‘Understanding developmental cognitive science from different cultural perspectives’ – In Conversation with Tochukwu Nweze

Tochukwu Nweze, lecturer in the Department of Psychology, University of Nigeria, Nsukka and, PhD student in MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit, University of Cambridge talks about his recent paper on parentally deprived Nigerian children having enhanced working memory ability, how important is it to study cultural differences in cognitive adaption during and following periods of adversity, and how can mental health professionals translate this understanding of difference into their work.

23 October 2020

In Conversation… Prof. Cathy Cresswell – Anxiety and ‘Emerging Minds’

Cathy Cresswell, Professor of Clinical Psychology, University of Oxford discusses anxiety and ‘Emerging Minds’ – action for child mental health.

5 July 2019

In Conversation… Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

Dr. Jennifer Shields & Dr. Sarah Brown discuss Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), the most common preventable non-genetic cause of neurodevelopmental disorders in the UK.

27 June 2019

Learning Disability Special Interest Group

This is the latest in a series of talks arranged by the ACAMH Learning Disability Special Interest Group (LASER SIG). It is dedicated to sharing of specialist knowledge, skills and updates on relevant research and service development. Presentation ‘Ealing Intensive Therapeutic and Short Break Service – preventing residential care for children with learning disabilities and challenging […]

Event type

SIG

Location

London

ASD and OCD

This edition of ‘The Bridge’ focusses on Autism Spectrum Disorders and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Both of these can resemble each other with the over-focus, special interests and anxieties seen in ASD resembling the obsessions of OCD, and the routines, rituals and need for order and sameness that can be seen in ASD resembling the compulsions in OCD.

19 May 2019

Dramatherapy: History, Applications and Outcome Measures

Dramatherapist, Kairo Maynard, on the development of dramatherapy and how it can be used to help support young people.

10 August 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

ASD and Mental Health Masterclass

This full day training is the equivalent of 6 hours CPD, and is suitable for those who have an advanced knowledge of the treatment and management of children and young people with an ASD diagnosis. Mental health problems commonly co-occur with ASD, yet these problems often go untreated. This Masterclass offers both clinicians and researchers […]

Event type

Masterclass

Location

Dublin

Mastering meltdowns and big feelings with Associate Professor Erin Gonzalez

We caught up with the presenter – Associate Professor Dr. Erin Gonzalez, a clinical psychologist at Seattle Children’s Hospital – about the topic itself, her career, and her hopes for the event.

10 December 2025

Practical Updates in ADHD Diagnosis and Management with Professor Samuele Cortese

Join Professor Samuele Cortese, one of the world’s most influential researchers of the past decade, for a comprehensive 4-hour clinical expert session on ADHD, designed specifically for mental health professionals working with children, adolescents, and families. Professor Cortese was included in the list of the world’s most influential researchers of the past decade, demonstrated by the production of multiple highly-cited papers that rank in the top 1% by citations in the field of psychiatry/psychology in Web of Science.

Event type

Clinical Expert Session

Location

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