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. Emotion Regulation Difficulties and Differences in Autism

    4 DAYS AGO

    Emotion Regulation Difficulties and Differences in Autism

    Emotion regulation (ER) difficulties and differences in autism are well documented in both research and clinical literature, negatively impacting well-being for autistic young people. Dr. Nicky Greaves explores emotion regulation difficulties and differences in autism including demand-avoidant presentations

    32 min
  2. The Diminishing Association between Adolescent Mental Disorders and Educational Performance

    14 JAN

    The Diminishing Association between Adolescent Mental Disorders and Educational Performance

    A rising prevalence of adolescent mental disorders in the Western world has been widely reported, raising concerns for adolescent development and well-being. Yet it remains uncertain whether the relationship between mental disorders and educational outcomes has also changed over time. Associate Professor Magnus Nordmo explores this.

    29 min
  3. Inside the Teen Brain - Just be Yourself. Dr. Jane Gilmour talks to Prof. Deborah Christie

    13 JAN

    Inside the Teen Brain - Just be Yourself. Dr. Jane Gilmour talks to Prof. Deborah Christie

    Watch the video at https://acamhlearn.org/Learning/Inside_the_Teen_Brain_-_Just_be_Yourself/1cda6d0f-b326-4e89-bd94-55fbfaf0654f Description In this episode, Inside the Teen Brain: Just Be Yourself, Professor Deborah Christie joins Dr. Jane Gilmour to discuss the complexities of identity formation during adolescence. Professor Christie explores how creative therapeutic approaches, such as metaphors and frameworks, can provide adolescents with a safe space to reflect on their strengths, abilities, and aspirations. The conversation highlights the significant role of peers, family, and supportive networks in shaping a young person’s sense of self. Professor Christie also emphasizes the importance of fostering environments where adolescents can explore their evolving identities in a positive and empowering way. Drawing on her extensive experience, she shares practical insights for professionals to help young people navigate this pivotal developmental stage.  Learning Objectives  1. To understand the key challenges adolescents face in forming their identity.  2. To explore how creative therapeutic techniques can empower young people to reflect on their strengths and aspirations.  3. To recognize the role of peers, family, and supportive networks in shaping adolescent identity.

    39 min
  4. Personalising Treatment in Child Mental Health: Leveraging and Extending IPDMA Methodology

    17/12/2024

    Personalising Treatment in Child Mental Health: Leveraging and Extending IPDMA Methodology

    To improve outcomes for youth who do not respond optimally to existing treatments, we need to identify robust predictors, moderators, and mediators that are ideal targets for personalisation in mental health care. Professor Jennifer Hudson and Lizél-Antoinette Bertie explore extending IPDMA methodology to drive treatment personalisation in child mental health.

    32 min
  5. Our Children are Our Future: Socio-economic Inequality and Child and Adolescent Mental Health

    09/12/2024

    Our Children are Our Future: Socio-economic Inequality and Child and Adolescent Mental Health

    With our children being our future and our long-term societal wellbeing depending on them, Professor Kate Pickett and Professor Richard Wilkinson explore the impact of socio-economic inequality on child and adolescent mental health.

    35 min
  6. For better or for worse? Intended and unitended consequences of science communication

    02/12/2024

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

    https://acamhlearn.org/Learning/For_better_or_for_worse_Intended_and_unintended_consequences_of_science_communication/97fc6c78-93ac-485d-98c4-dd35e9272c51 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
  7. ‘There, the dance is – at the still point of the turning world’: Coregulation and Dysregulation During Early Development

    26/11/2024

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

    18/11/2024

    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
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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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