ACAMH Learn

What’s typical emotional behaviour in toddlers & when is it cause for concern? @AlessioBellato explores how #EmotionRegulation skills begin to emerge during the first 6 years of life, examining what babies & toddlers can & cannot yet do to calm themselves. bit.ly/4qFqzLj

Understand what standardised diagnostic assessments (SDAs) are and their relevance in CAMHS as Sue Fen Tan & Salah Basheer critically engage with what it takes to embed SDAs meaningfully in services, and where current strategies fall short. bit.ly/42WOStH

In this interesting @ACAMHLearn talk, Prof. Christina Stadler (@UniBasel) explores current guidelines for treating #DisruptiveBehaviorDisorders (DBD), limitations of these approaches, and emerging intervention strategies & introduces the START NOW program. bit.ly/4gYdska

In this video from the #ACAMHLearn 'Writing and Publishing' series featuring @TheJCPPadvances editors, @AlessioBellato reflects on how collaboration, networking, & lived experience often spark the most impactful research ideas. Watch now to learn more 👉 bit.ly/3RqBIT3

In this talk with @DrJaneGilmour, Prof. Michael Kaess and @dennisougrin discuss evidence-based approaches to intervention for self-harm, noting that Dialectical Behaviour Therapy should be offered to young people with severe self-harm. bit.ly/4xM53aB

How does Criterion A—the Level of Personality Functioning—help us understand adolescent personality development? In this #ACAMHLearn talk, Dr. Carla Sharp explains why this concept is key to reducing stigma and refining assessment. bit.ly/4t6Fi2S #WatchLearnLike

How can we better support children affected by #domesticabuse? This #ACAMHLearn recorded talk with @LeenaAsha explores the evidence base underpinning #trauma-informed approaches and their vital role in supporting healing. bit.ly/4d5zsrK

#Bullying & #cyberbullying can affect children's #mentalhealth, relationships and wellbeing long after the experience ends. This #InsidetheTeenBrain talk explores why understanding the full picture matters. With host @DrJaneGilmour & guest @MaireadFoody. bit.ly/4xrgLaU

🧠 Another fantastic episode of Inside the Teen Brain is live! Takako Yeung joins @DrJaneGilmour to show how neuroscience can transform everyday teaching. Hint: the student–teacher relationship a powerful lever for both wellbeing and academic attainment. bit.ly/3U1fzwa

Children experiencing #domesticabuse aren’t just witnesses, they’re victims. Chronic stress and fear shape their development, relationships, & wellbeing. In this #ACAMHLearn video, @LeenaAsha explores #trauma-informed approaches that support real healing. bit.ly/4d5zsrK

Understand the psychological impact of #CommunityViolence & its role in the development of #Trauma & #PTSD with this FREE #ACAMHLearn talk from @NDodzro & Dr. Amber Qureshi. Watch now to unpack the complexities of #TraumaExposure in community settings. bit.ly/4v5xU9s

.@drjanegilmour Prof. Michael Kaess and @dennisougrin talk about self-harm as self-injury or self-poisoning, irrespective of suicidal intent, encompassing both non-suicidal self-injury & suicide attempts. Watch to understand the prevalence and risk factors bit.ly/4xM53aB

This #ACAMHLearn series explores how children & teenagers engage with digital technology & analyses the impact that screens, social media & video games can have on their wellbeing & mental health. Videos are in Spanish, with English subtitles & transcript. bit.ly/4fldqlO

In this 9-minute @NipintheBudFilm lived experience film, Susannah shares her journey with #eatingdisorders, and reflects on how openness and storytelling can play a vital role in recovery. bit.ly/4qWcEzB

Resilience in poverty isn’t just luck—it’s shaped by family, community, and individual strengths. Hear @Divyanganar discuss her research on cognitive resilience among low-income youth, with @DrJaneGilmour & @umartoseeb. 🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/3JNughu

.@NipintheBudFilm offers practical, reassuring guidance for parents & carers whose child is becoming increasingly anxious about going to school. Dr Sian Williams explores what school phobia & EBSA really mean & how to recognise early signs without panic. bit.ly/4foI1jz

#Eatingdisorders often start young. Join Dr. Megen Vo of @StanfordHealth to learn how to recognise signs, symptoms, and early warning signs in youth with this interesting recorded @ACAMHLearn talk. CPD available for watching this 39min talk. bit.ly/42WNx6w

Misunderstood communication can delay diagnosis, increase distress, and lead to the wrong support. Ruth Fine explores why getting communication right is critical for #autistic #mentalhealth. Watch now. bit.ly/4eNMgVK

How do you balance keeping your kids safe while respecting their independence? Isabel Aks & Prof. William Pelham of @PsychiatryUcsd share practical strategies for parenting in the digital age—& why trust is at the core of effective monitoring. bit.ly/4oyFZQF

🏫 Did you know? Green spaces around schools don’t just look nice – they may protect children’s developing brains. 🌳 Mind the Kids podwith @silvialemany. 🎧 "Is Air Pollution Harming Our Children’s Minds?" bit.ly/4oJHw6v