Events
Our vision is ‘Sharing best evidence, improving practice’ to this end we run a series of events throughout the year to work towards this. 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.
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 events@acamh.org or call +44 (0)20 7403 7458.
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Research and Innovation in Service Day – ‘Different Models of Mental Health Service Provision – Celebrations and Challenges’
This annual research day from the ACAMH Southern Branch brings together different professionals, mainly within CAMHS, and presents their latest findings in the area. The focus is on; new care models, the THRIVE framework for system change, initiatives to help education staff to recognise and support students with mental health difficulties and facilitate multiagency professionals problem solving approach.
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- Research Day
- Location
- LIVE STREAM
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Literature review of support tools for school staff to respond to CYP self‐harm – CAMHS around the Campfire
FREE virtual journal club #CAMHScampfire welcomes author Aureliane Pierret, and co-author Dr. Joanna Anderson, as we discuss the CAMH Open Access paper ‘Review: Education and training interventions, and support tools for school staff to adequately respond to young people who disclose self‐harm – a systematic literature review of effectiveness, feasibility and acceptability’ by Aureliane Pierret, Dr. Joanna Anderson, Professor Tamsin Ford, and Dr. Anne‐Marie Burn. 17.00 UK, 18.00 CET, 12 noon EST. ACAMH Members attending will be eligible for a CPD certificate.
- Event type
- Informal Journal Club
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The evolution and challenge of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs): A modular solution to intervention
The seminars will explore the way the concept of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) has evolved, and the range of interventions proposed to meet the challenges posed by the associated complex processes that affect children and young people’s development and result in harmful long-term effects. This event is run in partnership with Child and Family Training UK.
- Event type
- 2 day training
- Location
- LIVE STREAM
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ADHD in CYP with autism, and pharmacological treatment – CAMHS around the Campfire
FREE virtual journal club #CAMHScampfire welcomes Dr. Stephanie Ameis as we discuss her JCPP ‘Practitioner Review: Pharmacological treatment of attention‐deficit/hyperactivity disorder symptoms in children and youth with autism spectrum disorder: a systematic review and meta‐analysis’. 17.00 UK, 18.00 CET, 12 noon EST. ACAMH Members attending will be eligible for a CPD certificate.
- Event type
- Informal Journal Club
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Therapeutic Assessment for Adolescents with Self-Harm
SOLD OUT! Do please consider booking on our FREE virtual journal club on ‘Literature review of support tools for school staff to respond to CYP self‐harm’ https://bit.ly/3tJILVW
- Event type
- Talk
- Location
- LIVE STREAM
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ADHD Masterclass; The evolving concept, existing challenges, and interventions
A must for clinicians and researchers. A new lecture from Professor Edmund Songua-Barke which includes an exploration of the neurodiversity movement for ADHD, plus Professor Samuele Cortese’s talk includes discussions on pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments for ADHD. Limited numbers, this will sell-out so book now.
- Event type
- 2 day training
- Location
- Online
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Tony Attwood on Autism – 4 different seminars
Four different webinars delivered by Tony Attwood. Book on more than one and get a discounted rate. 1. Managing Anxiety 2. The Cognitive Profile Associated with Autism 3. Developing the Friendship Abilities of Autistic Children in Primary School 4. Adolescent Issues for Autistic Teenagers
- Event type
- Live Stream
- Location
- LIVE STREAM
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Child and adolescent mental health: Learning How to Teach – 2021 Jack Tizard Memorial Lecture and Conference
A unique opportunity for everyone involved in teaching/training in child and adolescent mental health to learn from national and international experts innovative and effective ways to deliver high-quality teaching and training.
- Event type
- 2 Day National Conference
- Location
- Online