08 January 2020

WP3 Statistical Analysis Plan - Now available for download!

The MILESTONE statistical analysis plan (SAP) of WP3 is now available for download. The SAP covers the details of the statistical analyses that address all MILESTONE aims and objectives.

The first aim of MILESTONE was to describe the mental health of young people reaching the transition boundary of their child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) as an indication of their need for continued mental health care. The second aim was to describe young people’s transition trajectories and to determine how these trajectories relate to mental health outcomes. The third aim was to investigate young people’s experiences with the transition to adult mental health services (AMHS).

Additional research questions might be formulated in the future with regard to specific populations that are not within the scope of Work Package 3 deliverables and this statistical analysis plan. 

London, UK

16 December 2019

"Lost In Transit" - Video

The MILESTONE team worked with STAMP, a UK film company specialising in turning research findings into accessible film and drama pieces, to develop a short film that examines the challenges of good transitional mental health care.

With real-life experiences of young people weaved throughout, the film presents the perspectives of young people, their parents and carers and the health professionals working with them. 

Click here to access the video! 

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London, UK

25-26 September 2019

Final "MILES TO GO" events

Two separate events: The first one for young people (25 Sept)
& the second one for clinicians (26 Sept)!

Belgian consortium partners organize their own, local "MILES TO GO" events at the end of September to share the results and insights from MILESTONE with as many stakeholders as possible. 

1) Info brochure about the dissemination event for the general public, young people, their parents, siblings and friends which will take place on Wednesday, September 25th 2019.

2) Programme of the congress for clinicians, medical experts and professionals that will take place on Thursday, September 26th 2019.

Both events will take place at the Congrescentrum at UPC Kortenberg in Belgium. If you have any questions beforehand, please contact Dit E-mail adres wordt beschermd tegen spambots. U moet JavaScript geactiveerd hebben om het te kunnen zien. or Dit E-mail adres wordt beschermd tegen spambots. U moet JavaScript geactiveerd hebben om het te kunnen zien.. See you there!

UPC Kortenberg, Belgium

23 September 2019

"I am the loneliness of 4 am" - Video

Poetry is a powerful medium for expressing difficult and complex feelings and in this short film, the MILESTONE team, assisted by a professional poet, created a poem that captures the fears and sense of isolation that young people can experience when faced with making the transition from one mental health service to another. 

The poem is accompanied by a number of MILESTONE’s researchers and Young Project Advisors presenting young people’s experiences of transition and key recommendations for improving transition. 

Click here to watch the video!

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London, UK

15 Juli 2019

Final Project Summary Report

(by the MILESTONE consortium)

If you are interested in the study details, key results and overall conclusions of the 5-year-long pan-European research project, click here to read in and find out! The project final report is not only an official requirement by the European Commission, but mainly intended to address and inform the general public about the longitudinal studies performed by the MILESTONE consortium, major outcomes of these studies, and their wider societal implications.

The motivation and goal has always been, and will be in the coming years as well, to improve the care for young people transitioning from child to adult mental healthcare, and to initiate true, effective and Europe-wide change in that regard. We cordially thank all study participants, all professionals, and especially our Young Project Advisors for their efforts and spirit!

The MILESTONE consortium (EU)

10 May 2019

"Crossing the Canyon: Transition" - Video by our Young Project Advisors

Recently, the MILESTONE project hast come to an end, and our very active Young Project Advisors have produced a fabulous conclusion video about what the key issues in transitioning from youth to adult mental health care are from THEIR perspective, including their experiences of being involved in the MILESTONE research study. 

Please like, spread the word & share!

"No, I wasn't happy with my transition experience. I had to take control and fight for care. It was lonely, frustrating, and a very long process." one MILESTONE study participant opens up about her own difficult transitioning experience. That needs to change. MILESTONE's findings should assist policymakers in making informed decisions that will improve youth mental health, their quality of life, and increase the overall cost-effectiveness at individual and population levels.

London, UK

2 May 2019

MILESTONE in The Guardian!

Britain has 9.4 specialist inpatient beds per 100,000 young people for those who are suffering from conditions such as anxiety, depression, psychosis, self-harm and suicidal thoughts. That places it 18th in a league table of the 28 EU countries, researchers say. Click here to read the full article.

London, UK

1 May 2019

Huffington Post coverage of MILESTONE:

“With around a tenth of young people likely to experience mental health issues, it’s a matter of concern that the approach to child mental health varies so dramatically across Europe,” says Warwick Medical School’s Prof. Swaran Singh, who led the MILESTONE project. “Our youth deserve better mental health care than they currently receive!” Read more.

London, UK

30 April 2019

MILESTONE FINAL DISSEMINATION EVENT - a full success!

The "MILES TO GO" event took place on April 29^th 2019 from 9 am - 5 pm. Thanks to all who contributed, participated, and presented their data and the most pressing issues regarding the transition from to child to adult mental health care! The programme included talks on the key results of the MILESTONE project, a movie, and lots of time for interaction with and questions from the public.

Westminster, London, UK

 16 - 18 Jan 2019

Final General Assembly Meeting

The project coordinator and manager welcomed the entire consortium at the final GA Meeting in beautiful Venice, Italy. It was fantastic to see and hear about all the achievements of the project throughout the past years!

Venice, Italy

October 2018

WP4 - Trial Statistical Plan (SAP) ready!
For more information please click here.

9 October 2018

BBC coverage - "Mental illness: Why help ends at a milestone birthday", by Helena Tuomainen (The University of Warwick)

19 - 21 Sept 2018

10^th Steering Committee Meeting

Wiesbaden, Germany

Summer 2018

MILESTONE Team - Winner of "Highly Commended" University Award!

Congratulations!! The University of Warwick (UoW) conferred the "Highly Commended" Public Engagement Award to the MILESTONE project team.  The certificate states that "MILESTONE [...] has been working closely with young people going through this transition to build up their skills and confidence to talk about the service they have received, and been using the voice of the young people to help raise awareness of the issues young people face around Mental Health care. MILESTONE has also encouraged research assistants to get involved in all elements of public engagement, helping them to learn new skills and gain experience. The MILESTONE team has presented at the Public Engagement Network conference, and have signed up to the Pint of Science festival in May. They have welcomed and embraced public engagement with the project, and have been a pleasure to work with."