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My Career in CAMHS: Laura Baker
In this series we look at different career paths in CAMHS – scooping up pearls of wisdom from professionals across disciplines and at all stages of their careers.
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Mental health workers have more empathy
Mental health workers have greater empathy than physicians or other professionals, according to a study from Favaloro University, Buenos Aires.
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Implementing iThrive? Pick priorities and prepare, says commissioner
iThrive is a care framework that aims to replace the four tiered system of CAMHS provision, by grouping children and young people based on their needs. Initially launched at 10 sites across the UK in October 2015, by April 2017 it had expanded to 44 CCGs. iThrive state that, 30% of young people in England […]
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Anti Social Behaviour
Multiagency professionals trying to deter children from developing antisocial or criminal behaviour should focus on enhancing children’s emotional awareness or affective empathy, according to a recent study of vulnerable children in Amsterdam.
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Toughened toddlers seek rewards & Toddlers’ temperament is autism early indicator
Two overviews of papers focusing on toddlers. The first on those who grow up in a harsh environment and act assertively at aged two tend to do better than average when solving reward-based problems, but do worse on abstract ones. The second suggesting a new avenue for exploring early diagnosis in autism.
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Be true to your school
As the start of the academic year, Steve Rippin reflects on CAMHS in schools.
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Gender identity and children with autism spectrum disorder
Consultant Psychiatrist Ruth Bevan introduces Gender Dysphoria and Gender Identity Disorder and discusses the assessment and treatment of Gender Identity Disorder in people with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
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JCPP Editorial: Boredom and developmental psychopathology – Volume 57, Issue 12, December 2016
“Boredom and developmental psychopathology” by Argyris Stringaris
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Genetic Influences on Sibling Bullying and Mental Health Difficulties
In this Papers Podcast, Dr. Umar Toseeb discusses his JCPP paper ‘Genetic influences on sibling bullying and mental health difficulties’. There is an overview of the paper, methodology, key findings, and implications for practice.
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Tourette Syndrome: Improve Quality of Life and Reduce Misconceptions
This Tourettes Awareness Day (7 June) we encourage you to explore the FREE learning opportunities available on our website, and to share with your networks. Together we can work towards ‘sharing best evidence, improving practice’ to highlight the impact Tourettes can have on those with the condition and those around them.
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