Past events


  • Mental health needs among young refugee populations

    How do we effectively respond to the mental health and well-being needs of young unaccompanied refugees and asylum seekers living in Bristol and beyond?  Co-produced by ACAMH, Creative Youth Network, Art Refuge UK Takeaways and learning points Better understand the cultural, social and mental health needs of young unaccompanied refugees and asylum seekers, and how […]

    Event type
    Day Conference
    Location
    Bristol
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  • Responding to a Digital Generation

    Considering the impact of digital media on the mental health of young people, both positive and negative, and how we can support them. Key learning points Identify the issues young people face living in today’s digital world Lived experience of the impact of digital media with children and young people Understand the benefits and challenges […]

    Event type
    Conference
    Location
    Glasgow
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  • Helping young people in crisis: gender identity, personality problems, and complex trauma

    Helping young people in crisis: gender identity, personality problems, and complex trauma. The Jack Tizard Memorial Lecture and National Conference returns with a focus on vulnerability and resilience. About the speakers Self-harm in children and adolescents: a major health and social problem of our time Keith is Professor of Psychiatry and Director of the Centre for […]

    Event type
    National Conference
    Location
    London
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  • ADHD Masterclass

    Learning outcomes and key takeaways Consider whether therapeutic intervention for ADHD depends on scientific progress Understand the role of genetic and environmental factors in the aetiology of ADHD, and the implications for treatment Recognise that ADHD is a neuro-biologically heterogeneous condition, and ask whether it is important to tailor treatments to address different causal profiles […]

    Event type
    Masterclass
    Location
    London
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  • JCPP

    JCPP ‘Celebrating 60 Years’

    If you have already registered for the live stream of this event a link will have been sent to your email. Please check your inbox, and potentially spam and bin folders if you cannot find it. JCPP, is our internationally acclaimed publication, bringing together empirical research, clinical studies and reviews in order to advance how […]

    Event type
    Webcast
    Location
    LIVE STREAM
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  • Infant Mental Health – How do early life influences impact on mental health?

    Infant Mental Health – Early influences on the child’s development can have a significant impact on their later lives. This conference will help bring together the up to date research on the intergenerational transmission of vulnerabilities in children. It will be looking at putting theory into practice – showcasing local services including a pilot project […]

    Event type
    Day Conference
    Location
    Southampton
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  • Harmful Sexual Behaviour in children and young people

    There have been growing levels of awareness of harmful sexual behaviour among children and young people. This conference aims to look at an issue that can be very challenging for professionals and families alike. About the day The ACAMH Avon Branch present a full-day conference in sexually harmful behaviour in children and young people. The conference […]

    Event type
    Day Conference
    Location
    Bristol
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  • Gender Identity Development – An Introduction

    This all-day conference is equivalent to 5 CPD learning hours and is aimed at professionals working in mental health or pastoral roles/teams who are supporting gender diverse young people. The day will provide attendees with an overview of the presentation of gender identity issues in adolescents along with possible treatment pathways. It will also give […]

    Event type
    Day Conference
    Location
    Leeds
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  • Body Dysmorphic Disorder

    Body Dysmorphic Disorder is a common, yet typically under-recognised and challenging to treat condition. This talk gives a whistle-stop tour of what BDD is, highlighting the common issues clinicians face when assessing and treating BDD and how to overcome these. We will draw on clinical experience and the evidence-base to help increase knowledge and confidence […]

    Event type
    Twilight Meeting
    Location
    London
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  • ASD and Mental Health Masterclass

    This full day training is the equivalent of 6 hours CPD, and is suitable for those who have an advanced knowledge of the treatment and management of children and young people with an ASD diagnosis. Mental health problems commonly co-occur with ASD, yet these problems often go untreated. This Masterclass offers both clinicians and researchers […]

    Event type
    Masterclass
    Location
    Dublin
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