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Meet the Board
Dr. Gordana Milavić MD., F.R.C.Psych. – ACAMH Chair Dr. Milavić is Chair of ACAMH. She is a Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist at the Maudsley Hospital, London. She has over 40 years of experience in acute clinical practice, teaching and training. During her career she has been at the forefront of the organisation of mental […]
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Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) Conference – Interviews with Jim Lyng and Stephanie Hastings
Interviews with Jim Lyng and Stephanie Hastings recorded on 20 October 2017 at the ACAMH Irish Branch conference on DBT.
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Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) Conference
Free resources from a one-day conference hosted by ACAMH’s Ireland Branch on dialectical behaviour therapy, covering the evidence base, structure and skills for delivering DBT.
- Event type
- Day Conference
- Location
- Dublin
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Tweens, Teens and Technology: The risks and the benefits
Vanessa Garrity talks about the pros and cons of digital technology and social media in young people’s mental health.
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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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‘Helping Young People in Crisis’ – Slides for 2019 Jack Tizard Memorial Lecture & Conference
Slides available for delegates to download
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Boreout in Early Career Researchers: Recognising and Addressing the Hidden Workplace Challenge
Boreout is a workplace issue characterised by low engagement, lack of meaning, and limited growth opportunities (Rothlin & Werder, 2008), and can affect anyone in the workforce, including early career researchers. This blog explores how boreout can impact mental health professionals, especially those new to academia, and provides practical strategies for preventing it. Understanding boreout is essential for mental health practitioners and researchers to maintain both personal well-being and career fulfilment.
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From COP29 to Net Zero Mental Health Care: What does it mean for Child and Adolescent Mental Health professionals?
Climate change and biodiversity loss are affecting the mental health of children and young people worldwide. Although many of us care deeply about ecological issues, they can seem less relevant to clinical practice and research. In this blog, Dr Shuo Zhang and Shailpriya Nand briefly summarise the literature on climate change and youth mental health before considering how Child and Adolescent Mental Health professionals can play a vital role in both reducing the carbon costs of healthcare and strengthening population mental health.
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Professor Edmund Sonuga-Barke – Editor in Chief
Editor in Chief, Professor Edmund Sonuga-Barke is Professor of Developmental Psychology, Psychiatry and Neuroscience working in the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the Institute of Psychology, Psychiatry and Neuroscience, King’s College London.
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Dr. Pasco Fearon- Deputing Editor in Chief
Dr. Pasco Fearon is Chair of Developmental Psychopathology in the Division of Psychology & Language Sciences at University College London (UCL).
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