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In Conversation… Suicide and Self-harm with Professor Lars Mehlum
Lars discusses dialectical behaviour therapy for adolescents (DBT-A) as an intervention, his most recent paper in The JCPP, national strategies for suicide prevention and the latest clinical research.
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The ‘obesogenic’ environment of adolescent inpatient units: A call for action to support the promotion of better physical wellbeing
The term ‘obesogenic’ has been used to describe the unique set of circumstances people experience on mental health inpatient units which results in a propensity for weight gain. Find out about the implications and interventions.
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Blog of ACAMH event: “Responding to a Digital Generation”
Professionals gave insights into the challenges faced by multidisciplinary staff teams and their services in understanding where necessary to help young people and their families manage the impact of mobile and online technologies on young people’s quality of life.
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Power Up for Parents: A pilot study to enhance Shared Decision-Making in CAMH
Worldwide, up to 20% of children and young people (CYP) suffer from a disabling mental disorder (World Health Organization, 2000, 2003). Be part of a study to test a web application (called Power Up for Parents or PUfP) to support parents and promote their involvement in CAMH decisions.
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In Conversation… ADHD with Dr Sinead Rhodes
In this podcast, Dr Sinead Rhodes discusses ADHD and neurodevelopmental disorders with freelance journalist Jo Carlowe. Sinead discusses her latest research, cognitive factors underlying mental health and tailored interventions.
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Quiz – Sleep Essentials
Test your knowledge on sleep and mental health with our sleep essentials quiz!
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In Conversation…Parenting with Prof. Stephen Scott
In this podcast, Professor Stephen Scott talks about using parenting as an intervention in young people’s mental health and future prospects.
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In Conversation… Psychosis with Dr. Helen Fisher
Discover how Helen Fisher is involving immersive art to raise awareness of psychosis in young people.
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In Conversation… Eating Disorders with Dr. Dasha Nicholls
In this podcast, Dr. Dasha Nicholls talks about eating and feeding disorders in children and young people.
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In Conversation… Prof. Cathy Cresswell – Anxiety and ‘Emerging Minds’
Cathy Cresswell, Professor of Clinical Psychology, University of Oxford discusses anxiety and ‘Emerging Minds’ – action for child mental health.
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