JCPP Editorial: Volume 59, Issue 07, July 2018

“The rising prevalence of autism” by Eric Fombonne

1 July 2018

Prof. Lionel Hersov, Editor of JCPP 1963-83, passes away

Prof. Lionel Hersov, who was editor of JCPP from 1963-1983, passed away recently. In his role as its editor, which spanned two decades, he was the driving force behind the development of the journal. The JCPP team fondly remembers his great contribution. Prof. Patricia Howlin, King’s College London, recalls, “I had the pleasure of working […]

21 June 2018

Autism & Intellectual Disability

Blogs about autism and intellectual disability from the June 2018 edition of The Bridge, ACAMH’s journal of secondary publication.

21 June 2018

From punk rock to academic heavyweight

While at university Edmund became fascinated by behaviourist approaches to psychology which bring together philosophy, methodology and psychological theory.

18 June 2018

Self-Harm & Suicide Issue – Foreword from the Editor

As a clinician, it certainly does feel that more and more young people are being referred, following self harm or with suicidal ideas, to the CAMHS service I work in. This nationwide increase in numbers is acknowledged in recent government reports, which are summarised in this edition.

12 June 2018

The origins of fussy eating in young children

As young children make the transition from a solely milk-based diet to a ‘family diet’, they are gradually introduced to increasing numbers of foods. While some children happily accept novel flavours and textures and enjoy widening their dietary repertoire, many are hesitant or even suspicious about trying new foods.

29 May 2018

Addiction & Substance Use

Irrespective of the age group it is just as important to be aware of what we don’t know as what we can be more confident about. This is particularly true of young people and drug use, as most research investigating prevention and interventions has tended to focus on adult populations.

23 May 2018

The Attachment Issue

Blogs about attachment taken from the May 2018 edition of The Bridge, ACAMH’s journal of secondary publication.

19 May 2018

ASD and Mental Health Masterclass

This full day training is the equivalent of 6 hours CPD, and is suitable for those who have an advanced knowledge of the treatment and management of children and young people with an ASD diagnosis. Mental health problems commonly co-occur with ASD, yet these problems often go untreated. This Masterclass offers both clinicians and researchers […]

Event type

Masterclass

Location

Dublin

In Conversation… Professor Kathy Sylva

Hear from Professor Kathy Sylva OBE on her research which has explored early education and children’s development, parenting interventions, and the impact of children’s centres on families.

15 May 2018