Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry

JUST ANNOUNCED: ‘#Autism and #ADHD: diagnosis and demand in #neurodevelopmental care’ will explore current debates around autism and ADHD. EARLY BIRD! With @CorteseSamuele, Prof. Jonathan Green, @WillClinPsy, Prof. Petrus de Vries, Prof. Stephen Hinshaw. acamh.org/event/miller-autis…

What can a #Tourettesyndrome diagnosis mean beyond the diagnosis itself? Rayne Huggins shares a personal perspective on identity, self-understanding and community in the latest #InsidetheTeenBrain. 🎙️ bit.ly/4huCXeD With host @DrJaneGilmour.

How can we better support young people struggling with #schoolattendance? @Tamsin_J_Ford leads this session exploring the evidence, barriers & approaches to effective support. With Hilary Newmarch, Dr. Sophie Epstein, Dr. Joanna Reid, & Igraine Rhodes. bit.ly/4erYcM9

In this FREE #ACAMHLearn recorded talk, @carter_leno presents developmentally informed, longitudinal research examining the relationship between #autistic traits and #disorderedeating across childhood and adolescence. Watch now to learn more. bit.ly/3W4igxW

Could supporting #anxious #parents help prevent #anxiety in children? A large RCT explored whether a self-guided online intervention could make a difference. Read the full blog to learn more. bit.ly/4ebvsXU

💡 Want to strengthen your clinical practice? Explore the evidence, clinical skills and best practice behind Single-Session Interventions (SSIs) for CYP. 🎓 Learn from leading experts & take fresh insights into your work. 👉 Book with EARLY BIRD: bit.ly/4i5frE9

Does self-harm mean a young person is suicidal? Find out more FAQs on "Understanding and Responding to Self-Harm: Latest Evidence and Clinical Practice" at bit.ly/3Tkjlk8

What do we really know about adolescent #sleep? Prof. Michael Gradisar explores why sleep problems occur, common misconceptions including the role of screens, & practical, low-intensity interventions that can be incorporated into routine clinical work. bit.ly/4q2vpCC

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 practitioners help young people describe the changes they want to see? Explore how solution-focused conversations can identify hopes, recognise existing strengths and build a shared understanding of self-harm. Read the full blog (bit.ly/4eliRS5) to learn more.

#Mentalhealth runs in families. Children of parents with #anxietydisorders are almost twice as likely to develop #anxiety themselves. This webinar explores the role of parenting & practical strategies to help anxious parents raise confident children. bit.ly/4yjsNTI

How can #clinicians assess and support #autistic young people who mask? Find out more FAQs on "#Autism: #Camouflaging and #Masking (#ImpressionManagement) — Evidence and Clinical Implications" at bit.ly/3R4Hla4

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

Self-diagnosis is rarely straightforward. 🎧 In #MindtheKids, @ClaraGFaria1 & Katie Cunningham-Rowe discuss why young people turn to diagnostic labels and how clinicians can respond with empathy, curiosity and nuance. bit.ly/4sj1iIo

What happens when we see self-harm as an opportunity for connection, rather than simply a crisis to manage? Explore approaches to making contact with services more supportive with this interesting blog. bit.ly/4zaDg4r

Join us for an advanced webinar this November to explore how, in your practice, you might consider the needs of children who may show behaviours of Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) & Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder (DSED) Register now to attend! bit.ly/44EhbxZ

How can a #mentalising lens support work with trauma-exposed children and complex families? 🧠 Dr. Emma Morris explores mentalising, how it develops, and how #trauma and stress can affect this capacity in this #ACAMHLearn video. bit.ly/3VHKUEL

Could #developmentallanguagedisorder (#DLD) be linked to youth offending? This interesting #MindtheKids episode explores research finding 74% higher odds of a recorded offence among young people with DLD. With host @DrJaneGilmour and @umartoseeb. bit.ly/47FyWyg

How does family-based treatment for anorexia work? Explore #FamilyBasedTreatment (FBT) for #AnorexiaNervosa with its co-developer and internationally recognised expert, Professor Daniel Le Grange. Sign up now 👉 bit.ly/4fMClPn

From pre-schoolers to adults, #emotionregulation looks different for everyone. Learn how to tailor assessment & support to individual strengths, preferences & communication styles in ACAMH’s two-part course with @AlessioBellato. Don't miss out - book now! bit.ly/3PgrAfj

How does policy really get made in Westminster? #MindtheKids explores the power of lived experience in policymaking, why #childpoverty is a #mentalhealth issue, and how squeezed welfare budgets often resurface as pressure on CAMHS and schools. bit.ly/4gSPXL0