BrainWaves Living Well 2026 Speaker: IS ADOLESCENT ANXIETY RISING OR ARE WE MEASURING IT DIFFERENTLY?

In this panel discussion, Neil will introduce data from the BeeWell programme regarding rates in adolescent anxiety.

About Neil

Neil is Professor of Psychology of Education and Academic Lead for the BeeWell programme. He is a former Research Co-ordinator (2013–16) and Head (2016–20) of the Manchester Institute of Education.

His research focuses on what we mean by mental health, why mental health matters, what matters for mental health and what works for mental health in children and young people. Funders of this work include the National Institute for Health Research, The National Lottery Community Fund and the Education Endowment Foundation.