Study of fussy eaters reveals new clues
Association for Child & Adolescent Mental Health (ACAMH)
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Researchers have found that "fussy eating" in children is largely determined by genetics rather than parenting styles, offering relief to parents who often feel blamed for their child's picky eating habits. The study, which tracked twins from toddlerhood to early adolescence, revealed that genetic factors account for 60-74% of the variation in food fussiness. In this podcast Dr. Ali Fildes, Dr. Moritz Herle, Dr. Zeynep Nas, and Dr. Clare Llewellyn (pic) discuss their co-authored JCPP paper. (36 mins)
Dr. Rachel Hiller addresses the complexities of trauma, delving into various classifications including trauma, complex trauma, developmental trauma, and PTSD. She explores the distinctions between these terms, their implications on young individuals, and the mental health outcomes they may precipitate, such as PTSD and complex PTSD.
Climate change and biodiversity loss are affecting the mental health of children and young people worldwide. Although many of us care deeply about ecological issues, they can seem less relevant to clinical practice and research.
In this blog, Dr. Shuo Zhang (pic) & Shailpriya Nand, medical student at Imperial College London, summarise the literature on climate change and youth mental health, before considering how CAMH can play a vital role in both reducing the carbon costs of healthcare and strengthening population mental health.
Advancing ADHD Care: Evidence-Based Approaches in Child and Adolescent Mental Health
2024 Judy Dunn International Conference
Online, 3/12/24, from £99
An unmissable webinar with; Prof. Samuele Cortese, Prof. Anita Thapar, Prof. David Coghill, Prof. Emily Simonoff, Prof. David Daley, Prof. Luis Rohde, Dr. Giorgia Michelini, and Dr. Charlotte Hall.
Gain valuable insights into ADHD and learn the importance of incorporating neurodiversity perspectives into clinical, and research. Gain practical knowledge from leading researchers and clinicians. Enhance your diagnostic and treatment skills. Explore neurodiversity and mental health. Learn more.
VIDEO EXAMPLES
Dr. Eesha Sharma delves into the realm of paediatric pharmacology, specifically discussing the utilisation of medication in children and highlights the adjunctive nature of medication in paediatric treatment. She also touches upon ongoing research exploring the short- and long-term effects of medication on brain development in young individuals. (40 mins)
Dr. Amina Al-Yassin offers valuable tips for parents who want to support their children and young people dealing with anxiety disorders. Her practical advice is aimed at helping parents navigate the challenges of supporting their children, providing practical and useful strategies for assisting their child in dealing with anxiety disorders. (8 mins)
Dr. Amy Pearson meticulously dismantles five key myths and misconceptions about autistic people. (10 mins)
1. That autistic people lack empathy.
2. Autism is a 'boy thing'
3. People can grow out of being autistic.
4. Everyone is a little bit autistic.
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5. The 'spectrum' is linear.
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Online, 24/01/25, from £40. The webinar will demonstrate how meaningful participation can be done well. This will involve perspectives from young people, parent/carers and those involved in facilitating participation. Participants will gain an understanding of the importance of meaningful participation, the benefits of quality engagement of young people and top tips for getting it right. The event will be beneficial for clinicians, researchers and those involved in designing and delivering services for young people.
Online, 28/01/25. All welcome, FREE for ACAMH Members (Print, Online, Concession, Undergraduate/Postgraduate, LMIC), £5 for those not in these categories. Organised by ACAMH’s 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’.
Online, 30/01/25, from £40. If you work in CAMHS you MUST attend this webinar. This session outlines roles that named nurses and doctors undertake, and how they support the CAMHS clinicians. It will explore the range of issues that they become involved in on a daily basis and how they deliver robust and bespoke level 3 training to staff who work with risk. This will be an informative morning that will support CAMHS services in considering the expertise required, the range of roles safeguarding leads undertake and will provide case studies that bring alive the complexities our mental health colleagues grapple with every day.
Online, 19/11/24, free webinar organised by ACAMH’s ACEs SIG. The webinar will be led by Philip Graham and Arnon Bentovim, former colleagues who worked together from the 1960s to the 1990s at Great Ormond Street Hospital. They offer this nonagenerian presentation on the basis of their experience.
Online, 26/11/24, organised by free webinar organised by ACAMH’s ACEs SIG. The webinar will be led by Michael Carver, Clinical Lead for the NHS London Violence Reduction Academy.
Online, 03/12/24, free webinar organised by ACAMH’s 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.
PODCAST EXAMPLES
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Dr. Umar Toseeb discusses his JCPP paper looking at sibling bullying and genetic risk for mental health difficulties as additively associated with mental health difficulties. He gives insights into the ‘Diathesis stress model’, and potential implications of the research. (18 mins)
Professor Sooyeon (Aly) Suh discusses her co-authored JCPP paper. Aly looks at how prevalent paediatric sleep disorders are and how these sleep problems impact children. She explains how the questionnaire was developed and the cultural differences in sleep patterns. (22 mins)
Dr. Miles Reyes (pic) and Dr. Apurva Bhatt discuss their co-authored CAMH journal Special Issue paper, this podcast comes with a TRIGGER WARNING. They discuss the rates of death by suicide in Asian American and Pacific Islander youth and gender differences in the rates. Why this group have been excluded from previous studies and literature. Plus highlight implications for practice. (19 mins)
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1moI'm interested in the words chosen for this. "Selective eaters" feels more appropriate.