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City living and psychosis: Unpicking an old question using new data
Decades of research point towards a role of urban upbringing in mental health problems, particularly psychosis. Leading theories often refer to the “stress of the city” as a driving factor. Developments in fields spanning geography to genetics call for renewed attention on the topic.
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Developments in Eating Disorders Research
As everyone’s thoughts are dominated by the impact of COVID-19 on mental health and wellbeing, it seems pertinent to start by thinking how people with or at risk of eating disorders may have been affected. Research suggests that the impacts differ according to the type of eating disorder concerns and behaviours.
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Treatment-seeking for eating disorders among adolescents: Implications for mental health literacy campaigns
Eating disorders commonly occur during adolescence, however, only a minority (10-25%) of affected adolescents receive appropriate treatment.
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Dr. Bernadka Dubicka appointed Editor-in-Chief of Child and Adolescent Mental Health
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Bernadka Dubicka has been appointed the new Editor-in-Chief for Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMH), taking over the role from Dr. Dennis Ougrin.
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Professor Stephen Scott retires as ACAMH’s Chair
At the AGM on 18 September Professor Stephen Scott CBE stepped down as Chair of the ACAMH Board to take on the role of President. Stephen took over as Chair in 2015 and continued for five years.
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Managing transition for school leaders post lockdown
Short film from charity Nip in the Bud about strategies school staff can use to support children through difficult transitions so that they feel happy, safe and open to learning.
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A digest of the published work of Michael Rutter 1958-2020
A digest of the published work of Michael Rutter 1958-2020 by Jim Stevenson, Emeritus Professor of Developmental Psychopathology, University of Southampton.
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COVID19 Resources on Child & Adolescent Mental Health
Take a look at this growing page of evidence-based resources, research and advice in relation to COVID19’s affect on child and adolescent mental health.
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Identifying mental health difficulties in children & young people: the role of schools
Schools may be a particularly good place to pick up on the early signs of mental health difficulties. Emma Soneson and Tamsin Ford outline the reasons for this
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