The aim of this study was to examine levels of mental health literacy among a school-based sample of adolescents. To achieve this, a vignette-based questionnaire was developed, piloted, and completed. Mixed methods were used to collect and analyse data. Findings were analysed using content analysis, and descriptive and inferential statistics. Key findings include first, that socio-economic disadvantage and low levels of educational attainment are not necessarily synonymous with lower levels of mental health literacy. Second, female respondents, and those with experience of mental health problems, were more flexible in their choice of sources of help, and the perceived benefits of such help. Implications for practice are considered in terms of clinical understanding, mental health promotion for adolescents and training for professionals.

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This paper reports on research into adolescents' mental health literacy, focusing on their ability to recognise two diagnosable mental illnesses and three mental health problems associated with loss. A vignette-based questionnaire was developed and completed by a school-based sample of adolescents. Different levels of understanding were identified for each vignette. Participants responded well, demonstrating the different levels of understanding. Grading of the responses provided an oppor tunity to explore and discuss differences between professional and lay understanding of mental health and illness. It was also useful when considering implications for practice. These were considered in relation to mental health promotion for young people and training the workforce across the child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) tiers.

It would appear that grief therapy could facilitate spiritual growth in such circumstances. Further in-depth studies are required to identify how typical or atypical this experience is, and to contribute to the evidence base for working with bereaved children and adolescents.