Improving research-informed practice in schools

We have recently launched an initiative aimed at teachers, to enable schools to access and put to use resources that can genuinely make a difference to the mental wellbeing and educational outcomes of young people.

10 February 2022

Breaking the Bias: Celebrating Women in CAMH

A panel, chaired by Professor Bernadka Dubicka, will explore the challenges women have faced in the CAMH profession, examine how gender bias affects CAMH professionals, and celebrate women’s achievements. Panel; Dr. Gordana Milavić, Professor Francesca Happé, Professor Kathy Sylva OBE, Dr. Rhonda Boyd, Dr. Praveetha Patalay, Dr. Yasmin Ahmadzadeh, Bethany Cliffe, Clara Faria, and Gloria Cheung.

‘NDC Learning Series’ – Wellbeing, feeding, and sleep

This is the second of the ‘NDC Learning Series’ aimed at health professionals who come into contact with children and young people who have Neurodevelopmental conditions (NDCs). We are delighted to welcome Dr. Ann Ozsivadjian, Dr. Vicki Ford, and Dr. Charlie Tyack to discuss ‘Wellbeing, feeding, and sleep’. The Chair of this session is Dr. Max Davie.

Too young to be worried? – Inaugural ACAMH India virtual conference

Hear from some of India’s most respected and renowned figures in child and adolescent mental health, leading lights from the UK, and ACAMH’s Board. NB Live streamed from India, times are Indian Standard Time.

Moor, Sea and Play: supporting young people’s mental health outdoors

Brought to you by the Devon and Cornwall ACAMH Branch this event will focus on how the outdoors can be beneficial for young people’s mental health, hearing from a selection of speakers about how and why outdoor activities can help keep young people healthy and happy.

How much do we really know about ‘Theraplay’ for young children?

‘Theraplay’ is an intervention that aims to enhance attachment, self-esteem and trust in others for children with behavioural, emotional or developmental difficulties. The intervention, founded on attachment theory,1 harnesses natural and playful interactions between caregivers and children to develop healthy and positive relationships.

17 December 2020

Making personalised predictions of poor functioning following negative childhood experiences

Experiencing abuse, neglect, bullying, or domestic violence in childhood increases the likelihood of having poor functioning in young adulthood, but this is not the case for everyone. Being able to accurately predict which individuals are at high risk for poor outcomes following such negative childhood experiences could support professionals to effectively target interventions. Is it possible to make accurate personalised predictions?

2 December 2020

LGBT adolescents, sexting, and consent

The exact prevalence of sexting is still under academic debate. Yet the dominant discourses appear to associate it with adolescents; this association exists partially due to the media stories conveying negative consequences and moral panics regarding adolescent suicide cases as a result of sexting (Dobson, 2017).

18 November 2020

Utilization of peer-supported youth hotlines is on the rise

New data suggest that there has been a significant increase in the use of a peer-supported youth hotline between 2010 (~8,000 annual contacts) and 2016 (>12,000 annual contacts). Berit Kerner and colleagues evaluated >67,000 contacts made to a hotline based in Los Angeles, USA.

14 October 2020

World Mental Health Day 2020: Mental Health for all

The theme of this year’s World Mental Health Day is ‘mental health for all’. Our Vision is ‘Sharing best evidence, improving practice’, and to this end we urge you to take a look at the learning opportunities on our website and to share with your networks.

8 October 2020