The Bridge Returns

Welcome back to ‘The Bridge’. The full set of articles will be published in December for ACAMH Members.

1 December 2017

Meet the Board

Dr. Gordana Milavić MD., F.R.C.Psych. – ACAMH Chair  Dr. Milavić is Chair of ACAMH. She is a Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist at the Maudsley Hospital, London. She has over 40 years of experience in acute clinical practice, teaching and training. During her career she has been at the forefront of the organisation of mental […]

14 November 2017

Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) Conference

Free resources from a one-day conference hosted by ACAMH’s Ireland Branch on dialectical behaviour therapy, covering the evidence base, structure and skills for delivering DBT.

Event type

Day Conference

Location

Dublin

Gender identity and children with autism spectrum disorder

Consultant Psychiatrist Ruth Bevan introduces Gender Dysphoria and Gender Identity Disorder and discusses the assessment and treatment of Gender Identity Disorder in people with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

21 July 2017

Experience-Sensitive Approach to Neurodivergence

Clinical environments are often organised around neurotypical/general population expectations of communication, attention, pacing, and sensory tolerance. For neurodivergent people, including autistic individuals, people with ADHD, these expectations can increase distress, reduce engagement, and shape how behaviour is interpreted by clinicians.

16 April 2026

Lead Excellence in Research: Seeking the Next JCPP Editor-in-Chief

The Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry (JCPP) is the flagship journal of the Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health (ACAMH), widely recognised to be the leading international journal covering both child and adolescent psychology and psychiatry. The Association is looking for a distinguished academic researcher to take on the stewardship of the journal. Interested candidates are encouraged to send their CV and letter of intention to the Head of JCPP Publications Committee and JCPP Deputy EiC, Prof. Pasco Fearon before Friday 29th May 2026.

14 April 2026

Meet the expert: Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy, Parenting and Practice (DDP) intervention, with Dr. Kim Golding CBE

We caught up with the presenter – Dr. Kim Golding CBE, a clinical psychologist and consultant and trainer, to talk about in DDP – about Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy, Parenting and Practice (DDP) intervention.

3 March 2026

From Research to Practice: Advancing Early Intervention, Treatments and Services for Children and Young People with Intellectual Disabilities. CAIDPN Annual Conference. Open to all.

This conference will present the latest research evidence and good practice examples in the delivery of early intervention approaches, supports and treatments, as well as health services for children and young people with intellectual disabilities. The conference aims to provide a reflective, evidence-based, and practical learning approach for multidisciplinary professionals interested in the health and care of children and young people with intellectual disabilities. Organised by Child & Adolescent Intellectual Disability Psychiatry Network (CAIDPN).

Event type

Day Conference

Location

London

Identifying Mental Health Difficulties in Children Living in Care: Is the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire enough?

This blog, by Dr. Eva Sprecher, shares new findings that suggest current UK practice may not be sufficient for identifying children in care struggling with their mental health – and we suggest what might help improve things.

9 February 2026

Obituary for Robert Goodman

Robert Goodman, who died from complex dementia on 18 December 2025 aged 72, was one of the world’s leading child and adolescent psychiatrists. He carried out work that has transformed child mental health across the globe, developing a simple questionnaire on child mental health and well-being, called the Strength and Difficulties Questionnaire, commonly known as the SDQ.

2 February 2026