Events
All events are centred around evidence-based research, and our speakers are some of the leading lights in the field. ACAMH is a charity, and we receive no government funding, nor do we ask for donations. We try to keep our costs as low as possible, and provide many events completely free. Don’t forget as a charity any surplus made is reinvested back as we work to our vision of ‘Sharing best evidence, improving practice’, and our mission to ‘Improve the mental health and wellbeing of young people aged 0-25’.
For paid webinars delegates will have exclusive access to recordings for 90 days after the event, together with slides. Plus you will get a personalised CPD/CME certificate via email.
ACAMH Members receive a discount to events, please considering joining and become part of the advancement of child and adolescent mental health.
All bookings all processed online, for those events where there is a charge you can pay by debit/credit card. If you are having difficulty signing up to an event do please email or call +44 (0)20 7403 7458.
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From Research to Practice: Advancing Early Intervention, Treatments and Services for Children and Young People with Intellectual Disabilities. CAIDPN Annual Conference. Open to all.
Bookings closed
- Event type
- Day Conference
- Location
- London
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Working with families affected by relational trauma: building safety, connection and resilience
Explore how relational trauma and attachment difficulties affect children and families in this ACAMH training session with Kim Golding CBE. Learn DDP‑informed strategies to build safety, connection, and resilience in families affected by relational trauma.
- Event type
- Introductory to Advanced
- Location
- LIVE STREAM
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An update on ACT research in children and young people
Discover the latest ACT research in children and young people with this ACAMH webinar led by Dr. Victoria Samuel. Learn about psychological flexibility and evidence‑based ACT‑informed wellbeing programmes such as InTER‑ACT. Led by Dr. Victoria Samuel.
- Event type
- Introductory to Advanced
- Location
- LIVE STREAM
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Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) in Practice: Evidence, Complexity, and Recovery-Oriented Approaches
Explore emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA) in practice with this ACAMH evidence‑led update. Learn about the latest research, complex cases, and recovery‑oriented approaches for supporting children and families affected by school avoidance.
- Event type
- Update session
- Location
- LIVE STREAM
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Intergenerational Consequences of Racism
Explore intergenerational consequences of racism and its impact on family mental health in this ACAMH expert webinar. Learn how structural racism cascades through generations and how practitioners can respond with trauma‑informed, anti‑racist approaches. Dr. Yasmin Ahmadzadeh leads this session.
- Event type
- ACEs SIG Monthly seminars
- Location
- LIVE STREAM
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Assessment and Management of Intellectual Disability and Co-occurring Conditions
Intellectual disability often co-occurs with anxiety, depression, autism, ADHD, and other mental health conditions, which can be harder to recognise and diagnose. Tailored assessment, adapted communication, and coordinated multidisciplinary support are essential to provide effective, person-centred care and reduce health inequalities for this group. This two-part webinar will cover ‘Intellectual Disability and Co-occurring Mental Health Conditions’ and Intellectual ‘Disability and Co-occurring Neurodevelopmental Conditions’.
- Event type
- Short course - 2 sessions
- Location
- Online
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Brief Interventions That Make a Difference: Practical Approaches for Young People and Families – An International Expert Conference
EARLY BIRD! Across five focused sessions, leading experts will explore practical and scalable approaches to supporting young people and families: from single-session intervention models and intensive one-session CBT for phobias, to compassionate approaches to suicide risk and crisis care in overstretched services, as well as experience-sensitive clinical work with autistic young people.
- Event type
- International Expert Conference
- Location
- Online
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ARFID in Autistic Young People: Assessment, Overlap and Practical Clinical Management
Explore ARFID and autism in this expert webinar on assessment and treatment strategies for children and young people. Learn how autism‑related traits shape eating behaviour and how to deliver effective, evidence‑based support across health and education settings. Dr. Rachel Bryant-Waugh leads this advanced online event.
- Event type
- Update session
- Location
- LIVE STREAM
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Trauma: Evidence, Practice, and Implementation Challenges. Jack Tizard International Online Conference
The sessions dive into the practical challenges of identifying and treating trauma in children and young people, with an emphasis on implementation issues, barriers to delivering evidence-based treatments, and work with specific populations. Confirmed speakers; Professor Rachel Hiller, Dr. Jess Richardson, Dr. Connor Kerns, Dr. Stephanie Lewis, and Professor Dr. Elisa Pfeiffer.
- Event type
- Jack Tizard Memorial International Conference
- Location
- LIVE STREAM
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ADHD in the Classroom: Accommodations and Behavioural Supports
Explore evidence-based ADHD in the classroom strategies, including classroom accommodations, behavioural support, and school-based interventions to help children and young people thrive. Led by Associate Professor Erin Schoenfelder Gonzalez.
- Event type
- Update session
- Location
- LIVE STREAM