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Making personalised predictions of poor functioning following negative childhood experiences
Experiencing abuse, neglect, bullying, or domestic violence in childhood increases the likelihood of having poor functioning in young adulthood, but this is not the case for everyone. Being able to accurately predict which individuals are at high risk for poor outcomes following such negative childhood experiences could support professionals to effectively target interventions. Is it possible to make accurate personalised predictions?
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LGBT adolescents, sexting, and consent
The exact prevalence of sexting is still under academic debate. Yet the dominant discourses appear to associate it with adolescents; this association exists partially due to the media stories conveying negative consequences and moral panics regarding adolescent suicide cases as a result of sexting (Dobson, 2017).
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CAMHS services in our physically distanced world
On March 23rd 2020, the way healthcare was provided in England had to change overnight. With the COVID-19 pandemic sweeping across the country, CAMHS staff had to adapt to the news that they must provide routine services from home where possible and all non-urgent face-to-face contact must cease to prevent the spread of the virus.
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Results of the ACAMH Awards 2020
Congratulations to all winners and nominees of the ACAMH Awards 2020.
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Dr. Gordana Milavić Incoming Chair message
I am delighted and excited by the challenge and opportunity entrusted to me in my role of ACAMH Chair for the next three years.
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World Mental Health Day 2020: Mental Health for all
The theme of this year’s World Mental Health Day is ‘mental health for all’. Our Vision is ‘Sharing best evidence, improving practice’, and to this end we urge you to take a look at the learning opportunities on our website and to share with your networks.
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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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