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.
Posts by ACAMH - Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
🚨LIMITED EARLY BIRD AVAILABLE🚨
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
#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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Book now to learn more 👉 https://bit.ly/4qC38lU
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
#Bipolar
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
🐦 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
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