Systematic literature review of interventions to improve Health, Happiness and Wellbeing in the Transition from Adolescence to Adulthood

The Scottish Government’s policy ‘Supporting young people’s health and wellbeing’ advocates for extra support for those young people thought to be most at risk (1). ‘At risk’ or ‘vulnerable’ young people describe a group of individuals who are at higher risk of poor health outcomes, and have the potential to benefit from additional support to make the successful and healthy transition into adulthood (2). Providing appropriate and relevant support, however, has been identified as a challenge because vulnerable young people are associated with adversity, disability, and disadvantage (3), and therefore mainstream interventions such as those provided within educational settings are unlikely to meet the needs of this particular group. The aim of this review is to synthesise the literature on the current state of knowledge regarding non-clinical interventions intended to improve the mental health, happiness, or mental wellbeing of vulnerable adolescents