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    Antidepressants for children and teenagers: what works?

    Prescriptions for teenagers are rising. Research has found that the number of 12 to 17 year olds prescribed antidepressants more than doubled between 2005 and 2017. More recent information suggests that prescriptions have continued to increase, especially during the pandemic.

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    ACAMH Editors Once Again are ‘Highly Cited Researchers’

    This is the fifth year that Clarivate™ have identified researchers with cross-field impact in its Highly Cited Researchers™ list of highly cited/influential researchers in the sciences and social sciences from around the world. Over the years ACAMH has seen many of our editors and editorial advisory board members on the list regularly.

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  • Clara Faria

    Incidence and outcomes of eating disorders during the pandemic: what has changed?

    During the pandemic, the NHS CAMH eating disorder services saw almost a doubling in the number of referrals for eating disorders and waiting list times are now surpassing what is recommended. This surge in eating disorder presentations in clinical settings led researchers to wonder what impact, if any, Covid-19 had on the incidence of eating disorders in young people.

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    Member Report 2021

    This 4 minute video gives an overview of our achievements in 2021 and future plans.

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    Anti-Bullying Week 2022: A Priority for All

    This Anti-Bullying Week (14 – 18 November), we have gathered a range of FREE learning resources from leading academics, clinicians, and researchers to raise awareness of the impact of bullying on child and adolescent mental health. We encourage you to share with your networks.

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    ACAMH Awards 2022 Results

    Congratulations to all winners and nominees of the ACAMH Awards 2022.

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  • Professor Sir Michael Rutter

    Celebrating the life and work of Professor Sir Michael Rutter 

    On 27 June 2022, King’s College London welcomed friends, family and colleagues from across the globe to share Sir Michael’s impact on them, their work, and the field of child psychiatry.

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  • World Mental Health Day 2021

    Mental Health and Wellbeing – A Global Priority

    This World Mental Health Day (10 October) we have gathered a range of FREE learning resources from leading academics, clinicians, and researchers to raise awareness of the importance of making child and adolescent mental health and wellbeing a global priority.

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    ACAMH Awards 2022 Nominees Shortlist

    It is our great pleasure to announce the shortlist of nominees for the 2022 ACAMH Awards. See who made the nominees shortlist for the 2022 ACAMH Awards.

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  • Andrés Estradé

    Peer Review; Importance, Impact, Integrity

    In celebration of Peer Review Week 2022, we asked Andrés Estradé, Research Assistant at Kings College London, about Peer Reviewing.

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