Association for Child & Adolescent Mental Health

When does normal childhood #anxiety become an #anxietydisorder? 🎧 #MindtheKids hosts @DrJaneGilmour & @umartoseeb explore avoidance, parenting, prevention and what the latest evidence tells us about childhood anxiety with @SamCH_ClinPsych. bit.ly/3VlePTi

How can we help young people thrive after a difficult early start in life? @BendyBrain, Ruchika Gajwani, & Prof. Helen Minnis explore a mind-body approach & consider process, context & relational formulation in this #ACAMHLearn talk. bit.ly/4iwr7jE

Join leading international experts for a day exploring the latest thinking on self-harm in children and young people—from risk and emotion regulation to assessment, engagement and family support. Sign up now. bit.ly/3Tkjlk8 #selfharmprevention #CAMH #CAMHS

How can we better understand self-injury in children with #learningdisabilities? An individualised approach brings together health, communication, learning & individual differences. Read the full blog to learn more: bit.ly/3UJBqc1 Plus check out our upcoming conference.

📢 #Eatingdisorders in boys & young men can go unrecognised. Join @acamh & @jasonmnagata on 28 Jan 2027 to explore the latest research on eating disorders in adolescent boys & young men, including muscularity-focused disordered eating & muscle dysmorphia. bit.ly/4zBt9WC

Memory bias for negative information is an established phenomenon in adults with depression. In this #OpenAccess @TheCAMH Review paper, Anett Schumacher et al. aim to synthesize current knowledge examining #memorybias and #depression in children and adolescents. bit.ly/4xv6pqI

Does cigarette #smoking causally increase #mentalhealth problems? Explore the evidence behind this important question and how multiple research methods have helped build scientific consensus. Watch the talk: bit.ly/4sB7349

41% of teenagers report some level of weight concern. Why are so many young people struggling, & where can they turn for help? 🎧 Listen to #MindtheKids with @ClaraGFaria1 & Dr Melissa Little to unpack mental health & body image. bit.ly/4jTc59J

What helps pupils with #ADHD feel understood and supported in the #classroom? Missed the webinar with Erin Schoenfelder Gonzalez? Check out our Reflections from the Room blog for insights into the importance of everyday interactions. bit.ly/4s2aq3D

Could “#insomnia” be masking something else? Discover why understanding the causes of sleep difficulties in young people is crucial for getting the right support. bit.ly/4rJRaI3

Autistic camouflaging can shape how autism is recognised and understood. Explore the implications for diagnosis, clinical formulation and support planning in this advanced webinar with @mengchuanlai. LAST CHANCE TO BOOK! bit.ly/3R4Hla4

In this #OpenAccess @TheJCPP paper, Elinor L. Sullivan et al. examine whether gestational inflammation was prospectively related to #ADHD symptoms and whether this association was moderated by postnatal caregiving behaviors. bit.ly/4ixBGEz

In this @NipintheBudFilm film, part of a four-part series on early intervention, @BettinaHohnen explores how parents and teachers can work together to support a child who may be struggling emotionally. Watch now to learn more. bit.ly/3Sqzx34

What do we really mean when we describe a young person's presentation as "complex"? Dr. Rachel Bryant-Waugh explores how language commonly used in mental health services may unintentionally create barriers to care. acamh.org/blog/the-use-of-th…

How can every contact with a young person who self-harms become an opportunity for care? Explore how services can build trust, respond compassionately and support recovery with this interesting blog! bit.ly/4zaDg4r

#Sleepdifficulties are common during adolescence, yet their causes & treatment are often misunderstood. Prof. Michael Gradisar explores the main contributing factors, the distinction between #insomnia & #circadianrhythm influences, and current research. bit.ly/4q2vpCC

💡 Discover how story-based assessment can offer insights into adolescents’ internal worlds, including attachment representations, affect regulation, mentalization, & interpersonal functioning. Join our webinar on the Adolescent Story Stem Profile (ASSP). bit.ly/4zDOdfa

Join @carter_leno in this FREE #ACAMHLearn recorded talk to analyse potential mediating mechanisms (such as #anxiety and behavioural traits) that contribute to #eatingdisorder risk in #autistic and #neurodivergent populations. bit.ly/3W4igxW

Safety planning is more than a list of contacts. Discover how personalised conversations can explore warning signs, coping strategies and barriers to seeking support for young people who self-harm. Read the full blog (bit.ly/4eliRS5) to learn more.

Invest in your clinical knowledge with ACAMH’s Severe Mental Illness Expert Day. Gain insights into diagnosis, pharmacological management, & monitoring of #psychosis & #bipolardisorder in children & adolescents. 📅 4 December, Online bit.ly/3VMZifd