ACAMH - Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health
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ACAMH - Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health
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We are delighted to announce the launch of #ACAMHLearn - our innovative #OpenAccess resource, bringing together specially commissioned videos from world-leading experts in the field of #CYPMentalHealth. Visit https://bit.ly/3AV958F to learn more!
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From self-harm to suicidal ideation — learn how Dialectical Behaviour Therapy for Adolescents #DBTA addresses core challenges through #mindfulness, validation & skills-building.
Dr Jake Camp webinar
🕥 🦚 Early Bird now on!
https://bit.ly/4nVvo1v
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy for Adolescents (DBT-A)
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy for Adolescents (DBT-A) is a third-wave CBT intervention for young people experiencing emotion dysregulation and related behaviours such as self-harm and suicidal ideation. DBT-A has a growing evidence base and has been suc...
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'Ask Attwood – Autism & Anxiety'
Unlock expert guidance on managing anxiety in autistic children with Prof Tony Attwood’s live webinar. Perfect for parents, carers, and clinicians seeking practical strategies.
https://www.acamh.org/event/attwood-autism-anxiety/
Ask Attwood - Autism & Anxiety
Are you a parent looking for trusted, practical advice on supporting your child with anxiety?For the first time in this new “Ask Attwood” format, world-renowned Clinical Psychologist Professor Tony At...
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November 29, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Persistence is key in academic medicine. Rejections are part of the journey. Take breaks if needed, learn from feedback & keep applying. Find out more about clinical academic training in England in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry with @claragfaria.bsky.social https://bit.ly/4nhKON7
Clinical Academic Training in England or How to Become an Academic Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist 101
Clinical academia in the United Kingdom is facing a paradox; while training the next generation of clinical academic doctors in the UK is becoming more competitive and restrictive, with many candidates disputing one position, on the other hand, the over...
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November 28, 2025 at 4:12 PM
MentalHealth in Schools - Explore how data-based decision making and progress monitoring create powerful results in school mental health programming. Delivered by Prof Mark D. Weist, Prof Brian P. Daly, and Associate Prof Joni Williams Splett.

https://www.acamh.org/event/mental-health-in-schools/
November 28, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Five Friendships Skills Every Child Needs to Learn! Help kids shine in social settings.

Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore explains 5 friendship skills every child can master. Access this expert session from only £5
https://www.acamh.org/event/five-friendships-skills-for-kids/
November 27, 2025 at 3:48 PM
🎙️ Interesting episode of Mind The Kids!
Host Mark Tebbs speaks with @kapilsayal.bsky.social about the landmark STADIA trial ➡️ exploring how structured assessments like DAWBA might reshape #CAMHS referrals.
👉 Essential for parents, clinicians, researchers. https://bit.ly/3HYHl6U
November 27, 2025 at 1:53 PM
How can clinicians deliver Dialectical Behaviour Therapy for Adolescents #DBTA accessibly to minoritised & neurodivergent young people?
Join Dr Jake Camp for critical insights on equality, inclusion, practice innovation.
🌈 Early Bird now on!
https://bit.ly/4nVvo1v
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy for Adolescents (DBT-A)
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy for Adolescents (DBT-A) is a third-wave CBT intervention for young people experiencing emotion dysregulation and related behaviours such as self-harm and suicidal ideatio...
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November 26, 2025 at 4:06 PM
🛌What happens when #Sleep & #Anxiety collide in young people?
In our latest Mind the Kids episode, host Mark Tebbs talks with researcher Liga Eihentale about how sleep influences negative memory in anxious youth.
🎧 Tune in: https://bit.ly/48cnYBV
Mind the Kids - When Sleep & Anxiety Collide
This episode of 'Mind the Kids - When Sleep & Anxiety Collide' is hosted by Mark Tebbs, who is joined by Liga Eihentale, an early career research scientist at Florida International Univers...
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November 26, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Got young kids? Sleepless nights, endless crying... sound familiar?
This episode of Mind The Kids explores why sleep & crying patterns differ between babies, drawing on findings from a Swedish twin study.
With guest Dr. Charlotte Viktorsson.
🎙️ Tune in: https://bit.ly/46rpvSe
Mind the Kids - Behind the Tears: The Surprising Role of Genetics in Infant Crying
Welcome to Mind The Kids, hosted by Mark Tebbs. In this episode, Mark sits down with Dr. Charlotte Viktorsson, a behavioural genetics researcher at Uppsala U...
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November 25, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Discover how family and environmental factors influence PTSD, led by Prof Sarah Halligan. Only £5 for this important webinar.
https://www.acamh.org/event/ptsd-socio-contextual-factors/
The role of socio-contextual factors in child and adolescent PTSD
‘The role of socio-contextual factors in child and adolescent PTSD’ is a webinar is organised by ACAMH’s Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Special Interest Group. It is led by Professor Sarah Halli...
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November 25, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Early bird prices now available for Prof Maggie Snowling’s webinar on reading disorders! Deepen your understanding of language foundations in literacy.
https://www.acamh.org/event/rethinking-reading-disorders/
November 24, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Reposted by ACAMH - Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health
This is a great listen from @acamh.bsky.social #MindTheKids podcast, about the impact of poverty on childhood development. They talk about factors that can shape and support cognitive resilience, at systemic as well as within-child level. open.spotify.com/episode/3ctD...
S4 Ep2: Mind the Kids - Income(ing): Poverty and Resilience
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November 21, 2025 at 11:03 AM
NOT LONG LEFT!
ADHD symptoms in girls and women often go unseen.
Join Dr. Borg Skoglund’s ACAMH webinar to learn why hormones matter for #FemaleADHD.
Sign up: https://www.acamh.org/event/female-adhd-and-hormones/
#ADHDWomen
Female ADHD and Hormones - The Perfect Storm
Dr Lotta Borg Skoglund, leads a session that explores the underrepresented biological differences between sexes in ADHD research and clinical practice, despite a growing awareness of ADHD in girls and...
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November 24, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Early risk doesn’t mean lost potential. In this “Mind The Kids” episode, learn how positive kindergarten experiences—especially close teacher bonds—can transform childhood outcomes with host Mark Tebbs & guest Dr. Katharina Haag. Tune in for real insights! https://bit.ly/42NRTNt
November 23, 2025 at 5:23 PM
'Ask Attwood – Autism & Anxiety'
Gain insights from a world-leading expert in autism and anxiety. Join Prof Tony Attwood for a live webinar featuring a Q&A designed especially for parents and educators.
https://www.acamh.org/event/attwood-autism-anxiety/

Ask Attwood - Autism & Anxiety
Are you a parent looking for trusted, practical advice on supporting your child with anxiety?For the first time in this new “Ask Attwood” format, world-renowned Clinical Psychologist Professor Tony At...
www.acamh.org
November 23, 2025 at 2:29 PM
In this episode of #MindtheKids, host Mark Tebbs sits down with Dr. Nicole Harris to explore why fostering a felt relationship with nature—beyond simply spending time outdoors—can be transformative for learning, behaviour, and #Wellbeing. https://bit.ly/4gia3wd
November 22, 2025 at 4:15 PM
How can clinicians deliver Dialectical Behaviour Therapy for Adolescents #DBTA accessibly to minoritised & neurodivergent young people?
Join Dr Jake Camp for critical insights on equality, inclusion, practice innovation.
🌈 Early Bird now on!
https://bit.ly/4nVvo1v
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy for Adolescents (DBT-A)
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy for Adolescents (DBT-A) is a third-wave CBT intervention for young people experiencing emotion dysregulation and related behaviours such as self-harm and suicidal ideation. DBT-A has a growing evidence base and has been suc...
bit.ly
November 22, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Early Bird webinar offers for 2026
https://www.acamh.org/blog/early-bird-webinar-offers-for-2026/
In 2026 we are offering a rich programme of research-informed webinars centred on improving evidence-based practice across youth mental health, ALL WITH EARLY BIRDS!
Early Bird webinar offers for 2026
In 2026 we are offering a rich programme of research-informed webinars centred on improving evidence-based practice across youth mental health, ALL WITH EARLY BIRDS!
www.acamh.org
November 21, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Struggling to help your child make friends?
Join Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore for practical tips on 5 key friendship skills every child needs.
From £5
https://www.acamh.org/event/five-friendships-skills-for-kids/
Gain confidence in supporting children’s social development—book now!
November 21, 2025 at 9:50 AM
How can architecture, #TraumaInformedCare, & youth work blend to heal?
In this episode of #MindtheKids, meet the Dundee team turning a historic church into a youth-designed sanctuary of belonging.

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November 20, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Join a renowned panel of school mental health leaders to learn about best practices in advancing multi-tiered systems of support in schools.
Empower students, families, and staff with actionable strategies.
https://www.acamh.org/event/mental-health-in-schools/
#SchoolMentalHealth #MentalWellbeing
November 20, 2025 at 11:39 AM
From stretched services to missed diagnoses, the stakes in child mental health are high. In this #MindtheKids episode we ask: can SDA tools bring fairness, partnership & better outcomes? With Dr Salah Basheer & Dr Sue Fen Tan 🎧 https://bit.ly/4nJepiD
November 19, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Do you work with adolescents with complex emotions?
Gain hands-on tips in this Dialectical Behaviour Therapy for Adolescents #DBTA webinar led by Dr Jake Camp
✅ Early Bird offer
https://bit.ly/4nVvo1v
#YouthMentalHealth #HelpingYouHelpOthers
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy for Adolescents (DBT-A)
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy for Adolescents (DBT-A) is a third-wave CBT intervention for young people experiencing emotion dysregulation and related behaviours such as self-harm and suicidal ideatio...
bit.ly
November 19, 2025 at 9:29 AM
How can #Parents balance empathy with firm expectations when talking about #SubstanceUse?
Dr. Sharon Levy outlines practical, research-based steps for guiding teens with care. Watch to learn clear strategies that work. https://bit.ly/4p7vvr1
November 18, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Ready to deepen your understanding of child and adolescent PTSD?
Join Professor Sarah Halligan at this webinar for only £5.
https://www.acamh.org/event/ptsd-socio-contextual-factors/
The role of socio-contextual factors in child and adolescent PTSD
‘The role of socio-contextual factors in child and adolescent PTSD’ is a webinar is organised by ACAMH’s Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Special Interest Group. It is led by Professor Sarah Halli...
www.acamh.org
November 18, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Most ADHD research focuses on boys— Dr. Borg Skoglund’s ACAMH webinar reveals what’s missing for girls and women.
https://www.acamh.org/event/female-adhd-and-hormones/
#ADHD #Neurodiversity
Female ADHD and Hormones - The Perfect Storm
Dr Lotta Borg Skoglund, leads a session that explores the underrepresented biological differences between sexes in ADHD research and clinical practice, despite a growing awareness of ADHD in girls and...
www.acamh.org
November 17, 2025 at 7:13 PM