JCPP Editorial: Volume 60, Issue 06, June 2019

“Correlation and causation: to study causality in psychopathology” by Arne Lervåg

1 June 2019

Reporting of depression symptoms in children with ADHD: do parents know best?

ADHD is a common neurodevelopmental disorder characterised by hyperactive-impulsiveness and inattention. ADHD often co-occurs with emotional disorders such as depression and anxiety. Depression in particular is prominent amongst adolescents with ADHD, and can be difficult to identify as it can have similar features both to ADHD itself and to some of the side effects of ADHD medication.

7 May 2019

Social connectedness and suicidal thoughts and behaviors among adolescents

Suicide is a major public health concern claiming over 44,000 lives annually and ranking within the top 10 causes of death for the general population and the 2nd leading cause of death for those aged 15-24 years of age (though there is variation in this when examining causes by racial groups). 

7 May 2019

Continued family dysfunction accounts for the association between childhood adversity and adolescent self-harm

Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is any deliberate attempt at inflicting physical self-harm in the absence of suicidal intent. NSSI peaks during adolescence, with roughly 17% of adolescents reporting having engaged in it at least once.

7 May 2019

Learning Disability SIG

Background The development of mental health services for children and young people with Learning Disabilities in the UK has been sporadic and ad hoc, and indeed in many parts of the country this provision was, until very recently, completely lacking. The last ten or so years have seen more attention directed to service provision in […]

25 April 2019

Southern Research Day – April 2019, Member content

15 April 2019

Dr Anula Nikapota – R.I.P.

It is with great sadness that I have to inform you Dr Anula Nikapota died on 4 April, suddenly while on holiday with her family. We are very shocked by her sudden death. Many of us will remember Anula for her many accomplishments for ACAMH on top of her great expertise clinically and educationally.

8 April 2019

‘Patient and practitioner experience of mindfulness as taught in DBT’ Jennie Eeles

Jennie Eeles lecture on ‘Patient and practitioner experience of mindfulness as taught in DBT’. This was recorded on 4 April 2019 at the ACAMH Southern Branch Research Day. ACAMH members can now receive a CPD certificate for watching this recorded lecture.

4 April 2019

Mental Health in Educational Settings – member content

28 March 2019

In Conversation… Dr Arnon Bentovim

Dr Arnon Bentovim, Child and Family Psychiatrist, and founder the Child and Family Practice, talks about child and family training to develop and train evidence-based approaches to assessment, analysis, and intervention.

26 March 2019