Blog

ACAMH’s blogs bring together timely, evidence-based insights on child and adolescent mental health, written by leading researchers, clinicians, and those with lived experience. They are designed to translate cutting-edge research into accessible, practical guidance that supports better outcomes for children, young people, and families.

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    Adolescent Mental Health Training: Inside the Teen Brain – Season 2

    What does the teenage brain tell us about adolescent mental health? Access free adolescent mental health training covering depression, ADHD, self-harm and more.

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    ADHD Training for Professionals: ADHD Treatment, Evidence, and Clinical Practice

    Want to improve your approach to ADHD treatment? Explore ADHD training for professionals covering medication, non-pharmacological options and clinical practice.

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    The moral environment we create

    Blog by ACAMH Malta. The moral health of our society matters to the mental health of our children. A society rooted in integrity, respect and accountability gives young people something invaluable: The confidence that the world around them can be trusted. A healthier society today helps lay the foundations for a healthier generation tomorrow.

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    Supporting Quality Peer Review – Peer Review Week 2026

    As a part of Peer Review Week 2026, to show our gratitude for the ongoing support and service of our reviewers to the journals, and the wider scientific community, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all peer reviewers.

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    Recognising the Vital Role of Our Journal Reviewers

    ACAMH wants to express our gratitude to every single reviewer from 2025 for their invaluable contributions to the JCPP, the CAMH journal and JCPP Advances, and the wider academic community as a whole.  

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  • Professor Aja Murray and Amanda Russell

    Supporting emotion regulation in adolescents with ADHD/ADHD symptoms: Evidence-informed tips for practitioners

    Supporting adolescents with ADHD symptoms to develop their emotional regulation skills can contribute to their wellbeing. Amanda Russell and Aja Murray outline some key skills that evidence suggests could be most helpful.

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    How empathy predicts bullying and victimisation

    Sadly, bullying in schools is very common. Around one in three children report that they have experienced peer victimisation themselves. Victimised children are at an increased risk of feeling anxious or depressed, potentially missing school and struggling with their classes, and can even experience mental health problems later in life. Bullies on the other hand might be more likely to struggle with behavioural problems and have a propensity for later substance abuse.

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    Editorial Assistant Vacancy – Join Our Team

    We’re hiring an Editorial Assistant to support our fantastic publishing team. In this remote-working role, you’ll manage manuscript workflows, prepare meeting logistics, help shape the content that reaches thousands of readers. You’ll report directly to the Publications Director and coordinate the annual ACAMH Awards Programme.

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  • Focus of woman, psychologist making noise while family, parents and teen boy talking

    When Family-Based Treatment Stalls: Can We Adapt Earlier and More Precisely?

    Family-Based Treatment (FBT) has the strongest evidence base among psychological treatments for adolescents with anorexia nervosa, yet a substantial proportion of young people do not achieve full recovery. A 2024 trial found that adding Intensive Parental Coaching did not improve outcomes overall for adolescents with limited early weight gain. However, it may help families with low parental self-efficacy, supporting a more targeted approach. Blog by Professor Francisco Mucish.

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  • Daniel Le Grange

    Meet the expert on Family-Based Treatment (FBT)

    Discover what made family involvement the right foundation for treating adolescent anorexia nervosa and how Family-Based Treatment (FBT) works. Join Professor Daniel Le Grange at the event on 29 October 2026.

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