021-tickets-135869159313?aff=eemai...
 
Description NIHR Arc-OX TV newsletter: Co-SPACE Report 13 
Form Of Engagement Activity A magazine, newsletter or online publication
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact Co-SPACE's latest Report 13 was featured in the NIHR Arc-OX TV newsletter. The report outlines the changes in child mental health and parental financial stress 30 months after the start of COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2023
URL https://www.arc-oxtv.nihr.ac.uk/news/changes-in-children2019s-mental-health-and-parents2019-financia...
 
Description National Children's Bureau 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact Professor Cathy Creswell did a presentation to the National Children's Bureau
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
 
Description News from Wales - Welsh social enterprise looks to support single parents on World Mental Health Day 
Form Of Engagement Activity A magazine, newsletter or online publication
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact CoSPACE findings are cited with regard to parental wellbeing and their experiences during the pandemic.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2021
URL https://newsfromwales.co.uk/welsh-social-enterprise-looks-to-support-single-parents-on-world-mental-...
 
Description Okasha conference,, Cairo 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact Online presentation to international audience of clinicians and academics
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2021
 
Description Oxford Alumni talk 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Public/other audiences
Results and Impact Online talk for Oxford University Alumni. Sparked extensive questions and discussion
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
 
Description Oxford NIHR Article - Children and Adolescents' Mental Health: a year of lockdowns 
Form Of Engagement Activity A magazine, newsletter or online publication
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact Dr Polly Waite was interviewed and is quoted in this article discussing the impact of COVID-19 on children and young people's mental health. CoSPACE findings are cited throughout.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2021
URL https://oxfordhealthbrc.nihr.ac.uk/children-and-adolescents-mental-health-a-year-of-lockdowns/
 
Description Oxford Science Festival 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Public/other audiences
Results and Impact >100 participants attended public talk; excellent feedback received
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
 
Description Oxford Science and Idea Festival 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact In this live public talk, Professor Cathy Creswell discussed a range of evidence-based ways for parents to help their children overcome problems with anxiety.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
URL https://if-oxford.com/event/childhood-anxiety-helping-parents-help-their-children/
 
Description Oxford University - Positive impact of funding research in mental health (Duke of Westminster Visit) 
Form Of Engagement Activity A magazine, newsletter or online publication
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact The University of Oxford published an article about the Duke of Westminster's visit to to see the positive impact of funding from the Westminster Foundation on mental health research - in particular, the CoSPACE study.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2022
URL https://www.ox.ac.uk/news/2022-02-02-positive-impact-funding-research-mental-health
 
Description Oxford launches study on lockdown's effects on young people (Cherwell) 
Form Of Engagement Activity A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach Regional
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact Professor Cathy Creswell talks about the Co-Space study and its purpose.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
URL https://cherwell.org/2020/05/21/oxford-launches-study-on-lockdowns-effects-on-young-people/
 
Description Oxford researchers seek to tackle impact of coronavirus on young people's mental health (Banbury Guardian) 
Form Of Engagement Activity A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach Regional
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact Professor Cathy Creswell talks about the purpose of the Co-Space study.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
URL https://www.banburyguardian.co.uk/health/coronavirus/oxford-researchers-seek-tackle-impact-coronavir...
 
Description PARENTAL WARNING Primary school kids plagued by mental health issues in lockdown - the nine signs to know (The Sun) 
Form Of Engagement Activity A magazine, newsletter or online publication
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Public/other audiences
Results and Impact Professor Cathy Creswell talks about the impact of lockdown on mental health of children and young people.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
URL https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/11886039/kids-plagued-mental-health-issues-lockdown-nine-signs-to-know...
 
Description Parental mental health worsens under new national COVID-19 restrictions (Mirage News) 
Form Of Engagement Activity A magazine, newsletter or online publication
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact Professor Cathy Creswell talks about the Co-Space study and the impact on lockdown on parental mental health.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2021
URL https://www.miragenews.com/parental-mental-health-worsens-under-new-national-covid-19-restrictions/
 
Description Parents' stress and depression 'rise during lockdowns' (BBC news) 
Form Of Engagement Activity A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact Professor Cathy Creswell talks about Co-Space study findings.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2021
URL https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-55707322
 
Description Podcast - Mental Health in Lockdown and its Impact on Children, Adolescents and Families 
Form Of Engagement Activity A broadcast e.g. TV/radio/film/podcast (other than news/press)
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact Dr Polly Waite was interviewed by the ACAMH for a podcast about families' mental health in lockdown according to findings from the CoSPACE study.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2021
URL https://www.acamh.org/podcasts/mental-health-in-lockdown-and-its-impact-on-children-adolescents-and-...
 
Description Podcast recorded for Black Dog Institue Expert Insights podcast 
Form Of Engagement Activity A broadcast e.g. TV/radio/film/podcast (other than news/press)
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact I was invited to record a podcast for the Black Dog Institute Expert Insights series. The podcast focused on the role of play to support children's mental health during Covid-19.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
URL https://podbay.fm/p/expert-insights-black-dog-institute-podcasts/e/1589329942
 
Description Podcast with Tooled Up Education 
Form Of Engagement Activity A broadcast e.g. TV/radio/film/podcast (other than news/press)
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact Dr Simona Skripkauskaite was interviewed for a podcast series the ANCHOR where she talked about her Ox-Well study on gaming behaviours and her role in the Co-SPACE project.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2023
URL https://anchor.fm/dr-kathy-weston/episodes/Researcher-of-the-Month-Is-Heavy-Gaming-Detrimental-to-Yo...
 
Description Presentation - Psychiatry Department Away Day 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact The event was to disseminate research findings to members of the department from other research groups. The talk was titled 'Findings from the Co-Space Study' and lasted approx 15 mins.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2021
 
Description Primary pupils finding lockdown harder, study shows (TES) 
Form Of Engagement Activity A magazine, newsletter or online publication
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Public/other audiences
Results and Impact Professor Cathy Creswell talks about the Co-Space study findings.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
URL https://www.tes.com/news/coronavirus-primary-pupils-finding-lockdown-harder-study-shows
 
Description Primary school pupils are suffering increasing emotional problems as lockdown progresses, Oxford University study finds (Mail Online) 
Form Of Engagement Activity A magazine, newsletter or online publication
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Public/other audiences
Results and Impact Professor Cathy Creswell talk Co-Space findings.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
URL https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8428005/Primary-school-pupils-suffering-emotional-problems-...
 
Description Primary school pupils suffering more emotional problems in lockdown, says Oxford University study (Sound health and lasting wealth) 
Form Of Engagement Activity A magazine, newsletter or online publication
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Public/other audiences
Results and Impact Professor Cathy Creswell talks about the Co-Space study findings.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
URL https://www.soundhealthandlastingwealth.com/covid-19/primary-school-pupils-suffering-more-emotional-...
 
Description Prof Cathy Creswell discusses Co-SPACE study (BBC Newsnight) 
Form Of Engagement Activity A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact Professor Cathy Creswell talks about the Co-Space study and its recent findings on children's and young people's mental health.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
URL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsKmd8AeL3k
 
Description Providing evidence for policy 
Form Of Engagement Activity A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Policymakers/politicians
Results and Impact I was contacted to provide expert evidence for a SAGE report on the impact of school closures on children and to support decision making regarding play policy in Scotland. I responded to these requests twice for SAGE and once for Scotland.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020,2021
 
Description Radio Verulum, The Parents Show 
Form Of Engagement Activity A broadcast e.g. TV/radio/film/podcast (other than news/press)
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact Dr Polly Waite discusses managing children's anxiety during Covid-19 lockdown.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
URL http://www.radioverulam.com/rvplayer/?timestamp=1588273200&postid=6214&offset=230
 
Description Radio interview - JackFM 
Form Of Engagement Activity A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact Olly Robertson was interviewed about the SPARKLE trial for JackFM.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2021
URL https://psychollygy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/SPARKLE-jackFM.wav
 
Description Ravensburger - Workshop on Covid's impact on children's development 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Industry/Business
Results and Impact Dr Simona Skripkauskaite was a keynote speaker at a Ravensburger workshop about the impact of COVID-19 lockdown and other social, media and learning environment might have on 0-7 year old children in the next few years
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2021
 
Description Return To School Sees Improvement In Children's Mental Health (India Education Diary) 
Form Of Engagement Activity A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact Professor Cathy Creswell talks about Co-Space findings and the challenges families and children faced during the first lockdown.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
URL https://indiaeducationdiary.in/return-to-school-sees-improvement-in-childrens-mental-health-2/
 
Description Return to School Leads to Improvement in Children's Mental Health (Oxford University, Psychiatry Department news) 
Form Of Engagement Activity A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Public/other audiences
Results and Impact Professor Cathy Creswell talks about the Co-Space study findings and challenges that children and families faced during the first lockdown.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
URL https://www.psych.ox.ac.uk/news/mental-health-difficulties-in-children-increased-during-first-lockdo...
 
Description Return to school improves mental health of children (News-Medical.net) 
Form Of Engagement Activity A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact Professor Cathy Creswell talks about the Co-Space study findings and the challenges that children and families faced during the first lockdown.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
URL https://www.news-medical.net/news/20201117/Return-to-school-improves-mental-health-of-children.aspx
 
Description Return to school sees improvement in children's mental health (Education Business) 
Form Of Engagement Activity A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact Professor Cathy Creswell talks about the Co-Space study findings and the impact of first lockdown on children and their families.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
URL https://educationbusinessuk.net/news/17112020/return-school-sees-improvement-childrens-mental-health
 
Description Return to school sees improvement in children's mental health (Experimental Psychology news) 
Form Of Engagement Activity A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Other audiences
Results and Impact Professor Cathy Creswell spoke about the impact of the first lockdown on mental health of children and parents.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
URL https://www.psy.ox.ac.uk/news/mental-health-difficulties-in-children-increased-during-first-lockdown...
 
Description Return to school sees improvement in children's mental health (Mirage News) 
Form Of Engagement Activity A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact Professor Cathy Creswell talks about the recent Co-Space study findings and the challenges that children and families faced during the first lockdown.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
URL https://www.miragenews.com/return-to-school-sees-improvement-in-children-s-mental-health/
 
Description Return to school sees improvement in children's mental health (Oxford University news) 
Form Of Engagement Activity A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact Professor Cathy Creswell talks about the Co-Space study findings and the challenges that children and families faced during the first lockdown.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
URL https://www.ox.ac.uk/news/2020-11-16-return-school-sees-improvement-childrens-mental-health
 
Description Return to school sees improvement in children's mental health (Pallikkutam) 
Form Of Engagement Activity A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact Article about the Co-Space study.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
URL https://www.pallikkutam.com/edu-news/return-to-school-sees-improvement-in-childrens-mental-health
 
Description Return to school sees improvement in children's mental health, Oxford study finds (The Telegraph) 
Form Of Engagement Activity A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact Professor Cathy Creswell talks about the Co-Space study findings and the challenges that children and families faced during the first lockdown.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
URL https://www.telegraph.co.uk/global-health/science-and-disease/coronavirus-news-update-covid-19-lockd...
 
Description Returning to School after Covid (Lucinda Powell podcast) 
Form Of Engagement Activity A broadcast e.g. TV/radio/film/podcast (other than news/press)
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact Professor Cathy Creswell talks about the Co-Space study and its findings.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
URL https://gb.ivoox.com/en/returning-to-school-after-covid-audios-mp3_rf_56258254_1.html
 
Description Romanian CBT conference 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact Online presentation to international clinicians
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2021
 
Description Royal Colle Psychiatrists conference talk 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact Conference talk to approx 200 child and adolescent psychiatrists to share recent findings . Sparked questions and discussion and follow up enquiries from participants
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
 
Description Royal Society of Medicine- Transforming Mental Health in Schools and Colleges: the impact of COVID 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Schools
Results and Impact Online presentation which sparked questions and discussion
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2021
 
Description STI for Global Challenges: International Research Collaboration Against the COVID-19 Crisis 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Other audiences
Results and Impact Dr Simona Skripkauskaite presented at an online workshop that allowed for multi-national researchers to share their findings and learn from each others' unique experiences in fighting against COVID-19.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2021
URL https://www.jst.go.jp/world/stichallenges/index.html
 
Description Scarred for life: Sage experts warn of impact of Covid policies on the young (The Guardian) 
Form Of Engagement Activity A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact Professor Cathy Creswell talked about the Co-Space study, its findings and the impact of lockdown and school closures on young people's mental health.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
URL https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/oct/20/sage-experts-warn-of-impact-of-covid-policies-on-you...
 
Description School closures 'will trigger UK child mental health crisis' (The Guardian) 
Form Of Engagement Activity A magazine, newsletter or online publication
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Public/other audiences
Results and Impact Professor Cathy Creswell talks about the Co-Space study findings.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
URL https://www.theguardian.com/education/2020/jun/20/school-closures-will-trigger-uk-child-mental-healt...
 
Description Scotland Play Council Meeting 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact I was invited to be the keynote speaker at the annual Play Council meeting in Scotland. The meeting was attended by practitioners working with children in childcare and education as well as playworkers and policy makers. I presented evidence around the mental health benefits of children's play and the effects of Covid-19 on children's play.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2021
 
Description Secondary school children felt happier and less worried during the course of lockdown, study finds (The Telegraph) 
Form Of Engagement Activity A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact The article mentions the Co-Space study and its recent findings.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
URL https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2020/09/14/secondary-school-children-felt-happier-less-worried-cour...
 
Description Spanish cyp Mh conference 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact Invited keynote talk primarily to clinicians- sparked quetstions and discussion and requests for more information to inform practice
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
 
Description Stress soars among young adults and parents: Covid-19 pandemic has taken a huge toll on our mental health, two new studies reveal (Mail online) 
Form Of Engagement Activity A magazine, newsletter or online publication
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact Professor Cathy Creswell talks about the impact of lockdown and strain on parents in low-income families, those in single parent families, and those supporting children with special educational needs.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2021
URL https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9161455/Stress-soars-young-adults-parents-Covid-19-pandemic...
 
Description Study finds children's mental health better after school return (Oxford Mail) 
Form Of Engagement Activity A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach Regional
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact Professor Cathy Creswell talks about Co-Space study on challenges that children and families faced during the first lockdown.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
URL https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/18879225.study-finds-childrens-mental-health-better-school-return/
 
Description Supporting children and young people with their worries and anxiety during COVID-19. What can research tell us? 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Public/other audiences
Results and Impact This webinar was for parents, carers and anyone supporting families during COVID-19.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
URL https://emergingminds.org.uk/emerging-minds-covid-19-webinar-series/
 
Description Swiss (German) Daily Newspaper - The pandemic shows how important schools are for the healthy development of children, at all levels 
Form Of Engagement Activity A magazine, newsletter or online publication
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact CoSPACE findings are cited in a Swiss, German-language newspaper about the importance of schools on healthy childhood development.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2021
URL https://www.nzz.ch/wissenschaft/die-pandemie-zeigt-wie-wichtig-schulen-fuer-die-gesunde-entwicklung-...
 
Description Symposium - The impact of COVID-19 on child & adolescent mental health 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact Professor Cathy Creswell was part of a symposium about the impact of COVID-19 on child & adolescent mental health, alongside Dr Prathiba Chitsabesan, Professor Tamsin Ford and Dr Richard Wilson.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
URL https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/docs/default-source/events/faculties-and-sigs/child-adolescent/final-progr...
 
Description Talk at Ulster University 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact Dr Simona Skripkauskaite was invited to do a talk at Ulster University about changes in parental and children's mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic according to the CoSPACE survey.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2021
 
Description Talk at University of Exeter 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact Dr Polly Waite was invited to deliver a talk at the University of Exeter; around 50 people were expected to attend.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
 
Description Talk to student psychology society 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach Local
Primary Audience Undergraduate students
Results and Impact Online talk to Oxford University Psychology Society
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2021
 
Description The ABC of home learning (The Sunday Times) 
Form Of Engagement Activity A magazine, newsletter or online publication
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Public/other audiences
Results and Impact Professor Cathy Creswell talks about parents' struggles in juggling work and trying the homeschool their children.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
 
Description The Co-SPACE study: tracking the mental health of children and young people during the Covid-19 pandemic 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach Regional
Primary Audience Other audiences
Results and Impact This talk was part of Child & Adolescent Mental Health Series
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
URL https://talks.ox.ac.uk/talks/id/dfab57ad-fe59-409b-95fe-4ca794e9c5d7/
 
Description The Collecting COVID: Oral Histories Podcast 
Form Of Engagement Activity A broadcast e.g. TV/radio/film/podcast (other than news/press)
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact Cathy Creswell was interviewed by Georgina Ferry in 2022, as part of the Collecting COVID: Oral Histories podcast series, which captures the University of Oxford's research response during an unprecedented time, revealing the professional and personal stories of a diverse range of individual researchers and teams. The podcast was posted on the University podcast site on Monday 30 January 2023.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2023
URL https://podcasts.ox.ac.uk/professor-cathy-creswell
 
Description The Conversation Article - The impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of children and young people in the UK: what the research says 
Form Of Engagement Activity A magazine, newsletter or online publication
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact CoSPACE findings are cited regarding children and young people's mental health during the pandemic.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2021
URL https://theconversation.com/the-impact-of-covid-19-on-the-mental-health-of-children-and-young-people...
 
Description The Funday Times: a guide to home learning (The Sunday Times) 
Form Of Engagement Activity A magazine, newsletter or online publication
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact Professor Cathy Creswell comments on the Co-SPACE study and how to keep children motivated and happy studying in lockdown.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
URL https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/the-funday-times-a-guide-to-home-learning-ccr9fxrhw
 
Description The Generation Pandemic Podcast 
Form Of Engagement Activity A broadcast e.g. TV/radio/film/podcast (other than news/press)
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact In episode 5 of the Generation Pandemic podcast Cathy Creswell (UK) and Jennifer McMahon (Ireland) from the Co-SPACE study discussed the mental health and wellbeing of children before, during and after the pandemic, with a panel to discuss how researchers have tracked children's mental health changes and the urgent need to address the effects they have evidenced.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2022
URL https://generation-pandemic.libsyn.com/covid-19-childrens-mental-health-and-wellbeing
 
Description The Guardian - Article and Interview 
Form Of Engagement Activity A magazine, newsletter or online publication
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact Dr Polly Waite was interviewed for an article in the Guardian, specifically highlighting the impact of the pandemic on children aged 4-10. CoSPACE findings are cited throughout.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2022
URL https://amp.theguardian.com/society/2021/dec/15/the-fears-of-five-year-olds-how-young-children-cope-...
 
Description The Parenting Pandemic Podcast 
Form Of Engagement Activity A broadcast e.g. TV/radio/film/podcast (other than news/press)
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact Dr Simona Skripkauskaite was interviewed about how families experienced uneven effects of the pandemic.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2022
 
Description Today programme (BBC Radio 4) 
Form Of Engagement Activity A broadcast e.g. TV/radio/film/podcast (other than news/press)
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact Professor Cathy Creswell talks about the Co-Space study findings.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2021
URL https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000sxxj
 
Description Tsubkuba Conference 2021: ""National Online Survey of Children's Quality of Life and Health in the COVID-19 Pandemic in Japan (CORONA x CODOMO)" 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Supporters
Results and Impact The Tsukuba Conference was designed to cross borders and facilitate discussions among a variety of future shapers. It provides participants the opportunity to express their visions for the future and meet their potential collaborators. Dr Simona Skripkauskaite delivered a joint talk about CoSPACE with collaborators in Japan.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2021
 
Description Turkey CBT conference talk 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact Invited talk to psychological therapists in Turkey and other countries. Stimulated questions and discussion
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
 
Description UK 'sleepwalking' to mental health crisis as pandemic takes its toll (The Guardian) 
Form Of Engagement Activity A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact Dr Polly Waite talks about the Co-Space study and the effect of elevated family stress on children and young people.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
URL https://www.theguardian.com/society/2020/oct/17/uk-sleepwalking-to-mental-health-crisis-as-pandemic-...
 
Description UK/Ireland Wellbeing Network 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact Talk at online conference for UK/Ireland wellbeing network
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2021
 
Description UKPTS Conference 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact Dr Samantha Pearcey presented CoSPACE findings at an online conference for the UK Psychological Trauma Society.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2021
 
Description UL study shows young people may have fared better than feared during lockdown (The Irish Times) 
Form Of Engagement Activity A magazine, newsletter or online publication
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact The article mentions the Co-Space study in Oxford.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
URL https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/health-family/parenting/ul-study-shows-young-people-may-ha...
 
Description Understanding Mental Health (Oxford Mental Health series) 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Public/other audiences
Results and Impact Presented about child and adolescent mental health During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
URL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K84io1uSSF4
 
Description Video made by University of Oxford Development Office on research responding to the pandemic 
Form Of Engagement Activity A broadcast e.g. TV/radio/film/podcast (other than news/press)
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Public/other audiences
Results and Impact Short film about our research response to the pandemic
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2021
URL https://youtu.be/72vt-bOpBgQ
 
Description Webinar - Emerging Minds 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact Professor Cathy Creswell and Dr Polly Waite presented the early findings of the CoSPACE study and answered/discussed topics and questions relating to what research could offer to help support children and young people's mental health during the early stages of the pandemic.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
URL https://emergingminds.org.uk/emerging-minds-covid-19-webinar-series/
 
Description Webinar - Emerging Minds School Re-integration 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact Dr Polly Waite took part in a Webinar with Fran Morgan from Square Peg and Professor Tamsin Ford to share what research tells us about school reintegration and youth mental health and to explore the practical implications for children, young people and their families as schools reopen after the COVID-19 lockdown.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
URL https://emergingminds.org.uk/podcast-back-to-school-after-lockdown-school-reintegration-and-youth-me...
 
Description Webinar - Future Minds Northern Ireland 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact Professor Cathy Creswell presented CoSPACE findings at a Webinar for futureMINDS Northern Ireland.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
URL https://www.eventbrite.com/e/futureminds-ni-online-webinar-series-webinar-1-registration-12817375013...
 
Description Webinar - Living with the pandemic 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact Dr Polly Waite was a speaker at a Webinar about children and young people's mental health, hosted by the University of Birmingham.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
URL https://www.facebook.com/unibirmingham/videos/748943125960545
 
Description Webinar - Transforming mental health in schools and colleges: The impact of COVID-19 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact Professor Cathy Creswell presented findings from the CoSPACE study and outlined the importance of identifying children with enduring mental health problems and ensuring they access evidence-based treatments.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2021
URL https://www.rsm.ac.uk/events/psychiatry/2020-21/pyp64/
 
Description Wellbeing for Education Return Project - First Expert Advisory Group 
Form Of Engagement Activity A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Policymakers/politicians
Results and Impact This is a time-limited Wellbeing for Education Return Expert Advisory Group, to oversee the development and initial delivery of a supporting training package to Local Authority-recruited trainers for onward cascade to education leads. The main aim is to equip education staff to support children and young people's wellbeing, resilience and psychosocial recovery as they return to school and college from September 2020.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2021
 
Description Welsh Lottery Fund Launch Event for Funding Call 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach Regional
Primary Audience Public/other audiences
Results and Impact Dr Samantha Pearcey spoke at a launch event for a funding call for organisation partenerships to apply for funding for projects aimed at empowering and facilitating young people to make a change in their community to improve the mental health and resilience of young people. The talk was invited to help to inform organisation reprasentatives on how the pandemic has impacted young peoples mental health and resilience. 57 people attended.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2021
 
Description Westminster Education Forum Policy Conference 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact Dr Polly Waite spoke at a conference organised by Westminster Forum Project about improving children's mental health in the wake of the pandemic.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2021
 
Description You and Yours (BBC Radio 4) 
Form Of Engagement Activity A broadcast e.g. TV/radio/film/podcast (other than news/press)
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact Dr Polly Waite talks about the Co-Space study findings and the impact of the pandemic on children's mental health.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2021
URL https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m000sqrr
 
Description Young children 'had fewer tantrums during lockdown' (The Times) 
Form Of Engagement Activity A magazine, newsletter or online publication
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Public/other audiences
Results and Impact Dr Helen Dodd talks about the Co -SPYCE survey and findings from report 03 - Young children with working parents displayed "small but significant" improvements in concentration and had fewer tantrums during lockdown.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
 
Description Young children of working parents had fewer tantrums in lockdown and showed 'significant' improvement in behaviour, says study (Daily Mail) 
Form Of Engagement Activity A magazine, newsletter or online publication
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Public/other audiences
Results and Impact Dr Helen Dodd talks about the Co-SPYCE survey and findings from report 03 - Young children with working parents displayed "small but significant" improvements in concentration and had fewer tantrums during lockdown.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
URL https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8664459/Young-children-working-parents-fewer-tantrums-lockd...
 
Description Younger children's mental health suffering during lockdown (Express & Star) 
Form Of Engagement Activity A magazine, newsletter or online publication
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Public/other audiences
Results and Impact Professor Cathy Creswell talks about the Co-Space study findings.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
URL https://www.expressandstar.com/news/uk-news/2020/06/16/younger-childrens-mental-health-suffering-dur...
 
Description iNews Article - The pandemic risks turning young children into a generation of hypochondriacs, but parents can help 
Form Of Engagement Activity A magazine, newsletter or online publication
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact CoSPACE findings are cited in an iNews article about the psychological impact of the pandemic on children and what parents can do to help.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2021
URL https://inews.co.uk/news/health/pandemic-risks-turning-young-children-into-hypochondriacs-1096645