Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health (ACAMH)

The Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health
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Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health (ACAMH)

We focus on bridging the gap between rigorous research and best practice relating to children's mental health. We hold a body of knowledge and act as information hub for sharing best practice to benefit all of those who work with children. Visit our website (https://www.acamh.org/) for a host of free evidence-based mental health resources.

  1. For better or for worse? Intended and unitended consequences of science communication

    14 HR AGO

    For better or for worse? Intended and unitended consequences of science communication

    Recently, there has been an increase in the amount of effort dedicated to ensuring that scientific knowledge can be mobilised to make a positive impact on individuals and society. In this Papers Podcast, Dr. Fatos Selita and Professor Yulia Kovas discuss their co-authored JCPP Editorial ‘For better or for worse? Intended and unintended consequences of science communication’. Learning Objectives 1. The pressures and challenges that scientists often face regarding communicating their findings. 2. The three risks that might lead to confusion or unintended consequences of science communication. 3. Insight into the extent to which scientific miscommunication is a problem and examples of where science miscommunication in the field of child psychology and psychiatry can go wrong. 4. The importance of training scientists in science communication and some of the key elements that would be most effective in bridging the gap between scientific research and public understanding. 5. Recommendations for how to avoid and mitigate the impact of key risks in science miscommunication. 6. What journalists and the general public can do to understand science better. For a FREE CPD certificate for listening to this podcast sign up for a free ACAMH Learn account acamhlearn.org

    37 min
  2. ‘There, the dance is – at the still point of the turning world’: Coregulation and Dysregulation During Early Development

    6 DAYS AGO

    ‘There, the dance is – at the still point of the turning world’: Coregulation and Dysregulation During Early Development

    During development we transition from coregulation (where regulatory processes are shared between child and caregiver) to self-regulation. Professor Sam Wass and Dr. Celia Smith explore their findings on early child-caregiver interactions and the implications for practitioners in this podcast.

    42 min
  3. Maternal Disapproval of Friends: Impact on Peer Status and Child Conduct Problems

    18 NOV

    Maternal Disapproval of Friends: Impact on Peer Status and Child Conduct Problems

    Conduct problems pose a special challenge to parents. Professor Goda Kaniušonytė and Professor Brett Laursen consider if mothers harm peer relations when they respond to child conduct problems by expressing disapproval of friends.

    23 min
  4. Nature and Nurture in Fussy Eating

    11 NOV

    Nature and Nurture in Fussy Eating

    Food fussiness describes the tendency to eat a small range of foods, due to pickiness and/or reluctance to try new foods. Dr. Ali Fildes, Dr. Moritz Herle, Dr. Zeynep Nas, and Dr. Clare Llewellyn explore their research into the trajectory of fussy eating from toddlerhood to early adolescence.

    36 min
  5. Social Media Experiences and Proximal Risk for Adolescent Suicidal Ideation

    7 NOV

    Social Media Experiences and Proximal Risk for Adolescent Suicidal Ideation

    https://acamhlearn.org/Learning/Social_Media_Experiences_and_Proximal_Risk_for_Adolescent_Suicidal_Ideation/d4b12557-f441-4539-89f1-822fb18e1681 Social media has received considerable attention as a potential risk factor for adolescent suicide. In this Papers Podcast, Dr. Jessica Hamilton discusses her JCPP paper ‘Positive and negative social media experiences and proximal risk for suicidal ideation in adolescents’. There is an overview of the paper, key findings, and implications for practice. Learning Objectives 1. The perceived narratives around social media and suicide risk. 2. The importance of the inclusion of young people in the research process. 3. The complex and nuanced relationship between social media and suicidal ideation. 4. Is too much emphasis placed on screen time with regards to suicide risk factors and mental health? 5. The different types of negative and positive social media experiences and the effects these have on suicidal ideation. 6. How this research can inform Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMH) professionals in terms of interventions and prevention of suicide in children and young people. 7. Insights for policymakers and stakeholders.

    14 min
  6. Associations between Developmental Trajectories of Emotional Problems and Early Adult Alcohol Use Behaviours

    28 OCT

    Associations between Developmental Trajectories of Emotional Problems and Early Adult Alcohol Use Behaviours

    https://acamhlearn.org/Learning/Associations_between_Developmental_Trajectories_of_Emotional_Problems_and_Early_Adult_Alcohol_Use_Behaviours/b43ab080-1dc5-4a54-9b13-ee81a1a9d3ed In this Papers Podcast, Dr. Tong Chen discusses her JCPP paper ‘Developmental trajectories of child and adolescent emotional problems: associations with early adult alcohol use behaviours’. There is an overview of the paper, key findings, and implications for practice. Learning Objectives 1. Why it is important to investigate the relationship between developmental trajectories of emotional problems in childhood and adolescence and subsequent alcohol use in adulthood. 2. The difference between the association between emotional problems in childhood and alcohol use in adulthood in comparison to the association between emotional problems in adolescence and alcohol use in adulthood. 3. Insight into the dataset used (the Twins Early Development Study) and the benefits of the twin-design. 4. The gender differences in the developmental trajectories of emotional problems in childhood and adolescence and subsequent alcohol use in adulthood. 5. The potential clinical implications of the findings.

    29 min
  7. Artificial Intelligence and its Potential for Supporting Clinical Observations of Child Behaviour

    21 OCT

    Artificial Intelligence and its Potential for Supporting Clinical Observations of Child Behaviour

    https://acamhlearn.org/Learning/Artificial_Intelligence_and_its_Potential_for_Supporting_Clinical_Observations_of_Child_Behaviour/54bf300d-d331-4ebe-8a06-b130497db5f8 How can artificial intelligence be used to support clinical observation of child behaviour? Professor Helen Minnis and Professor Alessandro Vinciarelli discuss their recent CAMH paper on ‘The use and potential of artificial intelligence for supporting clinical observation of child behaviour’. Learning Objectives 1. What is currently known about the use of social artificial intelligence (AI) within child and adolescent mental health services.  2. An overview of their recent CAMH paper (https://doi.org/10.1111/camh.12714), including insight into methodology and key findings. 3. Can social AI replicate the kind of implicit feel that clinicians have as a result of their training and experience? 4. The translation of AI into clinical practice. 5. Might policymakers push for the overuse of AI at the expense of clinicians? 6. How social AI might be further developed in the future to support child mental health

    33 min
  8. Exploring Developmental Language Disorder Prevalence, Risk Factors And Support

    14 OCT

    Exploring Developmental Language Disorder Prevalence, Risk Factors And Support

    In the run up to Developmental Language Disorder Day on Friday 18 October we talk to Shaun Ziegenfusz, Lecturer, School of SHS - Speech Pathology, Griffith University, and Co-CEO of The DLD Project, Australia. Shaun discusses:  1. What Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) is and the typical age of onset.  2. Common co-occurring difficulties that individuals with DLD may present with.  3. The prevalence of DLD and the identification process.  4. DLD and co-morbid mental health conditions and behavioural problems.  5. Helping young people with DLD to recognise and label their emotions and alternative means of mental health support that doesn’t rely on oral language.  6. The efforts being made to raise awareness of DLD, including DLD Awareness Day.  7. Suggestions of resources where you can learn more about DLD. #ListenLearnLike

    38 min
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We focus on bridging the gap between rigorous research and best practice relating to children's mental health. We hold a body of knowledge and act as information hub for sharing best practice to benefit all of those who work with children. Visit our website (https://www.acamh.org/) for a host of free evidence-based mental health resources.

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