Health
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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 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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Severe Mental Illness: Diagnosis, Pharmacological Management, and Monitoring
Expert Half-Day with Dr. Marinos Kyriakopoulos and Professor Dr. Aditya Sharma, including dedicated presentations on psychosis and bipolar disorder in children and young people, followed by a joint session on treatment monitoring and a final discussion and Q&A.
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- International Expert Conference
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Understanding and Responding to Self-Harm: Latest Evidence and Clinical Practice. Judy Dunn International Online Conference 2026
Explore the latest evidence on self-harm in children and adolescents. Learn about neurobiology, emotion regulation, assessment, family support, and clinical practice from leading international experts.
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- Judy Dunn International Conference
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Annual Review of ACEs research
It is now over 20 years since the publication of the seminal research by Fellitti and colleagues (Fellitti et al 1998) ‘The Relationship of childhood abuse and household dysfunction to many of the leading causes of death in adults: The Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study.’
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School Attendance and Mental Health: Evidence, Barriers and Effective Support for Young People
This advanced session exploring the relationship between mental health and school attendance in children and young people. The event will examine current evidence on how mental health difficulties are associated with school attendance, share findings from young people, parents/carers and school staff about experiences of struggling to attend school, and consider emerging evidence on approaches to improving attendance. The session will also include a parent lived experience contribution and a final panel discussion and audience Q&A.
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- Advanced session
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Nutritional Risk Beyond Weight in Autistic Children
Some autistic children eat a very narrow diet for years while their weight and growth stay on track. Because the numbers look reassuring, the nutritional risk underneath can go unnoticed. A stable weight measures whether a child has enough energy. It says little about whether the diet holds everything a body needs, and that gap is where serious harm can build unseen.
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Reimagining SEND: Policy, Inclusive Education, and System Change
The SEND landscape in England is entering one of its most significant periods of reform since the Children and Families Act 2014. This evidence-informed practice-focused event will provide delegates with a clear understanding of the emerging policy direction, while critically examining what the reforms may mean for practice, service delivery and outcomes for children and young people.
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- Introductory and Update Session
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Single-Session Interventions for Children and Young People: Evidence, Clinical Skills, and Best Practice
Learn how Single-Session Interventions (SSIs) can improve outcomes for children and young people. Explore evidence, implementation and clinical skills. With Assoc. Prof. Jessica Schleider (pic), Prof. Maria Loades, and Dr Erica Szkody.
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- Workshop
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Helping Anxious Parents Raise Confident Children: Preventing the Intergenerational Transmission of Anxiety
Internationally renowned expert Professor Sam Cartwright-Hatton will lead the programme sharing extensive clinical and research expertise. Through in-depth presentation and interactive Q&A session, participants will learn how to support parents in reducing accommodating behaviours, fostering resilience, and promoting long-term emotional wellbeing in anxious children.
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- Intermediate level
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- LIVE STREAM