Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
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How do early adverse experiences increase the risk for mental health problems?
Early adverse experiences can predict a variety of mental health problems later in life, from anxiety to rule breaking behaviour and impulsivity. However, the underlying pathways by which different types of early adverse experiences, increase the risk for mental health problems, are less clear.
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Dr. Patricia M. Crittenden – ‘Psychological Trauma & Resilience: A Strengths Perspective’
Dr. Patricia M. Crittenden gives her lecture on ‘Psychological Trauma & Resilience: A Strengths Perspective’. 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.
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In Conversation… Trauma and ACE’s with Dan Johnson
Dan Johnson and Jo Carlowe discuss trauma-informed care, the impact of the ACE’s framework on clinical practice and government policy and the difference between adversity and trauma.
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In Conversation…Addiction and Substance Use with Ian Hamilton
Ian Hamilton and Jo Carlowe discuss mental health problems and substance use co-occurring, the lack of data on young people’s substance use and risk factors and pathways to support.
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Why it’s time to ACE the way we measure the bad things that happen to children
There is no magic wand to stop bad things happening, but how we measure the impact of those bad things is absolutely key to helping these children fare better.
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Homelessness and its impact on children
In the run up to Christmas, this article aims to outline previous research on the effects of homelessness and the potential solutions already outlined, as well as point towards future research and actions.
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Resilience Edition
In this edition we bring together a number of papers that broadly discuss the theme of resilience and developing resilience through therapy.
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Links between adverse childhood experiences and self-harm
What are ACEs, and how do they link with mental health and self-harm in particular?
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Interview with Dr. Arnon Bentovim
Dr Arnon Bentovim, Child and Family Psychiatrist, and founder the Child and Family Practice, talks about child and family training to develop and train evidence-based approaches to assessment, analysis, and intervention.
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In Conversation… Dr Arnon Bentovim
Dr Arnon Bentovim, Child and Family Psychiatrist, and founder the Child and Family Practice, talks about child and family training to develop and train evidence-based approaches to assessment, analysis, and intervention.
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