RESHAPE Study: Key Takeaways

Hosted by Dr. Clara Faria, ‘RESHAPE Study’ series is a new mini-in conversation series that will explore the RESHAPE study and the impact of its findings for parents, teachers, policymakers, and mental health professionals.

In this podcast series, Clara is joined by several guest speakers, all of whom are part of the RESHAPE team, to address a range of issues relevant to child and adolescent wellbeing and mental health and what the RESHAPE findings show with regards to how theses issues impact on young peoples’ mental wellbeing.

26 February 2024

Spotlight on Eating Disorders

Eating Disorders Awareness Week (26 February – 3 March 2024) is an opportunity to bring a spotlight on eating disorders and to improve awareness of the impact that eating disorder can have on children and young people.

This Eating Disorder Awareness Week, we encourage you to explore the FREE learning opportunities available on our website, and to share with your networks.

26 February 2024

Pleasures and pitfalls of technology

In this event, organised by the Devon and Cornwall Branch we will hear from a selection of speakers and explore how technology can be beneficial for young people’s mental health and how issues with technology could be mitigated.

Event type

Webinar

Location

LIVE STREAM

National Mentorship Month: My 2-Week Dive into ACAMH

January is celebrated as National Mentorship Month and aims to raise awareness about the power and impact of mentoring. This National Mentorship Month 2024, Priyanka Joshi, a postgraduate student currently pursuing a Master’s in Publishing from City, University of London, shares her experience of her two-week work placement with the ACAMH Publications department.

9 February 2024

Trauma Treatment by Beethoven and Beyoncé: Incorporating Music as a Tool for Engagement in Evidence-Based Treatments for Child Trauma – Recording

For delegates on. This recording will be removed on Thursday 2 May 2024.

2 February 2024

Parental Mental Health: Childhood Outcomes and Importance of Creating Positive Relationships

Starting a family can be a considered a big milestone for some, however the transition to parenthood can be difficult for both men and women, with the exacerbation or onset of mental health problems following parenthood. Now it its third year, UK Parent Mental Health Day (27 January) aims to challenge the stigmas surrounding parents’ and carers’ mental health.

This UK Parent Mental Health Day, we encourage you to explore the learning opportunities available on our website, and to share with your networks.

25 January 2024

International Mentoring Day

On Wednesday 17 January, we celebrate the International Mentoring Day. In this blog, Dr. Luis Farhat comments on the importance of mentoring and shares his experience of being part of the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry (JCPP)’s Affiliate Editor (AE) program to support, through mentorship, young professionals in child and adolescent mental health.

18 January 2024

Understanding and supporting children looked after and adopted children

It is recognised that the children looked after population is often on clinical caseloads, yet there appears to be little discussion around both the impact of their early life experiences on their neuropsychology, and the practical aspects of working with this specific population due to this. This webinar will focus on the mental health of children looked after and adopted children.

Event type

Webinar

Location

LIVE STREAM

Helping You, Help Others – FREE ACAMH Posters

As part of our commitment to sharing information and best practice globally, we are delighted to offer you the chance to get FREE A3 posters. Order now and be part of the advancement of child and adolescent mental health.

10 January 2024

Physical Activity Interventions and Adolescent Mental Health

In this Papers Podcast, Gabrielle Hale discusses her CAMH journal review paper ‘Physical activity interventions for the mental health and wellbeing of adolescents: a systematic review’. Gabrielle is the lead author of the paper.

8 January 2024