Suicide and self-harm in young people – Judy Dunn National Conference

The prevalence of suicide and self-harm in children and adolescence is a subject we should all be concerned with. For the 2019 Judy Dunn National Conference we have gathered together the leading academics, clinicians, and researchers in fields of self-harm and suicide, plus those who have lived experience. Join us for the latest evidence-based research, […]

Event type

National Conference

Location

London

Sleep and Mental Health

Sleep difficulties are common in children and adolescents, especially in some high-risk groups, such as young people with developmental difficulties or mental health problems. Clinicians working in paediatric or child mental health settings need an understanding of sleep disorders. It is important to know how sleep disturbance impacts on a young person’s physical and cognitive […]

Event type

Conference

Location

Edinburgh

Harmful Sexual Behaviour in children and young people

There have been growing levels of awareness of harmful sexual behaviour among children and young people. This conference aims to look at an issue that can be very challenging for professionals and families alike. About the day The ACAMH Avon Branch present a full-day conference in sexually harmful behaviour in children and young people. The conference […]

Event type

Day Conference

Location

Bristol

Gender Dysphoria: Exploring how services can best support young people and their families

The ACAMH Scotland Branch recently held a conference on “Gender Dysphoria: Exploring how services can best support young people and their families”.

Event type

Day Conference

Location

Glasgow

Jack Tizard Memorial Lecture and Conference 2017

This years’ annual Jack Tizard memorial lecture and conference focused on public mental health for children and young people: addressing mental health needs in schools and communities.

Event type

Day Conference

Location

London

Anxiety, Depression and Autism (ASD) Conference

This conference was aimed on how best to support children and young people with autism (ASD) and anxiety/depression.

Event type

Day Conference

Location

London

Adolescent issues for Autistic teenagers – Prof. Tony Attwood

BOOKINGS CLOSED. Autistic teenagers experience greater challenges during adolescence than their typical peers. Professor Tony Attwood explores these challenges and provides strategies to improve coping mechanisms, resilience, and connection with peers.

Event type

Webinar

Location

LIVE STREAM

Creating the Environment for Recovery Following Traumatic Events – Presented by David Trickey as part of the ‘Professor Judy Dunn Webinar Series’

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.

Event type

Live Stream

Location

LIVE STREAM

Moving from Assessment & Formulation to Supporting Behaviours that Challenge in Children with Intellectual Disabilities

BOOKING IS CLOSED

We will be cover two key themes ‘Assessment, Diagnosis & Formulation in CAMHS-ID’ and ‘Supporting Behaviours that Challenge in CAMHS-ID’, with talks from some of the leaders in the field, a lived experience viewpoint, together with Q&A plus panel discussions.

Event type

Live Stream

Location

LIVE STREAM

Emanuel Miller International Conference 2022 – Changing perspectives in neurodevelopmental disorders

BOOKINGS CLOSED. Confirmed speakers include; Professor Simon Baron-Cohen, Professor Sue Fletcher-Watson, Professor Edmund Sonuga-Barke, Professor Anita Thapar, Professor Jan Buitelaar, and a lived experience view from a young person’s perspective.

Event type

Emanuel Miller International Conference

Location

Online