How much do we really know about ‘Theraplay’ for young children?

‘Theraplay’ is an intervention that aims to enhance attachment, self-esteem and trust in others for children with behavioural, emotional or developmental difficulties. The intervention, founded on attachment theory,1 harnesses natural and playful interactions between caregivers and children to develop healthy and positive relationships.

17 December 2020

‘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

Most popular ACAMH web content 2020

As 2020 draws to a close we have collated the most popular online content, from our website.

4 December 2020

‘CAMH professionals multi-dimensional role as clinician scientists’ In Conversation with Dr. Aisha Sanober Chachar

In this podcast, Dr. Aisha Sanober Chachar, recent ACAMH Awards 2020 Winner (Clinical) Trainee of the Year, talks about the many different roles a CAMH professional has, be it researcher, clinician, carer, and even storyteller.

25 November 2020

Emotional wellbeing tips for the classroom

New films, from charity Nip in the Bud, presented by newsreader Sian Williams. They provide easy-to-use tips and guidance for teachers who have vulnerable children in their classroom who might be showing signs of a mental health condition or already have a formal diagnosis.

24 November 2020

Results of the ACAMH Awards 2020

Congratulations to all winners and nominees of the ACAMH Awards 2020.

30 October 2020

How useful are Ofsted ratings for predicting educational outcomes and wellbeing at secondary school?

“The factors parents care about most when selecting a school – their child’s educational achievement and wellbeing – are negligibly predicted by Ofsted ratings”, says Sophie von Stumm, lead researcher of a new study published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry.

19 October 2020

Identifying and remediating children’s language difficulties – Professor Charles Hulme

Professor Charles Hulme, Professor of Psychology and Education, University of Oxford discusses children’s language difficulties. ACAMH members can now receive a CPD certificate for watching this recorded lecture. Simply email membership@acamh.org with the day and time you watch it, so we can check the analytics, and we’ll email you your certificate.

13 October 2020