5 keys to keep in mind when parenting a child with ADHD
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5 keys to keep in mind when parenting a child with ADHD
Dr. Erin Schoenfelder Gonzalez explains how the mind of a child with ADHD works, and explores key factors that enhance parenting skills. (13 mins) Go to video
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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 this hottest of hot topics. (33 mins) Go to pod
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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Explained
Professor Raja Mukherjee and Sandra Butcher addresses critical inquiries surrounding Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) to empower individuals and professionals with actionable insights. (40 mins) Go to video
What is gradual exposure therapy, and how can it treat anxiety?
Professor Jennifer Hudson explains the effective use of gradual exposure in the treatment of anxiety. This is part one of two talks on the topic. (29 mins) Go to video
Advances in the Science of ADHD: Brain structure & function
Professor Francisco Castellanos offers a comprehensive understanding of the scientific strides made in comprehending the brain's role in ADHD. (15 mins) Go to video
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Contamination Bias and Child Maltreatment on Adolescent Behaviour Problems
What is meant by the term 'maltreatment'? What is contamination? Why is contamination an issue in the study of child maltreatment? Dr. Johnny Felt (pic) and Professor Chad Shenk discuss this and more, from their co-authored JCPP paper ‘Contamination bias in the estimation of child maltreatment causal effects on adolescent internalising and externalising behaviour problems’. (22 mins) Go to pod
The Hierarchy of Evidence: Single-Case Experimental Designs and CBT Interventions for Anxiety
How does the single-case experimental design approach work? Can it provide high-quality research evidence? Could it lead to future NICE guidelines better representing the adolescent population? Dr. Tom Cawthorne and Professor Roz Shafran discuss this and more. (24 mins) Go to pod
RESHAPE Study: Key Takeaways on Service Access
Professor Tamsin Newlove-Delgado (pic), Franki Mathews, and Dr. Kate Allen provide insight into the findings from the RESHAPE study with regards to how young people sought support for their mental health and accessed services during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. (28 mins) Go to pod
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2moExcellent article, anticipating the assertive use of AI for clinical observation of behavior, particularly in children and adolescents. I, with my many years of experience in education, believe that AI will bring enormous benefits in this area."**