Talks & CPD on demand

These talks, lectures, discussions, and video abstracts are centred around evidence-based research. They have been recorded from events, or have been specially commissioned, as we work towards our vision of ‘Sharing best evidence, improving practice’.

Many of the talks and lectures are eligible for ACAMH CPD accreditation for members of ACAMH. These are clearly marked in the preview section below and are also listed in the Members Area of the website.

Do please considering joining ACAMH to access this on-demand CPD and become part of the advancement of child and adolescent mental health.

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    Suicide in children and young people: Everyone’s concern – recording

    The topic of suicide has been identified as a high priority area, particularly in the context of Covid and lockdown, and subject we should all be concerned with. This practically focused online conference, organised by ACAMH Scottish Branch, had talks from clinicians, education professionals, leading agency and charity professionals, and Public Health Scotland.

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    Service improvement and research: Innovation and new challenges in CAMHS – recording

    Southern Branch event that showcased the innovative models of care in the region featuring neurodevelopmental conditions and mental health difficulties.

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    Military conflict and its impact on children – recording

    This free webinar forms part of our series of resources relating to the impact of ‘Conflict and War’. Dr. Stephanie Lewis hosted talks from Professor Dennis Ougrin, Professor Rachel Calam, Professor Mina Fazel, and Professor Andrea Danese. ACAMH members can now receive a CPD certificate for watching this recorded lecture.

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  • Dr. Ann Ozsivadjian

    Myth Busting Autism (recording)

    To celebrate Autism Awareness Week we are put on this FREE webinar, to look at the evidence-base, focus on the facts, and bust some myths when it comes to Autism. It’s was aimed at parents, mental health professionals, special education professionals, and those with an interest in Autism. ACAMH members can now receive a CPD certificate for watching this recorded lecture.

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  • Professor Emily Simonoff

    Autism and Co-existing Conditions in Children

    It is estimated that around 70% of people with autism have one mental health condition (such as anxiety, ADHD, depression or OCD) and around 40% of the 70% will have more than one. Some of these mental health conditions begin in childhood and are sometimes referred to as co-occurring or co-existing conditions.

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  • Dr. Aja Murray

    Aggressive behaviours and ADHD symptoms in childhood

    Video abstract from Dr. Aja Murray & Lydia Speyer on their JCPP paper ‘A symptom level perspective on reactive and proactive aggressive behaviours and ADHD symptoms in childhood’.

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  • Dr. Jessie Baldwin

    The future of research on Adverse Childhood Experiences: a panel discussion – recording

    Our Special Interest Group on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) launched with a online panel discussion, and audience Q & A, discussing and identifying the key priorities for future research on ACEs. Dr. Jessie Baldwin (pic) chaired the discussion. ACAMH members can now receive a CPD certificate for watching this recorded lecture.

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  • International Women's Day

    Breaking the Bias: Celebrating Women in CAMH – recording

    This International Women’s Day ACAMH celebrated women’s achievements in CAMH, and explored how gender bias affects CAMH professionals. A panel, chaired by Professor Bernadka Dubicka, looked the challenges women have faced in the CAMH profession, examined how gender bias affects CAMH professionals, and celebrated women’s achievements. Panel; Dr. Gordana Milavić, Professor Kathy Sylva OBE, Professor Francesca Happé CBE, Dr. Rhonda Boyd, Dr. Praveetha Patalay, Bethany Cliffe, Clara Faria, and Gloria Cheung.

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  • Mental Health Conditions in Young People: Prevalence, Shifts & Support – Ask the Expert recording

    Professor Mina Fazal joined us for the fourth in the series of sessions exclusively for Teachers. This FREE online event is an exciting new partnership between ACAMH and Coram Life Education (CLE) exclusively for Teachers. It offers insights into the latest evidence-base, together with practical advice to help you help your pupils, and your own children.

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    The enigma of adolescent sleep: misunderstood science and effective intervention

    This event was to increase awareness and understanding of adolescent sleep and to build ideas for supporting adolescents and parents/carers with this. This event was being staged by the ACAMH Wales Branch.

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