Psychological flexibility and self-compassion in adolescence

Research Portfolio<br>Systematic Review: A Systematic review of the efficacy of Compassion-based Interventions for improving Psychological Wellbeing in Children and Adolescents<br><br>Overview:<br>- There has been increasing empirical application of compassion-based interventions in Children and Adolescents (12 studies) in recent years.<br>- Current evidence suggests compassion-based interventions increase self-compassion, but are less effective at improving psychological wellbeing in Children and Adolescents.<br>-Study quality is predominately low with the development of a higher quality evidence base essential.

Some preliminary evidence of developmentally adapted interventions improving both self-compassion and psychological wellbeing in Children and Adolescents.<br><br>Empirical Study: What role does Psychological Flexibility and Self-compassion play in Adolescents with a Chronic Health Condition: Exploring the relationships with Quality of Life, Mood and Medication Adherence<br><br>Overview:<br>- Psychological flexibility (PF) and Self-compassion (SC) were positively correlated with Quality of Life (QoL) and Mood.<br>- No significant correlation was found between PF/SC and Medication adherence.<br>- Increased skills associated with PF and SC could potentially improve QoL and Mood in adolescents with a Chronic Health Condition.