Reconstructing child psychopathy

Reconstructing child psychopathy into grandiose-manipulative, callous emotional and daring-impulsive traits will facilitate diagnosis and treatment of conduct disorder.

6 September 2018

A cognitive neuroscience review of the aetiology of ADHD

A simple neurological explanation has yet to identify an aetiology and pathogenesis of the disorder.  However, advancements in imaging techniques should help to give a more detailed understanding of the brain regions that are different to those without ADHD.

16 August 2018

The ACAMH story, the Board…

From its earliest inception ACAMH has attracted a diverse range of professions and individuals – all with the shared aim of improving the mental health of children and young people. Its current board reflects that more than ever with an eclectic mix of clinicians and academics who have spent their careers working to help some of the most vulnerable in our society.

9 July 2018

Body Dysmorphic Disorder

Body Dysmorphic Disorder is a common, yet typically under-recognised and challenging to treat condition. This talk gives a whistle-stop tour of what BDD is, highlighting the common issues clinicians face when assessing and treating BDD and how to overcome these. We will draw on clinical experience and the evidence-base to help increase knowledge and confidence […]

Event type

Twilight Meeting

Location

London

Loneliness and relationships in young people

Dr Farhana Mann and Dr Francesca Solmi write about research on isolation and loneliness in young people and how it affects their mental health.

29 June 2018

OCD – Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

People with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) experience unpleasant and intrusive thoughts, images, doubts or urges (called obsessions) and repetitive behaviours (called compulsions). Compulsions are usually carried out as a way of reducing the distress caused by obsessions. OCD takes many different forms and causes distress and interference to day-to-day life. 

1 May 2018

Trauma

Most children and young people experience at least one traumatic event before age of 18 years.

1 May 2018

In Conversation… Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy

Renowned clinical psychologist, Kim Golding, discusses how Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy can support developmentally traumatised children and their parents, as well as how support for adopted children has changed in the UK over the years.

11 April 2018

In Conversation… Professor Stephen Scott

Professor Stephen Scott joins ACAMH in this podcast to discuss his journey from paediatrics to child and adolescent psychiatry, the importance of evidence-based research and what he wants to see in the future for the field of child and adolescent mental health.

4 April 2018

‘Adolescent peer relationships and mental health: an epidemiological perspective’ Professor Lucy Bowes 

Professor Lucy Bowes lecture on ‘Adolescent peer relationships and mental health: an epidemiological perspective’. This was recorded on 16 March 2018 at the Emanuel Miller Memorial Lecture and National Conference 2018 ‘Focusing on Adolescent Mental Health’. ACAMH members can now receive a CPD certificate for watching this recorded lecture.

16 March 2018