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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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‘Resilience – a complexity science approach’ Professor Anne-Laura Van Harmelen – ‘In Conversation’
Professor Anne-Laura Van Harmelen talks about her new appointment of Professor of Brain Safety and Resilience, the work of Risk and Resilience Group, and its work on HOPES project and RAISE Study.
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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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Associate Professor Mina Fazel ‘Child refugee mental health needs’ – In Conversation
Associate Professor Mina Fazel talks child refugee mental health, the predominant symptoms seen in this group, and how are these children and young people can be best supported.
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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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