ACAMH’s blogs bring together timely, evidence-based insights on child and adolescent mental health, written by leading researchers, clinicians, and those with lived experience. They are designed to translate cutting-edge research into accessible, practical guidance that supports better outcomes for children, young people, and families.
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The Transition Dip: Why School Transitions Are a Systemic Challenge for Adolescent Wellbeing
The transition to secondary school coincides with major adolescent neurodevelopment changes, creating unique challenges during a period of heightened neuroplasticity.
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How Neurobiology Can Inform Our Understanding of Non-Suicidal Self-Injury
Why does non-suicidal self-injury develop and what sustains it? Explore Kaess et al. (2021) on biological, psychological, and social factors, including stress, pain, emotion regulation, and vulnerabilities linked to ongoing self-injury.
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Where to start when ADHD and Depression overlap
During her talk on treating ADHD and depression, Dr Ramya Srinivasan opened with a case. The question, then, was not simply whether he was struggling, but what was driving that change. Was this part of his ADHD, a sign of depression, or some combination of the two?
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ACAMH Awards Shortlist: Spotlight on Excellence in Research and Practice
The ACAMH Awards aim to recognise high quality work in evidence-based science, both in publication and practice, in the field of child and adolescent mental health. Congratulations to the shortlist nominees.
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Rethinking Autistic Camouflaging
What is autistic masking, and does it always harm wellbeing? Explore new research on camouflaging, impression management, identity, social pressures, and autistic burnout.
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When ‘Insomnia’ Is Not Insomnia: Understanding Circadian Delay in Adolescents
Could teenage “insomnia” actually be circadian delay? Explore how puberty, school schedules, and biological sleep timing may shape adolescent sleep problems.
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The use of the term ‘complex’ in mental health services: is it time to move towards more inclusive language?
What happens when we describe a young person’s mental health presentation as “complex”? This commentary explores how the language of complexity may create barriers to care.
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Self-Harm in Young People: Turning Contact with Services into Opportunities for Care
New research explores self-harm, service contact, and suicide among young people, highlighting the need for comprehensive assessment and coordinated support.
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Self-Guided Intervention for Intergenerational Anxiety
Could supporting anxious parents help reduce anxiety in children? Explore research on a self-guided online parenting intervention and its effects on child anxiety.
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Trauma-Informed Practice Training: Common Trauma Myths
Looking for trauma informed practice training? Explore common childhood trauma myths, understand PTSD in young people and strengthen your therapeutic approach.
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