Genetics research informing mental health care

Anita Thapar discusses that genetic studies of mental health have revealed important insights about the influence of genes and the environment, and the nature of disorders. She explains how these insights could improve mental health care for young people and their families now and in the future.

19 October 2021

World Mental Health Day 2021: Mental Health in an Unequal World

The theme of this year’s World Mental Health Day is ‘Mental Health in an Unequal World’. 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 2021

‘NDC Learning Series’ – Medications and Physical Health

This is the fifth 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. Mark Lovell and Dr. Max Davie. with a session that will focus on ‘Medications and Physical Health’. The Chair of this session is Dr. Ann Ozsivadjian. 

Ask the Expert ‘Screen Time & Mental Health – Balancing the positive with the negative’

This FREE online event is exclusively for Teachers, and offers insights into the latest evidence-base, together with practical advice to help you help your pupils. It is the first in a series of free sessions exclusively for Teachers, and is an exciting new partnership between ACAMH and Coram Life Education (CLE).

Event type

Teacher Exclusive Event

Developmental Trauma vs Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Hear from three of the most interesting and engaging speakers on the topic of Developmental Trauma and Neurodevelopmental Disorders. We are delighted to be working with Dr. Kim Golding CBE, Dr. Raja Mukherjee, and Professor Helen Minnis.

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.

CAIDPN 2021 Annual Conference – CAIDPN Members only

Please note that this event is for CAIDPN Members only.

Child and adolescent mental health: Learning How to Teach – 2021 Jack Tizard Memorial Lecture and Conference

A unique opportunity for everyone involved in teaching/training in child and adolescent mental health to learn from national and international experts innovative and effective ways to deliver high-quality teaching and training.

Event type

Jack Tizard Memorial International Conference

March 2021 – The Bridge

This issue includes an excellent article on mood disorders in autistic young people, written by experts Dr Emily Jackson, Dr Eleanor Smith, and Dr Aditya Sharma. The authors thoughtfully discuss the overlap between these conditions, challenges in identifying their co-occurrence, and adaptations needed for interventions.

17 March 2021

Professor Barbara Franke

“I’m honored to have been invited to join the JCPP Editorial Board! Recent biological research in psychiatry teaches us about the dimensionality of the disorders we study and about the importance of a lifespan perspective in child and adolescent psychiatry. Seeing this view reflected in JCPP makes me look forward to being part of the team of editors.”

15 March 2021