Events
ACAMH events are considered the gold standard of learning, centred around evidence-based research, with leading lights in the field as speakers. 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’.
Delegates get access to recordings of the sessions from 5 working days after the event, plus all a personalised CPD/CME certificate.
ACAMH paying Members receive a discount to events, please considering joining and become part of the advancement of child and adolescent mental health.
Bookings are processed online, there are discounts for group bookings (in excess of £500), and we can only except purchase orders for £500+. If you are having difficulty signing up to an event do please email or call +44 (0)20 7403 7458.
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From Evidence to Practice: EMDR for Children and Adolescents with PTSD
How effectively does the research evidence support EMDR for children and adolescents with post-traumatic stress disorder, and how does that evidence translate to everyday therapeutic practice? This presentation will explore the bridge between rigorous research synthesis and front-line clinical expertise. Anthea Sutton (pic) and Dr. Russell Hurn present this session which is JUST £5 for non-paying members and FREE to paying members.
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- ACEs SIG Monthly seminars
- Location
- Online
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Mental Health Assessment and Support for Care-Experienced Children and Young People
How can mental health professionals better assess and support children and young people with social work involvement? Drawing on recent clinical recommendations and emerging research, this session will explore approaches to assessment, the importance of ensuring young people feel heard and understood, and what current evidence tells us about their responses to mental health interventions.
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- Session
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Supporting and enhancing social communication skills in education context
Through presentations, discussion and practical video-based activities, the session will consider early support and intervention, how adults can respond and adapt to individual children’s communication profiles, and practical approaches that can be applied in educational settings.
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- Workshop
- Location
- Online
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OCD and Anxiety in Children and Young People: Assessment, Diagnosis and Treatment
This practical two-hour session will provide a clinical overview of OCD and anxiety in children and young people. It will cover key features to look out for, approaches to assessment and diagnosis, and how to distinguish OCD from other conditions. The session will also explore treatment approaches and the role of families, alongside a brief overview of the evidence base.
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- Session
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Upsetting experiences, shutdown and burnout in neurodivergent young people
Autistic young people and those with ADHD may experience distress in ways that are not always recognised or fully understood by the professionals and services supporting them. Experiences of overwhelm, shutdown and burnout can have important implications for mental health, everyday functioning and access to appropriate support.
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- Half Day
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Cognitive Disengagement Syndrome (CDS): Understanding, Assessment and Clinical Considerations
Led by Professor Stephen Becker, the session will provide an overview of CDS, consider validated assessment measures and differential diagnosis, and examine the current evidence around treatment and practical considerations for clinicians working with children, young people and families.
- Event type
- Update session
- Location
- Online
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Understanding Violent and Mass-Harm Fantasies in Young People
Join this online session, led by Dr Mike Shaw, exploring the increase in young people reporting elaborated fantasies of murder and/or mass killing, observed by FCAMHS and Prevent since the Southport killings.
- Event type
- ACEs SIG Monthly seminars
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ADHD in Clinical Practice: Navigating Complexity and Clinical Challenges
Join Professor Samuele Cortese for an in-depth Clinical Expert Session exploring some of the most challenging aspects of ADHD assessment and management in children and young people.
- Event type
- Clinical Expert Session
- Location
- LIVE STREAM
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Trauma, Risk and Clinical Complexity in Young People: Using Formulation to Guide Intervention
Dr. Kate Ward practical workshop exploring how formulation can support work with young people who have experienced trauma and adversity and who also present with significant risk and complexity. The workshop will consider how clinicians can make sense of complex presentations, sequence interventions, and identify what may need to happen before or alongside trauma-focused therapy.
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- Workshop
- Location
- Online
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Early detection and differential diagnosis of neurodevelopmental disorders
This online session led by Florencia Salvarezza will explore early identification and differential diagnosis of neurodevelopmental disorders, using language as a common thread across different presentations.
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- Session