In practice
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Clinical Academic Training in England or How to Become an Academic Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist 101
Clinical academia in the United Kingdom is facing a paradox; while training the next generation of clinical academic doctors in the UK is becoming more competitive and restrictive, with many candidates disputing one position, on the other hand, the overall number of clinical academics is diminishing. So, amid increasing competition, why and how to pursue a clinical academic career in child and adolescent psychiatry?
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Siblings and the Family
This FREE webinar explores the often-overlooked experiences of siblings of children and young people with mental health conditions. Speakers will present new research, intervention adaptation, and service perspectives, highlighting risk and protective factors, effective supports, and the vital role siblings play in both family wellbeing and shaping mental health services.
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- Round table
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- LIVE STREAM
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Enhancing Motivation in Adolescents With ADHD: Long-Term Insights From the STAND Trial
ADHD is a long-term condition that often continues into adulthood, bringing academic, social, and health challenges. A new community trial tested Supporting Teens’ Autonomy Daily (STAND), a programme that combines motivational interviewing with parent–teen collaboration and training in organisation, time management, and planning skills. The study found that STAND improved outcomes when delivered by licensed therapists, highlighting both promise and implementation challenges.
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The role of socio-contextual factors in child and adolescent PTSD
‘The role of socio-contextual factors in child and adolescent PTSD’ is a webinar is organised by ACAMH’s Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Special Interest Group. It is led by Professor Sarah Halligan is Professor of Child and Family Mental Health at the University of Bath.
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- ACEs SIG Monthly seminars
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- LIVE STREAM
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Mastering Meltdowns: Managing Big Feelings in Kids
Discover practical strategies for helping children manage intense emotions in this engaging webinar, with Associate Professor Erin Schoenfelder Gonzalez, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and Department of Pediatrics at the University of Washington School of Medicine.
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- Introductory and Update Session
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- LIVE STREAM
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Unlocking Children’s Internal Worlds: 25 Years of the Story Stem Assessment Profile (SSAP)
Dr Saul Hillman – For more than 25 years, we have been training professionals in the use of the Story Stem Assessment Profile (SSAP), a powerful and nuanced tool designed to help us understand the internal worlds of children aged 4 to 10 years old.
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Eating Disorders in Young People: Advancing Evidence and Practice – 2025 Judy Dunn International Conference
Join us for the 2025 Judy Dunn International Conference, bringing together leading experts to share the latest evidence and clinical insights on eating disorders in young people. This year’s programme will explore current research and innovations in understanding these conditions and their treatment, offering delegates deeper perspectives to inform their work with children and adolescents.
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- Judy Dunn International Conference
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- LIVE STREAM
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Parenting and Protecting Adolescents in the Age of Social Media and AI
Adolescents spend much of their lives online and adults are increasingly worried that screen time, social media, and now artificial intelligence (AI) will harm their mental health. Award winning psychologist Candice Odgers will address current fears with facts about adolescent mental health in the digital age and provide science-backed strategies for those working to support the young people in their families, classrooms, and communities.
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- Talk with Q&A
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- Online
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Five Friendships Skills Every Child Needs to Learn
FROM JUST £5! Join Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore as she offers parents practical ideas for helping children to feel more comfortable and confident in social situations by describing five essential friendship skills that are part of the unspoken social curriculum for school-age children. This webinar is aimed at teachers/educators, childcare providers, speech and language professionals, or volunteers who work with children.
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- Talk with Q&A
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- LIVE STREAM
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CBT for Anxiety in Youth: Addressing Treatment Barriers Using The Cool Kids Programme
Prof. Ron Rapee leads this webinar on the Cool Kids Suite of programs to manage anxiety and related problems among children and adolescents has been used for around 30 years and is one of the most extensively evaluated paediatric anxiety interventions in the world. Its international adoption and multiple translations have helped many thousands of young people from a wide range of cultural backgrounds live less impaired lives.
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- Expert knowledge session
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- LIVE STREAM