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Depression, Self-harm and Suicidal Thoughts
There are good treatments available for depression, (pharmacological and non-pharmacological) though more options are required to meet the needs of those that do not respond well to treatment. The costs to society, not just the treatment cost but also cost to individuals and wider society including education and employment, are huge.
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ASD Masterclass – Adapted Therapy for Young People; CBT and Mindfulness approaches
Mental health problems commonly co-occur with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and yet these problems often go untreated. This can be due to a number of factors including diagnostic overshadowing and difficulty recognising and assessing these problems. There is now good research evidence demonstrating the high prevalence rates – and sometimes atypical phenomenology – of mental […]
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- Masterclass
- Location
- Dublin
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Parental Mental Illness – Supporting children and young people who live with a parent with a mental illness
ACE research identifies Parental Mental Illness as one of the 10 most significant adversities and risk factors for children and young people’s mental wellbeing. This day will ‘Challenge the Silence’ that children and young people face with a parent with mental illness. The day will provide you with the skills, knowledge and confidence to help […]
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- Training Day
- Location
- London
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Editorial and Commentaries: ‘The Rutter Effect’ – a celebration of Professor Sir Michael Rutter’s contributions to child psychology and psychiatry
This Virtual Issue celebrates Professor Sir Michael Rutter’s extraordinary contribution to child and adolescent psychology and psychiatry represented specifically by his writings published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry.
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Links between adverse childhood experiences and self-harm
What are ACEs, and how do they link with mental health and self-harm in particular?
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Leading lights celebrated in the ACAMH Awards
We are delighted to announce the inaugural winners of the ACAMH Awards, recognising the work of individuals whose work advances our understanding of mental health in children and young people.
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A theory of youth mental health recovery
Mental health disorders have a negative impact on the individual, society and global economy. The prevalence of mental disorders is increasing in young people, and if unaddressed, research has shown that they may develop into severe and chronic illnesses. Despite this, research into youth mental health recovery is limited.
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Most adolescents with depression are significantly fatigued: What can we do about it?
“Fatigue” describes an extreme state of tiredness or exhaustion. When it is ongoing and not explained by exertion, it can become problematic.
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Depression, Self-harm and Suicidal Thoughts edition
There are good treatments available for depression, (pharmacological and non-pharmacological) though more options are required to meet the needs of those that do not respond well to treatment. The costs to society, not just the treatment cost but also cost to individuals and wider society including education and employment, are huge.
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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Our conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders aims to raise awareness and understanding of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) and provide an overview of how individuals and families affected by FASD can be supported. Listen to Dr. Jennifer Shields & Dr. Sarah Brown discuss FASD in this podcast. Key takeaways To raise awareness of the […]
- Event type
- Conference
- Location
- London