September 2020 – The Bridge

The month of September is a challenging time for young people, as they start a new school year. September 2020 will be particularly difficult for many, as they must also deal with the stresses of the coronavirus pandemic and social distancing, as well as the effects of increasing financial pressures on families.

9 September 2020

ADHD Masterclass online via Zoom

A unique opportunity to have the world’s leading experts on ADHD in your home, as we bring present our renowned ‘Masterclass Series’

What does a CAMHS MDT need to know about the genetics of psychiatric disorder?

Our knowledge of the genetics of psychiatric disorders has increased rapidly in recent years. Discover what has been learnt, focusing on some of the psychiatric disorders commonly seen in CAMHS, before going on to discuss how these findings may be relevant to clinical practice.

11 July 2019

Psychological resilience in young people

Having spent a lot of time on a camp bed in a paediatric ward with young people and their families, some of whom were inpatients for weeks on end and facing huge physical challenges, it has made me wonder a great deal about the elements of psychological resilience in young people.

27 June 2019

Sleep and Mental Health

Dr Sally Hobson, Specialty Community Paediatrician, Evelina Children’s Secondary Community Sleep Clinic on the relationship between sleep and mental health.

24 February 2019

Improvements of adolescent psychopathology after insomnia treatment: Results from a randomized controlled trial over one year.

Many adolescents experience sleep problems, which can be caused by hormonal changes during puberty, and social changes with increasing complexity of daily life while growing up.

1 December 2018

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.

25 June 2018

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.

18 June 2018

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Girls and Women

ADHD has historically been conceptualised as a predominantly male condition, contributing to delayed recognition and underdiagnosis in girls and women. Longitudinal research suggests that ADHD in females is associated with long-term risks, including internalising disorders, self-harm, and psychosocial impairment, particularly when symptoms go unrecognised and untreated. Current evidence raises concerns about both over- and under-diagnosis, aiming for a better understanding of ADHD female presentation.

16 February 2026

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. 

1 January 2019