Advancing ADHD Care
Association for Child & Adolescent Mental Health (ACAMH)
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FINAL CALL FOR WEBINAR
Advancing ADHD Care: Evidence-Based Approaches in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Judy Dunn International Conference. 03/12/24, from £99
Includes; Dr. Giorgia Michelini Understanding ADHD and mental health outcomes through a neurodiversity lens Dr. Giorgia Michelini, Prof. Anita Thapar, Prof. David Coghill, and Prof. Emily Simonoff Discussion on the concept of neurodiversity, Prof. Anita Thapar ADHD: Transition to severe mental illness Dr. Charlotte Hall The Qb Test Prof. Luis Rohde What clinicians should know about ADHD trajectories Prof. David Daley Non pharmacological treatments Prof. Samuele Cortese Pharmacological treatment evidence base informing clinical practice.
NEW VIDEO RELEASE
Professor Richard Meiser-Stedman discusses how children process trauma and the factors influencing their development of PTSD. He explores the cognitive model of PTSD, focusing on how trauma memories, negative appraisals, and coping mechanisms impact recovery. Richard reviews the efficacy of trauma-focused CBT in treating PTSD, emphasizing the importance of targeting appraisals and memory coherence in therapy to support recovery in children. (47 mins) Go to video
NEW PODCAST RELEASE
Coregulation and Dysregulation During Early Development
Professor Sam Wass and Dr. Celia Smith discuss the science-facing findings of their JCPP Annual Research Review, including: insight into six key areas relating to different processes of coregulation and dysregulation in the parent-infant pair, what the reviews find in terms of cultural bias, especially as ideas around caregiver and infant interactions are often based around western ideals, and how this can be addressed. (42 mins). Go to pod
BLOGS
Tavgah Jafar blogs for ACAMH “The emotional toll of being an ‘insider’ researcher belonging to a marginalised population is often under-discussed within research communities, despite methods like reflexivity being put into place to maintain rigor in data analysis. By having such methods in place, we can assume that there is awareness that qualitative methodological practices are emotionally taxing but without putting relative emphasis on the fact.” Go to blog
VIDEO EXAMPLES
Autism in females
Dr. Clare Harrop discusses the disparities in autism diagnosis, highlighting how autism has historically been predominantly diagnosed in males, leading to females with autism being overlooked and underserved. (10 mins) Go to video
Learning Objectives
1. To understand the historical gender disparities in autism diagnosis.
2. To identify factors contributing to delayed or misdiagnosis in females.
3. To recognise phenotypical differences according to sex.
Professor Emily Jones delves into the realm of autism. (38 mins) Go to video
Learning Objectives
1. To understand the importance of studying early development in neurodevelopmental conditions.
2. To understand the concept of neurodiversity.
3. To understand the nature of early changes in sleep and sensory processing that may precede later autism
An in-depth look at eating disorders
Prof. Janet Treasure discusses the transformations in eating disorders over the last 50 years, encompassing changes in their form, epidemiology, and clinical and social features. (26 mins) Go to video
Learning Objectives
1. To understand the elements that contribute to the cognitive-interpersonal model.
2. To be aware of the various targets for treatment.
3. To be aware of the need to match treatment to medical risk and other prognostic factors.
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EVENTS
All events are open to all, unless stated. Delegates have exclusive access to recordings for 90 days after the event. Plus you will get a personalised CPD certificate via email.
ACAMH is a charity, we receive no government funding, nor do we ask for donations. We keep costs as low as possible, and provide many events free. Don’t forget as a charity any surplus made is reinvested back as we work to our vision of ‘Sharing best evidence, improving practice’.
Schwartz Rounds - FREE
Online, 03/12/24, organised by ACAMH’s Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) SIG
Dr. Jon Goldin will present a seminar on the value of ‘Schwartz Rounds’ in promoting the work of Practitioners working together across Services. Learn more about the webinar
Meaningful Service User and Carer Participation: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
Online, 24/01/25, from £40
How can meaningful participation be accomplished? Find out from young people, parent/carers and those involved in facilitating participation. Gain an understanding of the importance of meaningful participation, the benefits of quality engagement of young people and top tips for getting it right. Learn more about the webinar
Trauma Aware Education
Online, 28/01/25. All welcome, FREE for ACAMH Members (Print, Online, Concession, Undergraduate/Postgraduate, LMIC), £5 for those not in these categories.
This webinar is organised by ACAMH’s Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) SIG. Dr. Judith Howard, Associate Professor of Education, and Dr. Lyra L’Estrange, Senior Lecturer in Education, both of Queensland University of Technology (QUT), will lead this session on Trauma Aware Education on ‘An education system solution to the complex systemic problem of child abuse and neglect: One Australian university’s approach’. Learn more about the webinar
Safeguarding in CAMHS
Online, 30/01/25, from £40
This session will outline the roles that named nurses and doctors undertake, how they support the CAMHS clinicians, and will explore the range of issues that they become involved in on a daily basis, plus how they deliver robust and bespoke level 3 training to staff who work with risk. Learn more about the webinar
Story Stems – a window into a child’s internal world
Online, 11/02/25, organised by ACAMH’s Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) SIG. All welcome, FREE for ACAMH Members (Print, Online, Concession, Undergraduate/Postgraduate, LMIC), £5 for those not in these categories.
Dr Saul Hillman, and Gabrielle Lees will present a webinar covering the Story Stem Assessment Profile (SSAP) and its use as an assessment of a child’s attachment and internal representations. The SSAP consists of 13 narrative stems, to which the child provides their own story completions; information is thus gained directly from the child in a non-threatening context. Learn more about the webinar
Encouraging the next generation of CAMHS researchers: an event dedicated to ECRs
Online, 03/12/24, organised by ACAMH’s Early Career Research (ECR) Branch. Aimed at those early on in their career. FREE for ACAMH Undergraduate/Postgraduate members and LMICs. £5 for those not in these categories, BUT Undergraduate/Postgraduate is only £5 and you get this event for free - join now!
Keynote address by Professor Tamsin Ford on ‘Whys and wherefores off an academic career’.
Valuable insights into how, why, where to start off an academic career. What the current trends and challenges are in child and adolescent mental health research, and research in general. Key opportunities for early career involvement in ongoing studies, together with tips for developing research questions and designing studies. Plus we’ll also be peering into the somewhat daunting world of ‘networking’, looking at how to get that imposter syndrome monkey off your back, and even celebrating failure. Learn more about the webinar
PODCAST EXAMPLES
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Professor Jonathan Glazzard discusses what influences teacher mental health and wellbeing and why teacher mental health and wellbeing is getting worse. The similarities and differences across school sectors, career development, and role types. The impact of poor teacher mental health and wellbeing on students. The potential solutions and what can be done differently to support resilience. (29 mins) Go to pod
Dr. Tong Chen discusses her JCPP paper, explaining why it is important to investigate the relationship between developmental trajectories of emotional problems in childhood and adolescence and subsequent alcohol use in adulthood, plus shares the potential clinical implications of the findings. 29 mins) Go to pod
Dr. Jessica Hamilton discusses her JCPP paper. She looks at the perceived narratives around social media and suicide risk. The importance of the inclusion of young people in the research process. The complex and nuanced relationship between social media and suicidal ideation. The different types of negative and positive social media experiences and the effects these have on suicidal ideation. Offers key insights for policymakers and stakeholders. (14 mins) Go to pod
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