ACAMH - Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health

What impact can maternal #AnorexiaNervosa have on children’s #MentalHealth & development? @claragfaria.bsky.social speaks with Profs. Nathalie Auger & Howard Steiger about the role of genetic vulnerability, environmental exposure, and epigenetic mechanisms. https://bit.ly/4ve93PX

What does it take to support children’s #mentalhealth when classrooms sit within conflict zones? In this #MindtheKids episode, @drjanegilmour.bsky.social & @umartoseeb.bsky.social explore how research translates into real-world impact for CYP with Prof. Jean Francois Trani 🎧 https://bit.ly/4eNKB35

💬 Are we talking enough about #ADHD? In this #MindtheKids episode, @tamsinford.bsky.social highlights the importance of proper assessment and awareness and sheds light on the realities of ADHD diagnoses in children. With host @claragfaria.bsky.social. 👉 https://bit.ly/48Y7hd7

Join us on 9 June as Dr. Yasmin Ahmadzadeh leads a session to describe new research focused on families in the UK, canvassing community knowledge & perspectives, exploring how existing family research on #racism relates to lived experiences in the UK. Book now to attend: https://bit.ly/4qVy2Vx

Can #anxiety be transmitted through family processes? Hosts @drjanegilmour.bsky.social & @umartoseeb.bsky.social are joined by Dr Sigrid Elfström to explore whether anxiety runs in families & how clinicians & parents can think about risk without assuming it is deterministic. 🎧 https://bit.ly/4eun9Yr

Why do so many studies focus on what goes wrong in childhood, when some CYP face #adversity & still thrive? In Mind the Kids, @jamielarsh.bsky.social explores #resilience, positivity, & #mentalhealth with hosts @drjanegilmour.bsky.social and @umartoseeb.bsky.social 🎧 https://bit.ly/4dndemi

Food insecurity, gender, access to care - how do these shape young people’s #mentalhealth worldwide? This ep. of #MindtheKids unpacks findings from a major international study. Tune in for the full convo with @claragfaria.bsky.social @ariadnaalbajara.bsky.social & Amirah Wahdi https://bit.ly/4dKzNk6

What do we really know about the adolescent brain? https://bit.ly/48vAziL Understand key principles of adolescent neurocognitive development & recognise how contextual influences shape adolescent behaviour with this interactive session with @sjblakemore.bsky.socia & Dr. Blanca Piera Pi-Sunyer.

Improve your understanding of #autistic children’s likelihood of experiencing different forms of childhood #adversity and trauma at the 2026 Jack Tizard International Online Conference on #Trauma. With Dr. Connor Kerns. 🎟️ 👉 https://bit.ly/4cxGPsJ

What’s the difference between accumulated & intergenerational #trauma, & why does it matter for #schools? @drjanegilmour.bsky.social, @umartoseeb.bsky.social & Prof Jean Francois Trani discuss how trauma shapes learning, wellbeing, & intervention design in conflict settings. https://bit.ly/4eNKB35

In this podcast, hosts @drjanegilmour.bsky.social & @umartoseeb.bsky.social are joined by Dr Sigrid Elfström to explore what the latest research says about clinically #anxious parents & children’s #anxietydisorders, & how genetic, environmental, & family factors may shape risk https://bit.ly/4eun9Yr

While #ADHD awareness is growing, the true prevalence hasn’t changed. In this #MindtheKids episode, host @claragfaria.bsky.social is joined by @tamsinford.bsky.social to challenge common misconceptions about ADHD diagnoses. 👉 Listen/watch the full episode to learn more! https://bit.ly/48Y7hd7

What does resilience look like in practice for schools, policymakers, and families? In #MindtheKids, @jamielarsh.bsky.social explores #resilience, positivity, and #mentalhealth with hosts @drjanegilmour.bsky.social and @umartoseeb.bsky.social. Listen now 🎧 https://bit.ly/4dndemi

Supporting CYP with #IntellectualDisability & co-occurring #mentalhealth difficulties requires ethical & effective psychological interventions. Dr. Sarah Carman will explore evidence-based strategies, key principles, and essential adaptations for practice. https://bit.ly/4sLYdzU

Why do some teenagers seem permanently jet lagged? What does that actually do to their mood, their learning, & their long term #mentalhealth? Dr. Konstantin Drexl joins hosts @drjanegilmour.bsky.social & @umartoseeb.bsky.social to unpack the science of adolescent #sleep. https://bit.ly/4tDyJ7K

Is #ADHD overdiagnosed or underdiagnosed? While ADHD awareness is growing, the true prevalence hasn’t changed. This interesting #MindtheKids episode dives deep into this issue with @tamsinford.bsky.social & host @claragfaria.bsky.social 🎧 Listen/watch now to learn more. https://bit.ly/48Y7hd7

Explore the science of the adolescent mind 🧠 bit.ly/48vAziL @sjblakemore.bsky.social leads an engaging, interactive workshop exploring what the current research tell us about the adolescent brain, & how it can inform the way we work with young people, with Dr. Blanca Piera Pi-Sunyer.

What do #psychologists really mean by positive affect & why does it matter for children’s mental health? Find out in this #MindtheKids episode with @jamielarsh.bsky.social & hosts @drjanegilmour.bsky.social and @umartoseeb.bsky.social.🎧 https://bit.ly/4dndemi

In this focused session, Erin Schoenfelder Gonzalez will explore evidence-informed classroom accommodations & behavioural strategies that improve attention, engagement & self-regulation for students with #ADHD. Secure your place - EARLY BIRD ENDS 24 MAY! https://bit.ly/4bwcMQz

Peer relationships matter. Supportive peer relationships stand out as one of the most powerful protective factors for children with mild #IntellectualDifficulties. #MindtheKids episode with @foteini-tseliou.bsky.social‬, @drjanegilmour.bsky.social & @umartoseeb.bsky.social. 🎙️ https://bit.ly/4sorW0A

In this podcast, @drjanegilmour.bsky.social & @umartoseeb.bsky.social explore whether #anxiety runs in families and what the latest research says about clinically anxious parents & children’s #anxietydisorders with Dr Sigrid Elfström. 🎧Listen/watch the podcast to learn more! https://bit.ly/4eun9Yr

Why do so many teens seem permanently jet lagged - wide awake at midnight, exhausted at 8am? 💤Discover what adolescent #sleep patterns reveal about mood, learning, & #mentalhealth as Dr. Konstantin Drexl joins @drjanegilmour.bsky.social & @umartoseeb.bsky.social. https://bit.ly/4tDyJ7K

How do you design effective #schoolbasedinterventions in low-resource, conflict-affected settings? @drjanegilmour.bsky.social, @umartoseeb.bsky.social & Prof Jean Francois Trani explore a psychosocial programme delivered in rural Afghan schools during political upheaval. https://bit.ly/4eNKB35

Improve your confidence and develop your skills in supporting the needs of #autistic young people with #ARFID with this fantastic three-hour online event bringing together leading experts. Register now to attend! https://bit.ly/3Pf4IMA

Are we witnessing a rise in mental health issues among youth? 🤔 @claragfaria.bsky.social & @tamsinford.bsky.social explore groundbreaking insights from national studies showing that while awareness has increased, the actual prevalence of #ADHD is stable, not rising. https://bit.ly/48Y7hd7

#Trauma-informed & trauma-responsive care are at the heart of this thoughtful conversation about how we support CYP who have experienced #Adversity. Listen now to learn more. https://bit.ly/4t4PoRc With hosts @drjanegilmour.bsky.social @umartoseeb.bsky.social & guest @drsarahparry.bsky.social

Does #anxiety run in families? 🧠🌱 In this #MindtheKids episode, @drjanegilmour.bsky.social & @umartoseeb.bsky.social explore what research really says about anxious parents and children’s anxiety risk. With Dr Sigrid Elfström. 🎧 Listen now: https://bit.ly/4eun9Yr

What does it take to support children’s #mentalhealth when classrooms sit within conflict zones? @drjanegilmour.bsky.social & @umartoseeb.bsky.social speak with Prof Jean Francois Trani about a psychosocial programme delivered in rural Afghan schools during political upheaval https://bit.ly/4eNKB35

How do #mentalhealth conditions present in young people with #intellectualdisability? Dr. Heather Hanna will explore how to carry out a comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment, considering all aspects of the child’s health & development. Book now: https://bit.ly/4sLYdzU

How does #sleep loss & #anxiety feed into each other in everyday life? In this #MindtheKids ep., Dr. Konstantin Drexl joins @drjanegilmour.bsky.social & @umartoseeb.bsky.social to unpack how supporting teenage sleep could be one of the simplest ways to support teenage minds. https://bit.ly/4tDyJ7K

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

How can Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) help #wellbeing in young people? Join Dr. Victoria Samuel for an evidence-based session exploring the aim, relevance and evidence on ACT — from theory to the innovative InTER-ACT intervention. https://bit.ly/3NxiKbu

What counts as “early life adversity” beyond classic ACEs? @jamielarsh.bsky.social joins #MindtheKids to unpack new insights from the ABCD study on adversity, positive affect, and mental health trajectories, with hosts @drjanegilmour.bsky.social and @umartoseeb.bsky.social.🎧 https://bit.ly/4dndemi

What does it take to support children’s #mentalhealth when classrooms sit within conflict zones? In this #MindtheKids episode, @drjanegilmour.bsky.social & @umartoseeb.bsky.social explore how research translates into real-world impact for CYP with Prof. Jean Francois Trani 🎧 https://bit.ly/4eNKB35

In this pod @drsarahparry.bsky.social unpacks the difference between being “#trauma-aware”, “trauma-informed” & “trauma-responsive”, arguing that truly responsive care must be embedded across whole organisations/systems. + @drjanegilmour.bsky.social @umartoseeb.bsky.social. https://bit.ly/4t4PoRc

🔔 LIMITED EARLY BIRD AVAILABLE ➡️ https://bit.ly/4cxGPsJ Join us for the 2026 Jack Tizard International Online Conference on #Trauma with Prof. Rachel Hiller, Dr. Jess Richardson, Dr. Connor Kerns, Dr. Stephanie Lewis, Prof. Dr. Elisa Pfeiffer, and Prof. Richard Meiser-Stedman.

For professionals & researchers interested in #childmentalhealth — this session offers an introduction into ACT research, psychological flexibility, and real-world applications. Led by Dr. Victoria Samuel, Clinical Psychologist & Director of InTER-ACT. bit.ly/3NxiKbu

AI chatbots can sound warm, human & helpful, but what happens when their advice is wrong? For CYP with eating or body‑image concerns, misinformation can do real harm. Listen to @flosheen.bsky.social on #MindtheKids: “Adolescence & Appearance. AI eat your words.” 🎧https://bit.ly/4sMqK8s

This June, Dr Yasmin Ahmadzadeh leads a session to recognise how #Racism impacts families in the UK, understand how focus group discussions are used in research, and consider how public perspectives can help shape future research. Book now to secure your spot! bit.ly/4qVy2Vx

In this #MindtheKids episode, @foteini-tseliou.bsky.social‬ joins @drjanegilmour.bsky.social & @umartoseeb.bsky.social to explore factors associated with better emotional, behavioural & educational outcomes in children with mild #IntellectualDisabilities. https://bit.ly/4sorW0A