ACAMH - Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health

Mastering meltdowns and big feelings with Associate Professor Erin Gonzalez Discover practical, evidence-based ways to help children manage big emotions.

“Gentle” doesn’t have to mean “no boundaries.” Associate Prof. Erin Gonzalez of explains how children with big emotions often need more structure, clear limits, and strategic attention – alongside warmth & empathy.​
Blog: https://bit.ly/3N0sSct.

How does the speed and style of language & the sensory impact of the clinic environment shape therapy for #autistic children and adolescents?

This #MindtheKids episode goes inside the therapy room with Francisco Musich @drjanegilmour.bsky.social @umartoseeb.bsky.social . https://bit.ly/45fEPRU

Do you work with adolescents with complex emotions?
Gain hands-on tips in this acamh Dialectical Behaviour Therapy for Adolescents #DBTA webinar led by Dr Jake Camp
https://bit.ly/4nVvo1v
#YouthMentalHealth #HelpingYouHelpOthers

Understand how #OCD and related disorders are classified, assessed and treated as Prof. David Mataix-Cols provides an up-to-date overview of research on causes, consequences, and emerging treatments.

📘 Book now from just £20! https://bit.ly/49mpMqW

Join us for an insightful webinar on #socialanxiety & examine common challenges around engagement, particularly when working with CYP who may be reluctant/ambivalent about support. With Associate Prof. Eleanor Leigh (@OxExpPsy)

https://bit.ly/4sI0vjQ

Autism and ADHD: diagnosis and demand in neurodevelopmental care. Emanuel Miller International Online Conference This conference will explore current debates around autism and ADHD, focusing on how scientific evidence, diagnostic practices, and rising demand for assessment intersect within contemporary neurodeve...

EARLY BIRD SAVING! https://www.acamh.org/event/miller-autism-adhd/
This conference will explore current debates around #Autism & #ADHD & aims to provide a reflective, evidence-informed space to critically engage with questions of diagnosis, demand, & care across different clinical & service contexts

Are we over-pathologising young people's mental health? CAMH Journal Debate Building on the Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMH) journal debate series, the session will bring together contrasting perspectives on diagnostic trends and their interpretation in child and adolescent mental health.

Are we over-pathologising young people’s mental health, or still failing to recognise problems in care settings.? CAMH Journal Debate from £5!

Join contrasting perspectives from Sami Timimi, @kapilsayal.bsky.social and Prof Rachel Hiller.
https://bit.ly/4rdiZqY

Parents, teachers, clinicians — want to know when teen irritability signals deeper distress?

Dr Jamilah Silver shares practical ways to spot when irritability has tipped from typical teen behaviour into something that may need specialist help.

🎙️ Listen: https://bit.ly/3NnQiJm

Are we over-pathologising young people's mental health? CAMH Journal Debate Building on the Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMH) journal debate series, the session will bring together contrasting perspectives on diagnostic trends and their interpretation in child and adolescent mental health.

Are we labelling too much, too soon?

This CAMH journal debate explores how we understand diagnostic trends in #CAMH — & what that means for professionals, families, and young people.

Book now! https://bit.ly/4rdiZqY

AI use within early research careers: help or hindrance? The use of AI across various disciplines has increased over the past few years and represents a significant consideration for the next generation of researchers.

AI can help with referencing, literature reviews and even aspects of peer review – but confidentiality, bias and validity remain key concerns. This peer-reviewed Hannah Lewis ACAMH blog offers a balanced guide for early career researchers.
https://bit.ly/3LXwID8

Energized or at risk?
Host Mark Tebbs & special guest @drhosang.bsky.socialexplore how to tell the difference between healthy teenage intensity and something more problematic in this fantastic #MindtheKids episode.
🎧Listen now: https://bit.ly/4a1Zomq

AI use within early research careers: help or hindrance? The use of AI across various disciplines has increased over the past few years and represents a significant consideration for the next generation of researchers.

“Support don’t substitute” is the key message of this peer-reviewed blog on the use of #ArtificialIntelligence (#AI) in #earlyresearchcareers – from literature reviews to peer review support.

Discover the strengths and limitations with the full Hannah Lewis blog. https://bit.ly/3LXwID8.

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy for Adolescents: Evidence, Applications, and Emerging Considerations Dialectical Behaviour Therapy for Adolescents (DBT-A) is a developmentally adapted, evidence-based intervention for young people experiencing emotion dysregulation, self-harm, and suicidal ideation. In recent years, a growing body of evidence such as ra...

DBT-A combines individual therapy, skills groups, and family involvement to support adolescents and caregivers, grounded in a biosocial model of emotion dysregulation. Find out how it is delivered in real-world services Prof Francisco Musich acamh blog https://bit.ly/49MQRUu

Understand the key principles behind the Incredible Years programmes, particularly the Teacher Classroom Management programme, with this insightful ACAMH Learn talk from @ariadnaalbajara.bsky.social

Watch now to learn more. https://bit.ly/3ZpVTBj

This engaging 2-hour online session on #playtherapy is thoughtfully divided into dynamic 20-minute segments that blend concise presentations with interactive activities.
https://www.acamh.org/event/play-therapy/

Improve your understanding of how #socialanxiety can be more effectively identified & recognised in young people, alongside key psychological processes that may be targeted in therapy with this fantastic upcoming webinar.

EARLY BIRD AVAILABLE! https://bit.ly/4sI0vjQ

#Anxiety

Rethinking Reading Disorders: Language Foundations, Risk Pathways, and Protective Factors Understanding how children learn to read requires a comprehensive understanding of language, phonology, cognition, and environmental factors. While phonological processing deficits have long been cons...

Children with early #languagedifficulties face elevated risk for reading, maths, and #mentalhealth challenges later on. This blog outlines what practitioners need to know about language, literacy, and vulnerability. https://bit.ly/4sFBANV

Complex Mental Health Needs: When Services Come Together for Service Innovation The event seeks to emphasise the importance of collaboration among agencies when standard practices fall short in meeting the needs of children and young people (CYP). It will showcase the collaborati...

Complex Mental Health Needs: When Services Come Together for Service Innovation
EARLY BIRD FROM JUST £5!
Emphasising the importance of collaboration among agencies when standard practices fall short in meeting the needs of CYP.
https://www.acamh.org/event/complex-mental-health-needs/

Adolescents with persistent self-harm and high-risk behaviours often need more than standard outpatient care. This new Prof Francisco Musich acamh blog outlines how DBT-A’s multi-component model can support risk, relationships, and emotion regulation. https://bit.ly/49MQRUu

Gain a clear understanding of why #fatigue is significant, the scientific revelations about its impact, & how young people themselves wish for their voices & struggles to be acknowledged
Pod with ‪@drjanegilmour.bsky.social‬ @umartoseeb.bsky.social @nhigsonsweeney.bsky.social https://bit.ly/45lt8ZU

Selective mutism session exploring how the nervous system, safety, and predictability affect communication and engagement across home and school. 🧠💬
https://www.acamh.org/event/selective-mutism/
EARLY BIRD FROM JUST £5!

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy for Adolescents (DBT-A) Dialectical Behaviour Therapy for Adolescents (DBT-A) is a third-wave CBT intervention for young people experiencing emotion dysregulation and related behaviours such as self-harm and suicidal ideatio...

Join global Dialectical Behaviour Therapy for Adolescents #DBTA trainer Dr Jake Camp for an interactive workshop exploring #DBTA — structure, skills, and practical implementation.
https://bit.ly/4nVvo1v
#MentalHealth #CPD #EvidenceBased

Are we over-pathologising young people's mental health? CAMH Journal Debate Building on the Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMH) journal debate series, the session will bring together contrasting perspectives on diagnostic trends and their interpretation in child and adolescent mental health.

This CAMH Journal Debate will examine how language, labels, and context shape how we understand young people’s mental health – and what this means for services, research, and policy.

Join contrasting perspectives from Sami Timimi, @kapilsayal.bsky.social Prof Rachel Hiller.
https://bit.ly/4rdiZqY

AI use within early research careers: help or hindrance? The use of AI across various disciplines has increased over the past few years and represents a significant consideration for the next generation of researchers.

Large language models can reach >90% efficiency in abstract screening, yet still hallucinate and overgeneralise, especially for under-represented groups. What does that mean for #CAMH research?
Find out in this Hannah Lewis ACAMH blog:
https://bit.ly/3LXwID8

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy for Adolescents: Evidence, Applications, and Emerging Considerations Dialectical Behaviour Therapy for Adolescents (DBT-A) is a developmentally adapted, evidence-based intervention for young people experiencing emotion dysregulation, self-harm, and suicidal ideation. In recent years, a growing body of evidence such as ra...

How can DBT-A be implemented accessibly and inclusively for diverse, minoritised young people, including in schools and community settings? This Prof Francisco Musich acamh blog reviews emerging adaptations and implementation challenges. https://bit.ly/49MQRUu

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy for Adolescents (DBT-A) Dialectical Behaviour Therapy for Adolescents (DBT-A) is a third-wave CBT intervention for young people experiencing emotion dysregulation and related behaviours such as self-harm and suicidal ideatio...

How can clinicians deliver Dialectical Behaviour Therapy for Adolescents #DBTA accessibly to minoritised & neurodivergent young people?
Join Dr Jake Camp for critical insights on equality, inclusion, practice innovation.
https://bit.ly/4nVvo1v

Are we over-pathologising young people's mental health? CAMH Journal Debate Building on the Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMH) journal debate series, the session will bring together contrasting perspectives on diagnostic trends and their interpretation in child and adolescent mental health.

Do current diagnostic practices risk pathologising everyday distress, or are children’s needs still going unrecognised? CAMH journal debate unpacks evidence behind these questions.
Contrasting perspectives from Sami Timimi, @kapilsayal.bsky.social Prof Rachel Hiller.
https://bit.ly/4rdiZqY

AI use within early research careers: help or hindrance? The use of AI across various disciplines has increased over the past few years and represents a significant consideration for the next generation of researchers.

From Elicit to MyBib and Scribbr, AI can help students and ECRs find papers and build reference lists faster – but it can’t replace deep critical reading. New Hannah Lewis ACAMH blog on using AI as a support, not a shortcut.
https://bit.ly/3LXwID8

Want your child to feel confident in social situations?
Don't miss Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore's webinar on essential friendship skills.
From £5!
https://www.acamh.org/event/five-friendships-skills-for-kids/
Help kids navigate friendships with ease.

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy for Adolescents: Evidence, Applications, and Emerging Considerations Dialectical Behaviour Therapy for Adolescents (DBT-A) is a developmentally adapted, evidence-based intervention for young people experiencing emotion dysregulation, self-harm, and suicidal ideation. In recent years, a growing body of evidence such as ra...

RCTs and meta-analyses suggest DBT-A can reduce self-harm, suicidal ideation, and hospitalisations for high-risk adolescents, with growing evidence from routine CAMHS settings. Learn more with Prof Francisco Musich acamh blog https://bit.ly/49MQRUu