News

Press article of the Young European Research Universities Network (YERUN)

On January 24, 2024, the YERUN network published an article on the "FLOURISH" project. In the article, Heather Foran, Professor of Health Psychology at the University of Klagenfurt, highlights that around half of all mental health issues emerge during early adolescence and discusses how programs like "Parenting for Lifelong Health for Teens" and the "Helping Adolescent Thrive" initiative can provide valuable support to both adolescents and their caregivers. You can read the full article here.

Announcement: Launch of Feasibility Study Protocol for Family-Focused Intervention to Promote Adolescent Mental Health in Moldova and North Macedonia (FLOURISH)

We are pleased to announce the publication of our study protocol: Family-focused intervention to promote adolescent mental health and well-being in Moldova and North Macedonia (FLOURISH). This study, available on BMJ Open, outlines the feasibility of implementing a family-focused intervention aimed at improving mental health outcomes and well-being for adolescents in these two regions.

You can read the full study here. This research is an important step toward understanding and addressing the mental health challenges faced by adolescents and their families in Moldova and North Macedonia.

Announcement: Completion of Phase 1 of the FLOURISH Study

We are excited to announce the successful completion of Phase 1 of the FLOURISH study! During this phase, we adapted our family-focused intervention to the cultural contexts of North Macedonia and Moldova, ensuring alignment with the program’s theory of change.
Phase 1 involved consultations with four advisory groups—adolescents, parents, implementers, and policy stakeholders—who provided invaluable feedback for refining the program. The adapted intervention was then piloted with families of adolescents aged 10-14, with both quantitative and qualitative data collected.
We are now preparing for Phase 2, where we will conduct a factorial trial based on the insights gained from Phase 1. Stay tuned for further updates!

Ethical Review

Documents for the FLOURISH project were submitted for ethical review in February and study preparations for Phase 1 are underway.

Kickoff Meeting

The kickoff meeting took place on January 23th – January 25th in Vienna, Austria and was hosted by the University of Klagenfurt team.