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Research-driven impact

Evidence that drives impact, informs practice, and strengthens mental health support for all. This is where our 20+ years of research and real-world data come together.

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What we do

The ripple effect

Dr Louisa Salhi discusses how Kooth creates a ripple effect beyond individual support, helping to reduce pressure on NHS services, improve outcomes like self-harm and suicidal ideation, and positively impact areas such as education and wellbeing for young people.

Kooth’s demonstrates measurable mental health improvements

Independent LSE research shows Kooth reduces psychological distress, suicidal ideation, and self-harm among children and young people.

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Our impact

Bi-annual survey of 564 users aged 13-26 across the UK from March - May 2025

Download the findings

You can find out more and download our findings and case studies here

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Why we do what we do

Kooth was created to break down barriers to mental health support. Since then, we've expanded from the UK to the US, building an evidence base that meets real-world needs across systems. (Insert US details or link here) Our research is grounded in data from over a million people, helping commissioners, providers, and policymakers understand what works, why it matters, and how to deliver better outcomes.

Our latest research

How Qwell is helping adults access the mental health support they need

Single Session therapy for young people

Many young people only attend one mental health session.  In this video, Dr Maria Loads and Professor Jessica Schleider explain Single Session Therapy. How a single session can provide meaningful support, why it’s increasingly important, and how online approaches help reach teens, including those from minoritised groups.

Support, right now

  • 30%

     of 368 young people surveyed are using Kooth whilst waiting for face-to-face support.

  • 97%

     of 156 young people surveyed said waiting for support negatively affected their wellbeing

  • 1 in 5

    of 220 young people surveyed said Kooth is their only source of support

  • 74%

    of 220 young people surveyed wouldn’t know where else to go if Kooth wasn’t available.

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Research library