Primer

  • Clara Faria

    The Importance of Women and Girls in the Field of Academic Psychiatry

    For the first time in history, more women than men are on the UK medical register. This fact is remarkable when we consider that the first woman to be allowed on the UK medical register was Elizabeth Blackwell in 1859. In this blog, Clara Faria, MD, explores the importance of women and girls in the field of academic psychiatry.

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  • Margaret Sibley

    Incorporating Motivational Interviewing into Evidence-Based Treatments for ADHD

    This presentation provides specialized training in Motivational Interviewing (MI) for professionals working with individuals with ADHD and their families. MI is an evidence-based approach that enhances treatment engagement by fostering autonomy, self-efficacy, and strong provider-patient alliances. The training includes lectures, discussions, activities, videos, and role-plays.

    Event type
    Workshop
    Location
    LIVE STREAM
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  • Alessio Bellato

    Supporting emotion regulation and recognising dysregulation in children and young people: what do we need to know?

    Dr. Alessio Bellato looks at ‘Emotion regulation in children and adolescents’. Emotion regulation is a core skill that underpins children and young people’s mental health, learning, and relationships, and it matures throughout development. Yet, many professionals, educators, and parents report uncertainty about how to assess or identify difficulties with emotion regulation, or how best support the development of these skills in everyday settings.

    Event type
    Introductory and Update Session
    Location
    LIVE STREAM
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  • Stephen Scott

    Treatment of Conduct Disorders: Tailoring Approaches to Different Subtypes and Clinical Presentations

    Join Professor Stephen Scott (ACAMH President) for a practical and insightful webinar on the treatment of conduct disorders in children and adolescents. This session will explore how to tailor interventions to different subtypes and clinical presentations, including comorbid ADHD, callous-unemotional traits, irritability, and treatment resistance.

    Event type
    Introductory and Update Session
    Location
    LIVE STREAM
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  • Dr. Nathan Hodson

    Unlocking the Potential of Parenting Programs: How Financial Incentives Can Drive Engagement

    Parenting programs are vital tools for addressing disruptive behaviours in children, yet low participation rates undermine their potential. Our recent research highlights that financial incentives can boost engagement, particularly among underserved families, and suggests new directions for increasing the accessibility and effectiveness of these programs.

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  • Dr. Divyangana Rakesh

    Why do some children from low-income families manage to thrive cognitively?

    Why do some children from low-income families manage to thrive cognitively? Our study sheds light on this question by identifying key factors that promote cognitive resilience. Blog by Dr. Divyangana Rakesh.

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  • transgender teen

    Transgender and Nonbinary Youth – Supporting Families

    Supporting families of transgender and nonbinary youth is crucial for positive mental health outcomes. Join Dr. Sabra L. Katz-Wise leading researcher on LGBTQ+ health and family functioning.

    Event type
    Introductory and Update Session
    Location
    LIVE STREAM
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  • Catherine Canavan Shrestha

    TeaLeaF- task shifting children’s mental health care to primary school teachers in the Darjeeling Himalayas of West Bengal, India

    TeaLeaf-Mansik Swastha (Teachers Leading the Frontlines- Mental Health) is a research-led community-based intervention which sees the “shifting” of mental health care to primary school teachers in the Darjeeling Himalayas of West Bengal using evidence-based therapy techniques.

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  • child insomina

    Insomnia: Assessment, Treament, Results

    Join renowned expert child and adolescent psychiatrist Dr. Jess Shatkin for insights and guidance on managing insomina in children and young people. Healthcare professionals attending will enhance their skills in diagnosing and treating sleep disorders, gain insights into how improving sleep can positively impact psychiatric functioning and overall wellbeing, and contributing to ongoing professional development.

    Event type
    Introductory and Update Session
    Location
    LIVE STREAM
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  • harmful sexual behaviour

    Shore: a safe place for young people worried about sexual behaviour

    Children and young people engaging in harmful sexual behaviour is a national public health issue, affecting thousands of young people across the UK every year. Despite this, there are few services available to support young people once harm has taken place and even fewer for young people concerned about their own or someone else’s sexual thoughts, feelings or behaviour.

    Event type
    Talk with Q&A
    Location
    LIVE STREAM
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