Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
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Sexual Abuse in Children and Young People: Evidence-Based Approaches
This blog explores evidence-based approaches to prevent and intervene in cases of sexual abuse and harmful sexual behavior among children and young people.
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ACAMH response to the conflict in the Middle East
The Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health (ACAMH) is deeply concerned about the escalating conflict in the Middle East, particularly those who have lost loved ones or been displaced.
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Characteristics of complex posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in young people with PTSD following multiple trauma exposure
Open Access paper from the JCPP – ‘The objective of the present study was to investigate how trauma characteristics, comorbid psychopathology and cognitive and social factors experienced by children and adolescents with a posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) diagnosis following exposure to multiple traumatic events differs between those who meet the criteria for CPTSD and those who do not.’ Katie Lofthouse et al.
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Creating the Environment for Recovery Following Traumatic Events – Presented by David Trickey as part of the ‘Professor Judy Dunn Webinar Series’ recording
We are delighted to launch the first of our ‘Professor Judy Dunn Webinar Series’ by welcoming David Trickey, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, and Co-Director of the UK Trauma Council. David will share his expert knowledge and insights into trauma, specifically exploring how an event can become traumatic, the responses to traumatic events, and what can be done, by whom, to support and maximise recovery.
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Trauma informed practice in safeguarding
Delegates only.
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ACAMH in collaboration with Child & Family Training presents a series of four online sessions on ‘Trauma informed practice in safeguarding – The provision of effective toxic stress and trauma informed responses and support for children and young people affected by abuse and neglect.’ -
Research Review: Psychological and psychosocial interventions for children and adolescents with depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder in low- and middle-income countries – a systematic review and meta-analysis
Open Access paper from the JCPP – ‘Psychological and psychosocial interventions aimed at addressing depression, anxiety, and PTSD among children and adolescents in LMICs have demonstrated promising results.’ Cansu Alozkan-Sever (pic) et al.
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CAMH Editorial, Volume 28, Issue 3, September 2023
CAMH September 2023 Editorial is now available to read.
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Editorial Perspective: How can we help the children of Ukraine and others affected by military conflict?
Free Access paper from the CAMH journal – “The adoption of a pyramid of resources from universally available psychoeducational materials to specialised forms of trauma-informed interventions allows for screening and provision of appropriate levels of assistance”. Rachel Calam (pic) et al.
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The network structure of posttraumatic stress symptoms in war-affected children and adolescents
Open Access paper from JCPP Advances – “It is unclear whether findings from previous network analyses of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms among children and adolescents are generalizable to youth living in war-torn settings and whether there are differences in the structure and connectivity of symptoms between children and adolescents”. Florian Scharpf (pic) et al.
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Effects of maternal childhood trauma on child emotional health: maternal mental health and frontoamygdala pathways
Paper from the JCPP – “Experiences of early life adversity pose significant psychological and physical health risks to exposed individuals”. Jessica P. Uy et al.
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