Search results
-
Can physical exercise improve tics and associated mental health difficulties in Tourette syndrome? The jury is out
Physical exercise is increasingly being recommended as part of management for children and young people with mental health problems. There is a growing evidence base that shows physical exercise is associated with improvements in functioning for conditions such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), although studies are small, they are signifcant.
Read more -
Most Cited JCPP Articles #58 of 60
Most cited JCPP papers #58 of 60: Psychological mechanisms in hyperactivity: I response inhibition deficit, working memory impairment, delay aversion, or something else?
Read more -
Just one of the challenges for paediatricians
Before getting involved with ACAMH Max said he was wary of joining a “talking shop” but saw immediately that the organisation was active in engaging the broader mental health community.
Read more -
From punk rock to academic heavyweight
While at university Edmund became fascinated by behaviourist approaches to psychology which bring together philosophy, methodology and psychological theory.
Read more -
Public mental health for children and young people: addressing mental health needs in schools and communities
In order to view this content, you need to be an ACAMH member. Membership starts from just 11p a day. We hope you consider joining and being part of the advancement of child and adolescent mental health.Read moreCurrent members will need to be registered as a website user and log in, our guide to this simple process can be accessed here.
-
Understanding mental health challenges in autism and ADHD: A focus on schools as a source of emotional burden
The aim of this FREE event is to share insights and outputs from Regulating Emotions – Strengthening Adolescent Resilience (RE-STAR), a UKRI-funded research programme which is trying understand why young neurodivergent people are at elevated risk for mental health problems.
- Event type
- FREE live stream
- Location
- FREE live stream
-
Autumn Webinar programme
Don’t miss the early birds! All events are centred around evidence-based research, and our speakers are some of the leading lights in the field. ACAMH is a charity, and we receive no government funding, nor do we ask for donations.
Read more -
Neurodiversity: Cutting-Edge Research, Evolving Perspectives, and Effective Innovations – 2025 Jack Tizard Memorial International Conference
BOOKINGS CLOSED
- Event type
- Jack Tizard Memorial International Conference
- Location
- LIVE STREAM
-
Ready for Change? The Changing Picture of Tourette Syndrome in the UK
In this In Conversation podcast, Dr. Seonaid Anderson is joined by Dr. Maddie Groom, Dr. Ho Lan Liang, Dr. Camilla Babbage, Emma McNally, and Dr. Andrew Curran for a round table discussion on Tics and Tic Disorders, such as Tourette Syndrome. This episode is part of The Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health’s series on Tourette Syndrome and Tic Disorders. The series explores the evidence-based research on Tourette Syndrome, and other Tic Disorders, as well as the education, treatments, and research in this area.
Read more -
Tic Disorders and Tourette Syndrome: Exploring the INTEND Project
In this In Conversation podcast, Dr. Seonaid Anderson is joined by Dr. Maddie Groom (pic) to discuss a current research project focusing on Tics and Tourette Syndrome called INTEND. INTEND stands for ImproviNg Tic Services in EnglaND.
Read more