Wellbeing
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Autism – the transition to adulthood: Understanding and supporting needs of autistic people
This session, led by Professor Will Mandy and Dr. Kate Cooper, will bring together researchers, clinicians and autistic experts by experience to improve understanding of the support needs of autistic people during the transition to adulthood. It will present evidence about the challenges autistic young people face as they navigate increasing independence and changing support systems, with a focus on how to promote wellbeing and thriving at this life stage.
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- Session
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- Online
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The Transition Dip: Why School Transitions Are a Systemic Challenge for Adolescent Wellbeing
The transition to secondary school coincides with major adolescent neurodevelopment changes, creating unique challenges during a period of heightened neuroplasticity.
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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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Muscle dysmorphia and eating disorders in boys and young men
Led by Dr. Jason Nagata this evidence-based presentation equips mental health professionals with practical assessment and treatment strategies to better recognize, diagnose, and support an often overlooked and underserved population.
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- Update session
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- LIVE STREAM
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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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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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- LIVE STREAM
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Nature and Mental Health: Benefits of Nature for Inpatient Care
At Marlborough House, an adolescent unit in Swindon, we have been working with nature to improve young people’s wellbeing. Nature-based approaches are increasingly recognised as valuable within CAMHS, including inpatient settings, and Marlborough House has contributed to this growing evidence. In this blog, Dr Gillian Combe, Dr. Liz Challis, and Dr. Catriona Mellor reflect on their work at Marlborough House and explore the growing role of nature and mental health within inpatient care.
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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