CAMHS
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How does 22q11.2 deletion syndrome impact on sleep and mental health?
Anne Lawlor, Co-Founder and Chairperson of 22q11 Ireland, guest blogs on the impact of 22q11.2 deletion syndrome on sleep and mental health.
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Navigating an unfamiliar world: how parents of young people that self-harm experience support and treatment
Participants described a range of reactions to treatment and support for themselves and the young person. We identified three main themes: attitudes towards the young person, practical aspects of help and the need for parents to be involved.
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Place children and young people at the heart of the strategy – A recent call by a joint UK Select Committee
In their recent 1st joint Select Committee report, May 2018, the Education, Health and Social Care Committees call upon the government to take a stronger stance on child and adolescent mental health and to join up the appropriate services in a way that places children and young people at the heart of its strategy.
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Suicide risk in the young: what, how and who to study
Suicide is the second leading cause of death in children and adolescents and occurs at a higher rate in this population than in any other age group.
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Self-Harm & Suicide Issue – Foreword from the Editor
As a clinician, it certainly does feel that more and more young people are being referred, following self harm or with suicidal ideas, to the CAMHS service I work in. This nationwide increase in numbers is acknowledged in recent government reports, which are summarised in this edition.
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A wealth of experience benefiting ACAMH
“If you’re going to care for people you have to care for the people who are caring.”
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Autism & Intellectual Disability
This edition of the Bridge is on Autism & Intellectual Disability.
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JCPP Special Editorial
“Open science and the Journal of Child Psychology & Psychiatry – next steps?” by the editors of JCPP
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Harmful Sexual Behaviour in children and young people
There have been growing levels of awareness of harmful sexual behaviour among children and young people. This conference aims to look at an issue that can be very challenging for professionals and families alike. About the day The ACAMH Avon Branch present a full-day conference in sexually harmful behaviour in children and young people. The conference […]
- Event type
- Day Conference
- Location
- Bristol
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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