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/CME certificate via email. Recordings from the session will be available to delegates from 5 working days after the event.
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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Family-Based Treatment for Adolescent Anorexia Nervosa
This session will be emphasising adaptation in response to increasing clinical complexity. It is led by Prof. Daniel Le Grange—learn its foundations, effectiveness, and when to adapt for better mental health outcomes.
- Event type
- Masterclass
- Location
- Online
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Assessment Tools and Interventions for Emotion (Dys)Regulation: Practical Approaches
Emotion regulation is a key skill for well-being, yet individuals, particularly those who are neurodivergent, may experience unique challenges in managing emotions in daily life. This two-part short course provides a practical approach to understanding, assessing, and providing personalised support across diverse populations.
- Event type
- Short course - 2 sessions
- Location
- Online
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Autism: Camouflaging and Masking (Impression Management) — Evidence and Clinical Implications
Explore the latest evidence on camouflaging and masking in autism (also known as Impression Management), including developmental considerations, clinical debates, and implications for assessment and support. Led by expert Associate Professor Dr. Meng-Chuan Lai.
- Event type
- Advanced session
- Location
- Online
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Maltreatment, Trauma-Related Disorders, and Their Interplay with Neurodivergence
Prof Helen Minnis leads a session about the trauma and stressor related disorders of childhood, known as Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) and Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder (DSED). These are disorders thought to be ‘caused’ by maltreatment (abuse and neglect). We aim to raise your awareness about RAD & DSED and to enable you with the skills to recognise associated behaviours in children and young people who you work.
- Event type
- Advanced session
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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.
- Event type
- Intermediate level
- Location
- LIVE STREAM
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The Adolescent Story Stem Profile (ASSP): A Clinical Tool for Exploring Attachment, Affect, and Mentalization
Dr. Saul Hillman, Senior Research Fellow at Anna Freud and an Honorary Lecturer at UCL, introduces the Adolescent Story Stem Profile (ASSP), an online assessment designed to help practitioners explore adolescents’ internal worlds, including attachment representations, affect regulation, mentalization, and interpersonal functioning. JUST £5! FREE TO MEMBERS
- Event type
- ACEs SIG Monthly seminars
- Location
- LIVE STREAM
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Understanding and Managing Adolescent Sleep Problems
Sleep difficulties are common during adolescence and frequently arise in clinical practice, yet their causes and treatment are often misunderstood. In this evidence-based session, Professor Michael Gradisar will explore adolescent sleep problems from a circadian perspective, while also considering the “insomnia-like” experiences many young people report.
- Event type
- Introductory and Update Session
- Location
- Online
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Digital Media, Peer Influence, and Teen Mental Health
Drawing on research from Professor Mitch Prinstein, this session will explore how social processes — including peer influence and popularity — interact with digital environments to shape young people’s emotional well-being.
- Event type
- Update session
- Location
- LIVE STREAM
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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.
- Event type
- Advanced session
- Location
- LIVE STREAM
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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.
- Event type
- Workshop