Adolescent non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) explained - Basic Concepts… Dr. Nicholas Westers addresses the pervasive but often misunderstood issue of nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI), explaining how to recognize signs, dispelling myths and spotlighting protocols and interventions…

“asking about self-injury is not going to put the idea in their head, if they haven't already thought about it”

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Asking preadolescents about suicide does not increase suicidal thoughts 🧒

A 12-month study of 8–12 year olds found no evidence of harm, even in those already at higher risk.

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ASD - Autism Spectrum Disorder Autism Spectrum Disorder: an introduction to causes, diagnosis, treatment and areas of uncertainty. Latest blogs, events, publications, videos and podcasts.

“ASD and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) share about 50–70% of their genetic factors, which is the most likely reason why they are often found together in a child, or in a family (Steijn 2012).”

https://www.acamh.org/topic/autism-spectrum-disorder
#ChildMentalHealth #Autism

The what, why, and how of eating disorders genetics research | ACAMH… How do researchers study eating disorder genetics? What do they mean by terms like 'heritability'? Helena Davies clarifies these concepts and explores the genetic factors involved in eating disorders.

“no-one is destined to experience an eating disorder”

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Dialogue between expert by experience and expert by profession: A… What is it like to receive a diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)? Professor Michael Kaess speaks with Louisa, an adolescent patient who explains.

“I was actually pretty happy about getting the diagnosis, not because I was sick, but because I could finally name it.”

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#ChildMentalHealth #EmotionRegulation

Making Sense of Trauma: Psychological Coping Mechanisms in Young… Dr. Richard Meiser-Stedman looks at how cognitive processes impact PTSD in children.

“appraisals at that early stage were strongly related to later PTSD, but also later depression.”

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Assessment and diagnosis of Autism: a guide for families | ACAMH Learn The core autism features according to the diagnostic systems (DSM, ICD) are explored by Emma Woodhouse. Understand the process of autism assessment, influencing factors, and key assessment manuals.

“we're always looking at the way in which characteristics cluster together.”

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Digital Interventions There are many different digital technologies that can be used at different points in a person’s life, from mental health promotion and prevention through to treatment and subsequent self-management. Many digital technologies are designed to be used in adjunct to established mental health treatments, not to replace them. A wide range of evidence-based digital interventions exist for children and young people, but it can be difficult for clinicians and the public to access these.

“A survey of 775 girls (11-16 yrs) found that while a third were experiencing elevated depression and/or anxiety symptoms, only a minority (15.6%) had used an app to help with their mental health (Grist et al., 2018).”

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Eating Disorders Explained | ACAMH Learn Dr. Ellen Fitzsimmons-Craft dives into eating disorder diagnoses, shows you how to screen effectively, dispels common myths, and helps you spot the crucial warning signs.

“About 80% of people, or more, never receive any kind of treatment for their eating disorder.”

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What parents should know about interventions for ADHD | ACAMH Learn Professor Daley looks at the real-life challenges parents face while raising children with ADHD. Learn effective strategies for managing time, explore evidence-based interventions, and a combined approach using…

“stimulant medication works really well for children over the age of six, and it can have an effect within 30 minutes”

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Best practices in behavioural interventions to address ADHD | ACAMH… Professor David Daley discusses the effectiveness of behavioral interventions for ADHD management, offering insights into their delivery and highlighting the importance of early intervention.

“for parents of children with ADHD, they do all of that and it doesn't work.”

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An in-depth look at interventions for ADHD - In conversation with… Conversation between Dr Blandine French and Professor David Daley offers valuable insights into the world of ADHD interventions.

“for older children, the evidence internationally is that combined intervention is best”

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Core ingredients in evidence-based interventions for ADHD | ACAMH… Professor David Daley explores key aspects of psychological interventions for ADHD, challenging the myth of parental deficits and equipping parents with the knowledge and strategies they need.

“Most parents of children with ADHD parent perfectly fine, or they parent their typically developing children perfectly fine.”

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#ChildMentalHealth #ADHD #Neurodevelopmental

An infographic titled "An Individualized Educational Approach" comparing physical health needs, like a broken arm, to learning needs, such as the use of assistive technology or movement breaks.

An individualized educational approach.

#accommodations #support #inclusion #accessibility #students #education #teachers #schoolclimate #studentwellbeing #studentmentalhealth #childmentalhealth #ymhc

A systematic review of the use of Discoverer, Noticer, Advisor-Value (DNA-V) model for children and young people with mental health difficulties Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science (JCBS)Volume 39, January 2026AuthorsGary Byrne & Clara Sherlock

As DNA-V expands across settings, this review highlights both its potential—and the need for more precise, process-focused research.
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#JCBS #ACBS #DNAV #ACT #ChildMentalHealth #SchoolPsychology #ProcessBasedTherapy

Opinion | What We're Not Talking About: The War and Our Children Every war finds its way home

New in MedPage Today: Five populations of American children this war is affecting — and the national conversation has covered none of them. What clinicians, parents, and policymakers need to know. 🔗
#ChildMentalHealth #IranWar #Psychiatry #PublicHealth
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These findings highlight the importance of more research to understand these behaviors early in development, particularly in children exposed to adversity. #ChildMentalHealth #SuicidePrevention #DevelopmentalResearch #MentalHealthAwareness
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ACAMH Learn: Home | ACAMH Learn The Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health (ACAMH) provides information, training and evidence to health professionals

Need a free resource on ADHD, anxiety, autism, or eating disorders for your NHS team? ACAMH Learn has hundreds of expert-led videos — built by the charity behind JCPP. No paywall, no registration.

https://acamhlearn.org

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ADHD: Myth Busting | ACAMH Learn See how ADHD presents differently across age ranges. Erin Schoenfelder Gonzalez explains how ADHD may have become over-diagnosed, and explore recommended frontline treatments.

“about half of kids diagnosed with ADHD will still meet full criteria to be diagnosed with ADHD as adults.”

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Bullying Free Topic Guide on Bullying

“School-based anti-bullying interventions and programmes are somewhat effective in reducing bullying involvement.”

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#ChildMentalHealth #EvidenceBased #ConductDisorder

ACAMH Learn: Home | ACAMH Learn The Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health (ACAMH) provides information, training and evidence to health professionals

Want your CAMHS team to access evidence linked directly to JCPP, JCPP Advances, and CAMH research? ACAMH Learn has hundreds of free educational videos — introductory through to in depth.

https://acamhlearn.org

#EvidenceBased #ChildMentalHealth #MedSky #MentalHealth

5 Keys to Keep in Mind When Parenting a Child with ADHD | ACAMH Learn Understand the challenges faced by parents of children with ADHD in this talk from Erin Schoenfelder Gonzalez. She explains how the mind of a child with ADHD works, and explores key factors that enhance…

“They're getting more of their self-regulation from their environment.”

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What it means to have ADHD - An explanation for teenagers | ACAMH… In this talk, Erin Schoenfelder Gonzalez explores the signs, symptoms, and subtypes of ADHD, including predominantly inattentive, predominantly hyperactive-impulsive, and combined types. She emphasizes the…

“ADHD is mostly genetic. So most of ADHD comes from one of your parents or somebody else in your extended family.”

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“Brain Rot” Is Not a Metaphor The name is right.

"Brain rot" isn't slang. As a child psychiatrist, I'd call it a diagnosis.
153 long-term studies. MRI data. A dead ten-year-old and a federal court ruling.
The science is in. The platforms know. We can regulate this.
#ScreenTime #ChildMentalHealth #SocialMedia #BrainRot #PublicHealth

How can we support parents to reduce disruptive child behaviour? |… Dr. Patty Leijten presents what we know about effective parenting support to reduce disruptive child behaviour.

“Online parenting programmes do not seem to be inferior to in-person parenting programmes”

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Early Support Prevents Long-Term Challenges
When kids are having a tough time emotionally, behaviorally, or in school, seeking help can make a big difference in their lives. Recognizing kids' concerns and helping them in a healthy way can help the...
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Text-based graphic stating "Mental health issues are not synonymous with bad parenting" and explaining that you can be a great parent and still have a child who struggles with mental health.

Mental health issues are not synonymous with bad parenting.

#mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness #childmentalhealth #youthmentalhealth #parenting #mentalhealthsupport #studentmentalhealth #ymhc

An adaptive, youth-centred co-design methodology: place-based co-design centring youth and community participation - Research Involvement and Engagement Research Involvement and Engagement - Co-design approaches are increasingly used in efforts to address complex challenges, such as adolescent mental health. Benefits of these approaches are...

💡Recommended reading: new paper on place-based co-design centring youth and community participation

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#YouthMentalHealth #CoDesign #SystemsChange #Participation #ChildMentalHealth #SystemicChange #PlaceBased #Kailo

Nature and Treatment of Paediatric Anxiety Disorder: Overview of… Professor Ron Rapee explains the impact of anxiety disorders and the factors that increase risk in the second part of his talk.

“50% of children at the end of treatment are free of their main presenting anxiety disorder”

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#ChildMentalHealth #EvidenceBased #Anxiety #Depression

An in-depth look at interventions for ADHD - In conversation with… Conversation between Dr Blandine French and Professor David Daley offers valuable insights into the world of ADHD interventions.

“we almost entirely rely on parents' reports for everything, including assessment and diagnosis”

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#ChildMentalHealth #EvidenceBased #ADHD #ConductDisorder