The effect of smartphone use on parenting – ‘CAMHS around the Campfire’

This session discussed ‘The effect of smartphone use on parenting’, with the focus on Dr. Kathryn Modecki and her paper in JCPP ‘Tuning into the real effect of smartphone use on parenting: a multiverse analysis.’ first published 07 July 2020. ACAMH members can now receive a CPD certificate for watching this recorded lecture.

24 June 2021

ADHD in CYP with autism, and pharmacological treatment ‘CAMHS around the Campfire’

This session we are discussing ADHD in children and young people with autism, in relation to pharmacological treatment, with the focus on Dr. Stephanie Ameis’ in JCPP ‘Practitioner Review: Pharmacological treatment of attention‐deficit/hyperactivity disorder symptoms in children and youth with autism spectrum disorder: a systematic review and meta‐analysis’ first published 26 August 2020. ACAMH members can now receive a CPD certificate for watching this recorded lecture.

28 May 2021

Neurodevelopmental assessment, the basics – Dr. Max Davie

Dr. Max Davie, Community Paediatrician specialising in child development, gives a talk as part of the ACAMH educational series of talks on neurodevelopmental assessment. ACAMH members can now receive a CPD certificate for watching this recorded lecture.

17 May 2021

ADHD Masterclass; The evolving concept, existing challenges, and interventions

Bookings are now paused, please email events@acamh.org if you want to attend this session. A must for clinicians and researchers. A new lecture from Professor Edmund Songua-Barke which includes an exploration of the neurodiversity movement for ADHD, plus Professor Samuele Cortese’s talk includes discussions on pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments for ADHD. Limited numbers, this will sell-out so book now.

Event type

2 day training

Location

Online

Mood Disorders and ASD: What not to miss

The autism community identified mental health as their top research priority in 2016.¹ Autistic children and adolescents are more likely than their general population counterparts to have psychiatric disorders.² For bipolar disorder, rates of 7% are seen in autistic children and adolescents versus 1% in their general population peers.

17 March 2021

Research and Innovation in Service Day – ‘Different Models of Mental Health Service Provision – Celebrations and Challenges’

BOOKINGS NOW CLOSED. This annual research day from the ACAMH Southern Branch brings together different professionals, mainly within CAMHS, and presents their latest findings in the area. The focus is on; new care models, the THRIVE framework for system change, initiatives to help education staff to recognise and support students with mental health difficulties and facilitate multiagency professionals problem solving approach.

Event type

Research Day

Location

LIVE STREAM

Developmental Coordination Disorder – Professor Amanda Kirby

Professor Amanda Kirby, a specialist and researcher in the area of Developmental Coordination Disorder, presents a comprehensive overview. ACAMH members can now receive a CPD certificate for watching this recorded lecture.

1 February 2021

Review: How has cognitive behaviour therapy been adapted for adolescents with comorbid depression and chronic illness? A scoping review – video abstract by Maria Loades

Video abstract from Dr. Maria Loades, Clinical Psychologist (HCPC, BPS & BABCP Registered), Senior Lecturer/Clinical Tutor and NIHR Research Fellow, Department of Psychology, University of Bath.

21 January 2021

January 2021

The Bridge January 2021 contains research digests about recent child and adolescent mental health research articles from CAMH and JCPP.

19 January 2021

January 2021 – The Bridge

This issue of The Bridge features summaries of recent child and adolescent mental health research. I hope you enjoy reading about this excellent work which improves our understanding of a wide range of conditions and informs mental health care for young people.

11 January 2021