Meet the Young Ambassadors

Congratulations, Charlotte, on being named as an ACAMH Young Person’s Ambassador. Please could you tell us a bit about yourself? My name is Charlotte Howdle and I am a fourth year medical student at the University of Cambridge. I have an interest in mental health, particularly of young people and have spent the last two […]

24 February 2022

A digest of the published work of Michael Rutter

A digest of the published work of Michael Rutter by Jim Stevenson, Emeritus Professor of Developmental Psychopathology, University of Southampton. Revised December 2021

4 January 2022

The enigma of adolescent sleep: misunderstood science and effective intervention

Good mental health always seems to involve sleep in one way or another. This event is to increase awareness and understanding of adolescent sleep and to build ideas for supporting adolescents and parents/carers with this. This event is being staged by the ACAMH Wales Branch.

Complex PTSD in young people in care

Aishat Hamzat, Rachel M Hiller and Helen Minnis discuss what research tells us about the mechanisms underlying complex PTSD symptoms experienced by young people in care. They consider implications for treatment and broader support provided for these young people

21 October 2021

Are ACE scores useful for identifying individuals at risk of health problems?

Clinics are increasingly screening for ACEs, but ACE scores may not tell us who will go on to develop poor health, explain Jessie R Baldwin (pic) and Andrea Danese.

21 October 2021

Ask the Expert ‘Improving Children’s Sleep; The role a teacher can play’

Dr. Faith Orchard joins us for the second in the series of sessions exclusively for Teachers. This FREE online event is an exciting new partnership between ACAMH and Coram Life Education (CLE) exclusively for Teachers. It offers insights into the latest evidence-base, together with practical advice to help you help your pupils, and your on children.

‘NDC Learning Series’ – NDCs in schools

This is the fourth of the ‘NDC Learning Series’ aimed at health professionals who come into contact with children and young people who have Neurodevelopmental conditions (NDCs). We are delighted to welcome Dr. James Galpin with a session that will focus on ‘NDCs in schools’. The Chair of this session is Dr. Mark Lovell. 

Eating Disorders & ARFID in Children and Adolescents; Research, Prevention, Interventions – Judy Dunn Conference 2021

In most cases, eating disorders start in adolescence, but they are often not picked up until adulthood. However, the earlier treatment starts, the better the long-term outcomes. The 2021 Judy Dunn Conference brings together some of the leading players in the field of Eating Disorders, and will focus on the latest evidence-based research, and implementing proven interventions that deliver results.

Event type

Judy Dunn International Conference

Location

LIVE STREAM

Aetiology of shame and its association with adolescent depression and anxiety – CAMHS around the Campfire

‘CAMHS around the Campfire’ welcomes Professor Thalia Eley to discuss her JCPP paper ‘Aetiology of shame and its association with adolescent depression and anxiety: results from a prospective twin and sibling study.’ ACAMH Members attending will be eligible for a CPD certificate.

Effect of smartphone use on parenting ‘CAMHS around the Campfire’ – FREE

#CAMHScampfire will be live from Australia. This session we are pleased to welcome Dr. Kathryn Modecki on her paper in JCPP ‘Tuning into the real effect of smartphone use on parenting: a multiverse analysis.’ ACAMH Members attending will be eligible for a CPD certificate.