ADHD (Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder)
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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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The SAAND Study: Attention and arousal regulation in neurodevelopmental disorders
The SAAND Study – An investigation into the role of attention and arousal regulation in ADHD and ASD, and comorbidity between these disorders
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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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A postcard from Malta
“It’s all to do with education and standards, and trying to bridge that gap”
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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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Controversies in ADHD
In order to view this content, you need to be an ACAMH member. Membership starts from just 11p a day. We hope you consider joining and being part of the advancement of child and adolescent mental health.Read moreCurrent members will need to be registered as a website user and log in, our guide to this simple process can be accessed here.
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Public mental health for children and young people: addressing mental health needs in schools and communities
In order to view this content, you need to be an ACAMH member. Membership starts from just 11p a day. We hope you consider joining and being part of the advancement of child and adolescent mental health.Read moreCurrent members will need to be registered as a website user and log in, our guide to this simple process can be accessed here.
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JCPP Editorial: Volume 58, Issue 06, June 2017
“The continuing contributions of MTA over nearly two decades to initial attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder pharmacotherapy and long-term clinical course” by Michael H. Bloch
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‘ADHD assessment and brief intervention service for teenagers in CAMHS to provide a multi-disciplinary perspective’ Professor Kapil Sayal, Dr Kate Arron, and Joe Kilgariff
Professor Kapil Sayal, Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, University of Nottingham, spoke with Dr. Kate Arron, Clinical Psychologist, and Joe Kilgariff, Advanced Nurse, on ‘ADHD assessment and brief intervention service for teenagers in CAMHS to provide a multi-disciplinary perspective’. Recorded on 10 March 2017 at the Emanuel Miller memorial lecture and conference on ‘Controversies in ADHD’.
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ACAMH members can now receive a CPD certificate for watching this recorded lecture.