Suicide risk in the young: what, how and who to study

Suicide is the second leading cause of death in children and adolescents and occurs at a higher rate in this population than in any other age group.

12 June 2018

The family environment mediates risk of self-harming

Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) constitutes any deliberate physical injury to oneself that is not life-threatening. It is a behaviour that commonly starts during adolescence. Childhood family adversity (CFA) is associated with NSSI, but the risk pathways between CFA and NSSI are unclear.

12 June 2018

I have one of the best jobs in the world

“For me words just can’t do justice to the pride and importance I attach to working for ACAMH, I think I’ve got one of the best jobs in the world working with a team of professionals who are really evidently passionate about their work and how it impacts on the wellbeing of children and adolescents.”

11 June 2018

The Grenfell Tower Fire: The Mental Health & Wellbeing of Children

Guest blog from Dr Jai Shree Adhyaru, Team Lead for the NHS Grenfell Health and Wellbeing Service’s Trauma Clinic for Children & Young People.

6 June 2018

Professor Andrea Danese

Professor Andrea Danese is Professor of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King’s College London, UK. The research from his team focuses on childhood trauma, and he has published widely on the consequences of childhood trauma, the mechanisms through which childhood trauma affects health, and prevention and treatment of […]

5 June 2018

Dr Patrick Smith

Patrick Smith is a Senior Lecturer in Clinical Psychology at the Institute of Psychiatry King’s College London, and Honorary Consultant Clinical Psychologist at the National & Specialist Child Traumatic Stress & Anxiety Clinic, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. His collaborative research has focused on understanding children’s psychological reactions to trauma, and on developing […]

5 June 2018

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

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

In Conversation… Professor Kathy Sylva

Hear from Professor Kathy Sylva OBE on her research which has explored early education and children’s development, parenting interventions, and the impact of children’s centres on families.

15 May 2018

European experts develop a new framework to screen early ASD

Early detection of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can improve outcomes for children, yet the effectiveness and validity of universal screening methods has been questioned. Now, researchers have created a new framework to generate a valid early ASD screening method using a novel approach based on “face and content validity”.

9 May 2018