LGBT adolescents, sexting, and consent

The exact prevalence of sexting is still under academic debate. Yet the dominant discourses appear to associate it with adolescents; this association exists partially due to the media stories conveying negative consequences and moral panics regarding adolescent suicide cases as a result of sexting (Dobson, 2017).

18 November 2020

How do new family forms affect children’s mental health?

New family forms, including single-parent households, gay or lesbian parents, and those with children born through assisted reproduction methods like IVF and surrogacy, are becoming ever more common. Professor Susan Golombok, Director of the Centre for Family Research at the University of Cambridge, elaborates on the impacts of these family forms on children’s mental health.

19 January 2018

Adolescence at Risk: Online Misogyny, Mental Health, and the Urgent Need for Action

What is online misogyny? How do adolescent boys engage with the Manosphere? What are the implications for policy and practice? Dr. Arianda Albajara Saenz explores it’s impact on youth mental health.

28 July 2025

Neurodiversity: Cutting-Edge Research, Evolving Perspectives, and Effective Innovations – 2025 Jack Tizard Memorial International Conference

‘Neurodiversity: Cutting-Edge Research, Evolving Perspectives, and Effective Innovations’ is the 2025 Jack Tizard Memorial Conference that brings together leading experts to explore neurodiversity research and practices in mental health, genetics and brain development, and lifespan interventions.

Event type

Jack Tizard Memorial International Conference

Anti-Bullying Week 2022: A Priority for All

This Anti-Bullying Week (14 – 18 November), we have gathered a range of FREE learning resources from leading academics, clinicians, and researchers to raise awareness of the impact of bullying on child and adolescent mental health. We encourage you to share with your networks.

11 November 2022

#UniMentalHealthDay Shaping the Future of Student Mental Health

University Mental Health Day encourages universities, students, and the wider community to work together to improve the university experience; to make mental health a university-wide priority; and to help change the future of student mental health. This University Mental Health Day, we encourage you to explore the learning opportunities available on our website, and to share with your networks.

3 March 2022

Gender Dysphoria: Exploring how services can best support young people and their families

The ACAMH Scotland Branch recently held a conference on “Gender Dysphoria: Exploring how services can best support young people and their families”.

Event type

Day Conference

Location

Glasgow