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

‘Hearing voices, and unusual sensory experiences’ In Conversation with Dr. Sarah Parry

In this podcast, Dr. Sarah Parry, Clinical Psychologist, researcher at Manchester Metropolitan University, discusses what the term hearing voices means, its prevalence, and its manifestations in childhood and adolescence.

16 December 2020

Child and adolescent mental health: what have we learnt during the Covid-19 pandemic? Looking back, Looking forward

Bookings are still being taken for this 2 day event. Once booked on you will receive confirmation, and then within 60 minutes a link to the event. Please note to be at the start of the event you MUST book by 12 noon UK time. Don’t forget you have access to all lectures for up to 28 days.

Event type

2 Day National Conference

Location

LIVE STREAM

‘Sluggish cognitive tempo, ADHD and motivation’ In Conversation with Dr. Zoe Smith

In this podcast, Dr. Zoe Smith, recent ACAMH awards 2020 Winner (Research) Trainee of the Year, talks about sluggish cognitive tempo, ADHD and academic motivation. Zoe tells us how she educates families about the failure cycle, and how they can find solutions for their children with ADHD. 

10 December 2020