ACAMH Live Streaming

1.1 This ACAMH live stream event is only available to those who have purchased a ticket or been given a live stream ticket direct from ACAMH. 1.2 ACAMH may refuse access to this live stream event to any customer at its absolute discretion. 1.3 By accessing this live stream event you accept these terms and […]

23 April 2018

Elevated anxiety risk in sexual minority adolescents

Adolescents that are not exclusively heterosexual (“sexual minority”) are at an increased risk of developing an anxiety disorder compared to their heterosexual counterparts, according to recent data from a prospective birth cohort study.

1 April 2018

Autistica highlights strong evidence for new communication therapy

Autistica, UK’s autism research charity, are recommending that all local areas should have healthcare professionals accredited to deliver a new form of communication intervention called PACT.

29 March 2018

TERMS & CONDITIONS FOR 3rd National CONFERENCE Naming Nomination

How to Enter The competition will run from 00:01 on 28th February 2018 (the “Opening Date”) to 23:59 on 23 March 2018 (the “Closing Date”). All competition entries must be received by ACAMH by no later than 23:59 on the Closing Date. All nominations received after the Closing Date will not be considered. To enter […]

28 February 2018

‘Child Bereavement’ talks from Jane Fitz, and Suzie Phillips

This conference covered a broad array of child bereavement topics.

21 February 2018

Talking therapies and adapting for autism

Dr Ann Ozsivadjian is a clinical psychologist who specialises in making talking therapies work for children with autism. Her job at Evelina London Children’s Hospital, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, was created at the request of the parents of autistic children, who were having trouble with conventional talking therapies. “Accessing therapy can be […]

17 February 2018

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a trans-diagnostic therapeutic approach, belonging to the broad church of cognitive behavioural therapies (CBTs). With the practice of mindfulness as one of its core processes, the aim of ACT is to enable people to move toward a life with meaning and purpose through values-based action. This workshop is the equivalent […]

Event type

Workshop

Location

Bristol

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

iPad App complements ASD therapy

Children with autism spectrum condition (ASC) may benefit from combined technology-based and traditional interventions, according to new research.

1 February 2018

mHealth ineffective for depression prevention

A universal cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)-based mobile messaging programme (MEMO CBT) designed to prevent teenage onset depression provides no clinical benefit, according to results of a double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled trial.

1 February 2018