You searched for: adhd
Search results
-
Mental health workers have more empathy
Mental health workers have greater empathy than physicians or other professionals, according to a study from Favaloro University, Buenos Aires.
Read more -
Implementing iThrive? Pick priorities and prepare, says commissioner
iThrive is a care framework that aims to replace the four tiered system of CAMHS provision, by grouping children and young people based on their needs. Initially launched at 10 sites across the UK in October 2015, by April 2017 it had expanded to 44 CCGs. iThrive state that, 30% of young people in England […]
Read more -
Anti Social Behaviour
Multiagency professionals trying to deter children from developing antisocial or criminal behaviour should focus on enhancing children’s emotional awareness or affective empathy, according to a recent study of vulnerable children in Amsterdam.
Read more -
Toughened toddlers seek rewards & Toddlers’ temperament is autism early indicator
Two overviews of papers focusing on toddlers. The first on those who grow up in a harsh environment and act assertively at aged two tend to do better than average when solving reward-based problems, but do worse on abstract ones. The second suggesting a new avenue for exploring early diagnosis in autism.
Read more -
Gender identity and children with autism spectrum disorder
Consultant Psychiatrist Ruth Bevan introduces Gender Dysphoria and Gender Identity Disorder and discusses the assessment and treatment of Gender Identity Disorder in people with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Read more -
ACAMH Awards 2026
Join us for the ACAMH Awards 2026. It is completely free to attend and open to Members and Non-members alike.
-
ACAMH Awards Shortlist: Spotlight on Excellence in Research and Practice
The ACAMH Awards aim to recognise high quality work in evidence-based science, both in publication and practice, in the field of child and adolescent mental health. Congratulations to the shortlist nominees.
Read more -
When ‘Insomnia’ Is Not Insomnia: Understanding Circadian Delay in Adolescents
Could teenage “insomnia” actually be circadian delay? Explore how puberty, school schedules, and biological sleep timing may shape adolescent sleep problems.
Read more -
Annual Review of ACEs research
It is now over 20 years since the publication of the seminal research by Fellitti and colleagues (Fellitti et al 1998) ‘The Relationship of childhood abuse and household dysfunction to many of the leading causes of death in adults: The Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study.’
Read more -
ACAMH Awards Longlist: Spotlight on Excellence in Research and Practice
The ACAMH Awards aim to recognise high quality work in evidence-based science, both in publication and practice, in the field of child and adolescent mental health. Congratulations to the longlist nominees.
Read more