Byrne, G., Murphy, S., & Connon, G. (2020). Mentalization-based treatments with children and families: A systematic review of the literature. Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry. https://doi.org/10.1177/1359104520920689.

The evidence base regarding mentalisation based treatments is growing.  This review includes 34 studies and finds some benefits, particularly with regard to improving mentalising ability.

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/1359104520920689