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  • The Bridge – Gender Issue

    Welcome to The Bridge – this month focusses on gender diversity in children and young people. 

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    Mental Health and Obesity: It’s everybody’s role

    By Melissa Little. Melissa is a Paediatric Dietitian specialising in childhood weight management. She runs a social enterprise called Foodtalk.
    Disclaimer: This is an independent article and ACAMH may not necessarily hold the same views.

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  • The Bridge Returns

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

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  • Gordana Milavic

    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 […]

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  • DBT2

    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
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  • 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.

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  • Reflections from the room

    ADHD in the classroom: Why everyday interactions matter

    A child with ADHD may collect corrections all day, small ones, one after another, until something starts to give. Long before the symptoms themselves cause lasting harm, a child can quietly conclude that school is not a place they are good at. Drawing on research discussed during a webinar by clinical psychologist Erin Schoenfelder Gonzalez, this article explores how the cumulative experience of everyday classroom interactions may shape a child’s confidence, relationships and sense of belonging at school.

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    Why Depression May Look Different in Young People with ADHD

    Depression commonly co-occurs with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). When this combination occurs is associated with greater clinical complexity and poorer outcomes. Yet depression in young people with ADHD may not always be straightforward to recognise, some symptoms of depression overlap with ADHD, some may be expressed through irritability, sleep problems, or behavioural difficulties, and young people with ADHD may not always report depressive symptoms in the same way as their parents.

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  • Helen Pote

    How to integrate AI and other digital tools into everyday clinical practice

    This practical workshop from Professor Helen Pote (pic), Gemma Rides and Lisa Summerhill, helps clinicians and allied professionals safely and effectively integrate AI and digital tools into everyday practice with children, young people and families.

    Event type
    Workshop
    Location
    LIVE STREAM
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  • David Bürgin

    What are the most important life events for teens

    Most adolescents and young adults identify positive, everyday milestones—such as education, relationships and growing independence—as the most important events in their lives, rather than crises. However, those with higher anxiety and depression are more likely to emphasise stressful experiences and interpersonal difficulties, highlighting how mental health shapes the way life events are perceived. Blog by David Bürgin on his recent paper.

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