Dr James Dearden

“Reasonable adjustments” within school settings for those who are ND, or simply struggling because of anxiety etc. School can be quite a hostile environment and COVID lockdowns have broken the social contract that meant that school non-attendance was not an option. It’s a bad combo.

Both I think. These YP need support at school and at home. The ones I see presenting in crisis tend to have really miserable social situations… which speaks volumes to the importance of a stable and supportive home environment. A lot of neurodiverse kids struggling hugely as well.

Age of anxiety: poll reveals teen views on stress, social media and school — The Times and The Sunday Times They lost months of schooling to the Covid lockdowns, have been exposed to an explosion in online pornography and have had more screen time and access to social media than ever before. Now the most co...

A brutal summary of what our CYP are dealing with and what we are seeing so much more of across the spectrum in paediatrics. Most of this is not mental illness that requires specialist CAMHS provision and input, but the impacts on life and function are very very real.

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Really proud to have been a part of this team and to sign off with my final editorial comment on such a great edition!

As always - there are some absolute gems to watch out for in here, so well worth reading from cover to cover.

Thank you to everyone who has contributed and continues to do so!

Darkness into light - masking systemic neglect in mental health - Mad in Ireland Darkness into light

This is an excellent piece, well worth reading, it is on the outsourcing of mental healthcare to the charity sector/commodification of suicide prevention.
madinireland.com/2025/05/dark...

We're very excited to finish off the week with our first family recruited to the STAR-CAT study! 🎉 🥳 Great work from one of our teams in Devon 🌟

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia in Teens: What New Research Reveals A 2024 systematic review and meta‑analysis by Galgut and colleagues highlights that cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBT‑I) markedly improves insomnia severity and, to a lesser extent, subj...

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia in Teens: What New Research Reveals - New blog from Sophie Mizrahi

www.acamh.org/blog/teen-in...

A 2024 systematic review and meta‑analysis by Galgut and colleagues highlights that CBT for insomnia markedly improves insomnia severity

Thanks for sharing - is this available to wider NHS outside Scotland?

This is great - a nuanced discussion, particularly calling out some of the more alarmist voices on this subject

Drop The Euphemisms And Stop Sugarcoating Poverty | The King's Fund There appears to be an unusual reticence within the NHS when it comes to acknowledging poverty. Could identifying it more explicitly be beneficial? Julia Cream explores this matter.

'It seems strange to be so silent on something that has such a profound and harmful effect on people’s health and happiness, and across generations.'

Julia Cream says drop the euphemisms and stop sugarcoating poverty in a new blog. buff.ly/RHxCuW4

Thank you! Are you working with any services in the South West region?

We're excited to announce that the trial is now open to recruitment! Welcome to our very first site, Cambridge Community Services NHS Trust 👋

Over the next two years we will be aiming to recruit 650 families - have a read of our website to find out more: osiresearch.org.uk/star-cat 👈

Is this open to families nationally in UK?

I am so excited that this is now out. An absolutely **mammoth** amount of work, please give this thread a read ⬇️💪💪

Great new study that will contribute usefully to the social media and mental health question. It uses more detailed assessment of both social media use and mental health, which has been a bit issue with previous research.
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Adolescents with mental health conditions use social media differently than their peers, study suggests One of the first studies in this area to use clinical-level diagnoses reveals a range of differences between young people with and without mental health

For a lay summary: www.cam.ac.uk/research/new...

Thanks for sharing this Lucy. Really interesting study and good to have some solid EBM references in this field. Lots of UK ICBs rolling out apps across regions (at great cost) without much evidence they are effective

This is a *key* new paper in the world of school mental health interventions

A very large trial (N=6388) testing a universal CBT-based app for adolescent depression (13-14y)

No effects found (on depression, anxiety, distress or insomnia)

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mentalhealth.bmj.com/content/28/1...

It's one of the greatest things I have ever seen.

@centreformh.bsky.social have produced another stellar publication c quantifiable data measuring the impact of complex MH conditions.

Whilst the study population is in adults, the genesis of these stories is in early childhood & adolescence.
#KidsMH

www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/wp-content/u...

This is challenging news.

We’ve had a brilliant start to the RCPCH 2025 Conference in Glasgow today!

Check out some of our highlights from Day 1 👇

www.rcpch.ac.uk/news-events/news/rcpch-conference-2025-highlights-day-1 #RCPCH25

Sadly clashes with Mental Health Committee morning session, but have serious FOMO about this breakfast workshop!

Excited about the next 3 days learning, networking and sharing great practice @rcpch.bsky.social #RCPCH25

Watch out for demos of the new ALSG course - CYP APEx (Acute Psychosocial Emergencies) and the MH workshop on day 2 11am!

For any research colleagues interested in CYP MH interventions…

www.nihr.ac.uk/funding/chil...

@thementalelf.bsky.social @elainelockhart.bsky.social #KidsMH @cypmentalhealth.bsky.social @rcpch.bsky.social @rcpsych.bsky.social @rcem.ac.uk @lucyfoulkes.bsky.social @chattydietitian.bsky.social

Fantastic night at the Peninsula PAFTAs celebrating all that is great about Paediatrics and the people we work with.

Such a great honour to work with so many exceptional staff working to support CYP and families in Cornwall and Devon.

@rcpch.bsky.social

paftas.net/the-winners-2/

Wish there was an easy way to set up an automatic repost when these podcasts drop! They’re great!

The spring edition of #RCPCHMilestones explores how health professionals can come together to support children and young people – from navigating screen time to adopting a pro-play mindset.

www.rcpch.ac.uk/milestones

@sebjgray.bsky.social @drjamesdearden.bsky.social @headsmartfellow.bsky.social

I’m consistently amazed that there doesn’t seem to be a “CYP Friendly” version of MHA advice available anywhere I have searched? Rethink is good but still miles away from “easily digestible”. There is particularly no reference to effects on job prospects, travel, etc.

Investment in early intervention and prevention services, including parent-infant relationship services, is vital. Statement from the BPS.

www.bps.org.uk/news/investm...