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Posts by ACAMH - Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health

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Personality disorder diagnosis is evolving. https://bit.ly/4t6Fi2S

Dr. Carla Sharp explores how the DSM-5 AMPD’s dimensional approach informs more precise assessment & developmentally sensitive treatment for adolescents with personality-related challenges in this ACAMH Learn talk.

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Youth #bipolardisorder is often hidden behind complex symptoms and comorbidities.

Join Dr. Boris Birmaher to discuss diagnostic challenges, illness course, and family factors shaping BD outcomes.

🧠 Secure your spot today: https://bit.ly/3NOOedp

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In this podcast, @drjanegilmour.bsky.social & @umartoseeb.bsky.social take a deep dive into #TourettesSyndrome - discussing everything from neurological & functional #tics to how we can all respond with greater empathy & understanding. https://bit.ly/4shXLce

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Assessment and Management of Intellectual Disability and Co-occurring Conditions Intellectual disability often co-occurs with anxiety, depression, autism, ADHD, and other mental health conditions, which can be harder to recognise and diagnose. Tailored assessment, adapted communic...

This advanced 2-session course focuses on specialist assessment, formulation, pharmacological management, & the adaptation of psychological interventions across the spectrum of #IntellectualDisability.

🐦 EARLY BIRD AVAILABLE - book now to attend! https://bit.ly/4sLYdzU

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Meet the Experts: Professor Caroline Bond and Jerricah Holder on Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) On 20 May 2026, ACAMH will host Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) in Practice: Evidence, Complexity, and Recovery-Oriented Approaches.We caught up with two of the presenters – Professor Caroli...

On 20 May 2026, ACAMH will host a brilliant webinar on #Emotionally Based School Avoidance (#EBSA). In this 'Meet the Expert' Q&A, we spoke with 2 of the presenters – Prof. Caroline Bond & Jerricah Holder – to discuss the topic & their hopes for the event. https://bit.ly/48xy1Rf

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Learn more about the principles of Teaching Recovery Techniques (TRT) with this interesting workshop from @dennisougrin.bsky.social. TRT is an evidence-based intervention for children affected by wars and natural disasters.

An interesting watch. https://bit.ly/47fszC5

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Meet the expert: Dr Victoria Samuel on the latest ACT research On 14 May 2026, ACAMH will host a webinar An update on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) research in children and young people.We chatted to the presenter - Dr Victoria Samuel, a clinical psycho...

How strong is the evidence for ACT for children and young people (CYP)?

On 14 May 2026, ACAMH will host a webinar 'An update on #AcceptanceandCommitmentTherapy (#ACT) research in CYP'. We spoke with Dr Victoria Samuel about the topic itself, her career, & hopes for the event. https://bit.ly/4dtheCa

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Getting puberty measurement right isn’t just a technical detail, it’s about understanding young people's lives more accurately. Prof Adriene Beltz urges researchers to be thoughtful, transparent, & precise.🎙️Stream the latest #MindtheKids: https://bit.ly/3P4f4Pd

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Talking With Young People About Their Online Lives: Evidence and Practical Strategies for Professionals What are the evidence-based and practical strategies that professionals can use to support young people to safely navigate the online world? Discover collaborative insights from academic experts, ment...

What are the evidence-based & practical strategies that professionals can use to support CYP to safely navigate the online world? Discover collaborative insights from academic experts, mental health professionals & young people.

This is a FREE event. Places are limited. https://bit.ly/3ObRvE8

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The Jack Tizard International Online Conference will dive into the practical challenges of identifying and treating #Trauma in children and young people.

🎫 Book now to secure your place to hear from experts in the field! https://bit.ly/4cxGPsJ

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Accessing #healthcare can be tough — but for those with additional needs, it can feel impossible. This #ACAMHLearn lecture, from Dr Carole Buckley, a retired GP from Bristol UK, offers practical guidance to make the process smoother and outcomes stronger. https://bit.ly/4mqcbF7

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Interested in learning more about early interventions to support behaviours that challenge in children with #IntellectualDisabilities?

Don’t miss the 2026 in-person CAIDPN conference and explore the latest research evidence and good practice examples. https://bit.ly/4kXIxXd

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How can we tell when behaviour signals #trauma, not just a neurodevelopmental difference? Dr Georgina Parkes discusses recognising #PTSD & #complexPTSD in children with #intellectualdisability & #autism, drawing on clinical examples & reviewing literature. https://bit.ly/41rNHBP

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Join Anna Biavati as she reframes #selectivemutism as a protective nervous system response, not a speech problem. Discover how safety and connection unlock communication before words.

🎤 A must-watch for anyone supporting children with selective #mutism. Book now to attend! https://bit.ly/4jPSvJu

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Join us on 13 May for an insightful webinar on working with families affected by relational #trauma & explore how the DDP principles can inform therapy for the child supported by the parent and can provide therapeutic parenting support.

With Kim Golding CBE. https://bit.ly/3LPMShZ

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Children with mild #intellectualdifficulties are often overlooked—but they may face real challenges in emotional wellbeing, behaviour & learning, especially when support arrives late.
🎧 Hear from Dr. Foteini Tseliou with @drjanegilmour.bsky.social & @umartoseeb.bsky.social. https://bit.ly/4sorW0A

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Gain insight into the difficulties and differential diagnosis of pediatric #bipolardisorder and the course and factors associated with its the course this April at our advanced webinar with Dr. Boris Birmaher.

Book now to attend! bit.ly/3NOOedp

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Meet the expert: a nervous system approach to selective mutism, with Anna Biavati We caught up with the presenter - Anna Biavati, a Speech and Language Therapist and founder of Steps to Brave Talking Therapy and Support - about the topic itself, her career, and her hopes for the event.

At what age can selective #mutism impact children, and how important is it to recognise it early?

On 28 April, ACAMH will host a webinar on 'A Nervous System Approach to #SelectiveMutism'. We caught up with Anna Biavati about the topic & her hopes for the event. bit.ly/4sU9jm0

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#ARFID presents unique challenges in #Autistic CYP, where sensory sensitivities, anxiety, rigidity & medical concerns often overlap.

Join leading experts for a 3-hour online event exploring assessment & differential diagnosis in this high-risk group. https://bit.ly/3Pf4IMA

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Safer AI starts with collaboration.
@flosheen.bsky.social @drjanegilmour.bsky.social & @umartoseeb.bsky.social call for developers, clinicians, researchers, & young people to work together for transparent, evidence-based tools that truly support wellbeing. 🌱

Listen now. https://bit.ly/4sMqK8s

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In this podcast @drjanegilmour.bsky.social & @umartoseeb.bsky.social explore what happens when CYP with severe/complex #mentalhealth difficulties are admitted to hospital. This is a practical, reflective conversation for anyone wanting to better understand inpatient CAMH care. https://bit.ly/4uWZ42j

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Meet the expert: Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy, Parenting and Practice (DDP) intervention, with Dr. Kim Golding CBE We caught up with the presenter - Dr. Kim Golding CBE, a clinical psychologist and consultant and trainer, to talk about in DDP - about Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy, Parenting and Practice (DDP)...

What is #DyadicDevelopmentalPsychotherapyandPractice (#DDP), and what are its strengths?

In this Q&A, we caught up with @kimsgolding.bsky.social, a clinical psychologist & consultant & trainer, to talk about the DDP intervention prior to her upcoming webinar with us in May. https://bit.ly/4rH2inx

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Improve your understanding of the #mentalhealth needs of children and young people with #intellectualdisability, in terms of recognition & comprehensive assessment, at this fantastic 2 session event.

EARLY BIRD ENDS 06 MAY - prices include both sessions! https://bit.ly/4sLYdzU

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In this #ACAMHLearn lesson, Dr. Carla Sharp unpacks how the DSM-5 Alternative Model for Personality Disorders reshapes how we understand personality pathology – moving from symptom-based views to a dimensional system that includes functioning.

Watch now: https://bit.ly/4t6Fi2S

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Learn how #ADHD affects the skills that promote learning, including sustaining effort, with this great upcoming webinar from Erin Schoenfelder Gonzalez.

Book with Early Bird to explore evidence-informed classroom accommodations & behavioural strategies. https://bit.ly/4bwcMQz

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Complex Mental Health Needs: When Services Come Together for Service Innovation The event seeks to emphasise the importance of collaboration among agencies when standard practices fall short in meeting the needs of children and young people (CYP). It will showcase the collaborati...

What does real systemic collaboration look like? This presentation highlights a year‑long trial bridging health & social care expertise to close gaps for families who don’t meet standard thresholds.

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On 24 April 2026, we will host a webinar on 'Navigating Diagnostic Challenges in #PediatricBipolarDisorder'. We caught up with the presenter – Dr. Boris Birmaher – about the topic itself, his career, & his hopes for the event.

Read the Q&A to learn more. https://bit.ly/4dt8egm

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Meet the Experts: Professor Caroline Bond and Jerricah Holder on Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) On 20 May 2026, ACAMH will host Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) in Practice: Evidence, Complexity, and Recovery-Oriented Approaches.We caught up with two of the presenters – Professor Caroli...

On 20 May 2026, ACAMH will host '#Emotionally Based School Avoidance (#EBSA) in Practice: Evidence, Complexity, & Recovery-Oriented Approaches'.

We caught up with 2 of the presenters – Prof. Caroline Bond & Jerricah Holder – to discuss the topic & their hopes for the event. https://bit.ly/48xy1Rf

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🐦 Don't miss fantastic early bird savings!

Join us on 20 May for a three-hour online event exploring what we currently know about #EBSA, and how thinking, language, and responses have evolved in recent years.

Book now! bit.ly/3OX5AFJ

#EmotionallyBasedSchoolAvoidance

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Understand the principles of involving parents with Teaching Recovery Techniques (TRT) with this insightful workshop from @dennisougrin.bsky.social. TRT is an evidence-based intervention for children affected by wars and natural disasters.

Watch now to learn more. https://bit.ly/47fszC5

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