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Interrelationships between parental mental health, intimate partner violence and child mental health – implications for practice (recording)
This webinar was led by Prof. Gene Feder, Dr Shabeer Syed, and Dr Claire Powell on behalf of the NIHR Children and Families Policy Research Unit, and was organised by ACAMH’s Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Special Interest Group Monthly seminars.
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Being and Becoming Mentally Healthy: A framework for understanding the mental health of babies and young children
Although there is increasing interest and investment in infant mental health, the term itself is not well understood. To support professionals to work together to protect and promote babies’ and young children’s mental health, we have worked with UNICEF-UK to create a new framework describing what it means to be mentally healthy in this life stage. The framework has two parts, “Being” and “Becoming” capturing both babies’ and young children’s current mental health as well as the capacities they are developing that will enable them to be mentally healthy in the future.
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Eating Disorders – Perception, Prevention, Intervention
According to the World Health Organisation, in 2019 almost 3 million children and young people, worldwide, experienced eating disorders. This Eating Disorder Awareness Week (27 February – 5 March 2023), we encourage you to explore the FREE learning opportunities available on our website, and to share with your networks.
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How England’s calorie labelling policy is impacting young people
Last year the government introduced the out-of-home calorie labelling policy in England to help people make informed nutritional decisions as part of a broader strategy to reduce rates of obesity. However, little is known about how this policy impacts young people’s mental health, especially those with lived experience of eating disorders. Here we summarise the existing research and highlight areas for further investigation.
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Nature based interventions in CAMHS wards can benefit patients and staff: helpful ideas from a qualitative practice-based paper
There is evidence that our surroundings matter, both psychologically and physically. Where we spend our time has an impact on how we feel. Much of what we have learnt about this comes from research in hospital settings.
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Let’s Connect – Creating Meaningful Connections to Support Mental Health
Now in its ninth year, Place2Be’s Children’s Mental Health Week 2023 focuses on the theme of ‘Let’s Connect’; encouraging the need for meaningful connections to support our mental health and wellbeing. With this in mind, do explore the learning opportunities available on our website, and do share with your networks and colleagues.
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Antidepressants for children and teenagers: what works?
Prescriptions for teenagers are rising. Research has found that the number of 12 to 17 year olds prescribed antidepressants more than doubled between 2005 and 2017. More recent information suggests that prescriptions have continued to increase, especially during the pandemic.
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Medical Emergencies in Eating Disorders – what you need to know (recording)
This webinar looked at ‘Medical Emergencies in Eating Disorders (MEED)’ the new guidance, produced by the Royal College of Psychiatrists and endorsed by the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges, with perspectives from clinicians, paediatricians, dieticians, parents/carers, and lived experience. It was organised by the London and South East ACAMH Branch.
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ACAMH Awards 2022 Results
Congratulations to all winners and nominees of the ACAMH Awards 2022.
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Nuts and Bolts of Pediatric Psychopharmacology and management of Psychosis in children (recording)
This event aims to enhance learning of child and adolescent mental health, with practical insights in the area of Paediatric Psychopharmacology for trainee and practising psychiatrists. The content is primarily practice focused with additional research evidence relevant to clinical practice.
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