Mental health
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Meet the expert: Dr Victoria Samuel on the latest ACT research
On 14 May 2026, ACAMH will host a webinar An update on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) research in children and young people. We chatted to the presenter – Dr Victoria Samuel, a clinical psychologist who developed the InTER-ACT intervention – about the topic itself, her career, and hopes for the event.
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Brief Interventions That Make a Difference: Practical Approaches for Young People and Families – An International Expert Conference
EARLY BIRD! Across five focused sessions, leading experts will explore practical and scalable approaches to supporting young people and families: from single-session intervention models and intensive one-session CBT for phobias, to compassionate approaches to suicide risk and crisis care in overstretched services, as well as experience-sensitive clinical work with autistic young people.
- Event type
- International Expert Conference
- Location
- Online
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Assessment Tools and Interventions for Emotion (Dys)Regulation: Practical Approaches
Emotion regulation is a key skill for well-being, yet individuals, particularly those who are neurodivergent, may experience unique challenges in managing emotions in daily life. This two-part short course provides a practical approach to understanding, assessing, and providing personalised support across diverse populations.
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- Short course - 2 sessions
- Location
- Online
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ARFID in Autistic Young People: Assessment, Overlap and Practical Clinical Management
Explore ARFID and autism in this expert webinar on assessment and treatment strategies for children and young people. Learn how autism‑related traits shape eating behaviour and how to deliver effective, evidence‑based support across health and education settings. Dr. Rachel Bryant-Waugh leads this advanced online event.
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- Update session
- Location
- LIVE STREAM
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Meet the expert: Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy, Parenting and Practice (DDP) intervention, with Dr. Kim Golding CBE
We caught up with the presenter – Dr. Kim Golding CBE, a clinical psychologist and consultant and trainer, to talk about in DDP – about Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy, Parenting and Practice (DDP) intervention.
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Solving Treatment Engagement: A Clinical System for Working with Youth and Families
Professor Bruce Chorpita and Dr. Kimberly Becker present a comprehensive, evidence-based system for detecting, prioritising, and responding to youth and family engagement concerns. Participants will explore the five dimensions of treatment engagement and practical methods for measuring each.
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- Introductory and Update Session
- Location
- LIVE STREAM
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Adversity, Protection, and Prevention: Rethinking Childhood Experiences Through New Evidence
Explore how adversity, protection, and prevention shape child and adolescent mental health at this ACAMH expert conference on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). Learn evidence-based strategies to reduce risk and build resilience in children and families.
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- Day Conference
- Location
- LIVE STREAM
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Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) in Practice: Evidence, Complexity, and Recovery-Oriented Approaches
Explore emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA) in practice with this ACAMH evidence‑led update. Learn about the latest research, complex cases, and recovery‑oriented approaches for supporting children and families affected by school avoidance.
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- Update session
- Location
- LIVE STREAM
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ADHD in the Classroom: Accommodations and Behavioural Supports
Explore evidence-based ADHD in the classroom strategies, including classroom accommodations, behavioural support, and school-based interventions to help children and young people thrive. Led by Associate Professor Erin Schoenfelder Gonzalez.
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- Update session
- Location
- LIVE STREAM
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From Research to Practice: Advancing Early Intervention, Treatments and Services for Children and Young People with Intellectual Disabilities. CAIDPN Annual Conference. Open to all.
Bookings closed
- Event type
- Day Conference
- Location
- London