Events
All events are centred around evidence-based research, and our speakers are some of the leading lights in the field. ACAMH is a charity, and we receive no government funding, nor do we ask for donations. We try to keep our costs as low as possible, and provide many events completely free. Don’t forget as a charity any surplus made is reinvested back as we work to our vision of ‘Sharing best evidence, improving practice’, and our mission to ‘Improve the mental health and wellbeing of young people aged 0-25’.
For paid webinars delegates will have exclusive access to recordings for 90 days after the event, together with slides. Plus you will get a personalised CPD certificate via email.
ACAMH Members receive a discount to events, please considering joining and become part of the advancement of child and adolescent mental health.
All bookings all processed online, for those events where there is a charge you can pay by debit/credit card. If you are having difficulty signing up to an event do please email or call +44 (0)20 7403 7458.
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Neurodiversity: Cutting-Edge Research, Evolving Perspectives, and Effective Innovations – 2025 Jack Tizard Memorial International Conference
This conference offers a unique opportunity for researchers and clinicians to gain practical insights from cutting-edge research on neurodevelopment. Through topics ranging from early intervention and brain mechanisms to strengths-based approaches and mental health prediction in neurodivergent youth, the event fosters cross-disciplinary dialogue and promotes innovative, evidence-based practices to improve outcomes across the lifespan.
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- Jack Tizard Memorial International Conference
- Location
- LIVE STREAM
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Insomnia: Assessment, Treament, Results
Join renowned expert child and adolescent psychiatrist Dr. Jess Shatkin for insights and guidance on managing insomina in children and young people. Healthcare professionals attending will enhance their skills in diagnosing and treating sleep disorders, gain insights into how improving sleep can positively impact psychiatric functioning and overall wellbeing, and contributing to ongoing professional development.
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- Introductory and Update Session
- Location
- LIVE STREAM
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Autism: What Matters Most – From Assessment to Intervention
Join Professor Catherine Lord, Distinguished Professor at UCLA’s Semel Institute, pioneering developer of the gold-standard ADOS and ADI-R autism diagnostic tools, and recipient of the International Society for Autism Research’s Lifetime Achievement Award, for an exclusive masterclass on autism assessment and intervention.
- Event type
- Masterclass
- Location
- LIVE STREAM
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Transgender and Nonbinary Youth – Supporting Families
Supporting families of transgender and nonbinary youth is crucial for positive mental health outcomes. Join Dr. Sabra L. Katz-Wise leading researcher on LGBTQ+ health and family functioning.
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- Introductory and Update Session
- Location
- LIVE STREAM
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From Clinic to Kitchen Table: Exploring the Realities of Home-Based Psychological Care
Early bord from £5! Often for a lot of professionals we do not know what the impact of going into the home environment is like for the individuals that we work with. This event helps us consider how we maintain boundaries and what conversations we should be having.
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- Live Stream
- Location
- LIVE STREAM
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Healthy Attachment is Learned: Fostering Responsive Parenting Through Parent-Child Interaction
Don’t miss out on the early bird! Dr. Larissa Niec presents Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), a transdiagnostic, family-based intervention with over 45 years of empirical support.
- Event type
- Introductory and Update Session
- Location
- LIVE STREAM
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The Amal Group – Addressing adversity, stress, trauma and the associated mental health responses of children and young people
‘The Amal Group – Addressing adversity, stress, trauma and the associated mental health responses of children and young people’ is a webinar is organised by ACAMH’s Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Special Interest Group.
- Event type
- ACEs SIG Monthly seminars
- Location
- LIVE STREAM
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The Early Path to Social Anxiety: How Temperament, Attention, and Emotion Interact to Inform Intervention Strategies
Don’t miss the early bird! In this insightful session, Dr. Koraly Pérez-Edgar, McCourtney Professor of Child Studies at Penn State University, will explore how early-emerging temperament, particularly behavioral inhibition, can influence children’s long-term social and emotional development.
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- Introductory and Update Session
- Location
- LIVE STREAM
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Unfolding Autism; An International Expert Conference
Don’t miss the Early Bird! This conference brings together four leading experts to explore distinct yet interconnected topics: early detection, co-occurring mental health challenges, participatory approaches, and evidence-based supports for adolescents and young adults. With a focus on practical tools, emerging models, and inclusive innovation, this conference is essential for professionals working to improve outcomes for autistic children, teens, and their families.
- Event type
- International Expert Conference
- Location
- LIVE STREAM
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Treatment of Conduct Disorders: Tailoring Approaches to Different Subtypes and Clinical Presentations
Early bird now on! Ends 30/06/25. Join Professor Stephen Scott (ACAMH President) for a practical and insightful webinar on the treatment of conduct disorders in children and adolescents. This session will explore how to tailor interventions to different subtypes and clinical presentations, including comorbid ADHD, callous-unemotional traits, irritability, and treatment resistance.
- Event type
- Introductory and Update Session
- Location
- LIVE STREAM