Prediction of Adolescent meNtal healTH from Electronic health Records (PANTHER) (360G-Wellcome-215699_Z_19_Z)

Many people with depression or anxiety experience their first episode in adolescence. There is evidence that major episodes of these common mental disorders can be prevented or mitigated by early intervention. Yet this requires identification strategies that are effective and feasible, as well as acceptable to young people, their families and healthcare professionals. Primary care is often the first port of call for many young people with early signs of common mental disorders. Therefore, we will develop a risk prediction tool based on anonymised electronic primary care records from more than 630,000 adolescents, their siblings and parents. This unique tool will integrate both individual and familial risk factors in its prediction. To ensure the tool is acceptable to users, and to inform how it should be embedded in clinical practice we will work with young people, their families and healthcare professionals to get their perspective.