The Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health (ACAMH)

29/09/2025

10 Myths About Borderline Personality Disorder - http://eepurl.com/jomzpU

29/09/2025

Is air pollution shaping our children’s minds?

Join host Mark Tebbs as he welcomes Dr. Silvia Alemany, a leading researcher in psychiatry and environmental health, for a compelling conversation about the hidden ways our surroundings shape children’s minds.

The conversation also touches on the practical implications for urban planning and public health. Dr. Alemany emphasizes that while the effects observed are small, their significance lies in the widespread exposure of children to these environmental factors. She advocates for thoughtful city design, increased green spaces, and policies that reduce traffic near schools, all while ensuring that such changes do not exacerbate social inequalities.

🎧 Listen now: https://bit.ly/4oJHw6v

29/09/2025

ACAMH Awards 2025 Shortlist – Recognising Advancements in CAMH Research and Practice https://bit.ly/4865WkE

Congratulations to the Kathy Sylva ‘Rising Star’ Award shortlist nominees:

⭐ Dr. Josefien Breedvelt, King’s College London
⭐ Dr. Chloe Chessell, University of Oxford
⭐ Mr. Charles Ganaprakasam, Ministry of Education
⭐ Dr. Anna Gui, University of Rome Tor Vergata
⭐ Dr. Alex Kwong, University of Edinburgh
⭐ Dr. Gonzalo Salazar De Pablo, King’s College London
⭐ Dr. Xinxin Zhu, University of Edinburgh

To be nominated for an ACAMH Award is a prestigious recognition of those who are at the forefront of the advancement of child and adolescent mental health research and practice. The standard of this year’s nominations was superb and the Awards will be presented at a virtual ceremony in October 2025.

Congratulations to all the 2025 nominees. https://bit.ly/4865WkE

28/09/2025

Stigma can silence voices, limit opportunities, and harm futures. https://bit.ly/46mE2jn

“Stigma” is a powerful new film, from Nip in the Bud, exploring the impact of mental health stigma and discrimination on young people - featuring expert insights from Dr. Petra Gronholm, school nurse Alex Kennaugh, and lived experiences from Sharon and Earle Dowse.

The film highlights the consequences of stigma, including emotional struggles, bullying, exclusion, academic challenges, and long-term effects on development.

Let’s open dialogue, challenge stigma, and build understanding. https://bit.ly/46mE2jn

28/09/2025

In this episode of Mind the Kids, 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

The discussion highlights practical, low-cost ways schools and communities can nurture nature connectedness, from art projects and gardening to simply lying in the grass and noticing the world. Importantly, Dr. Harris emphasizes that these activities need not require wild landscapes; even small, local green spaces can make a difference.

https://bit.ly/4gia3wd

28/09/2025

Don't miss 'CYP with Disordered Eating – the lost tribe: Understanding and Managing CYP not meeting the criteria for specialist ED services', 📆 22 October 2025 9am UK

It’s time to shine a light on children and teens struggling in silence with eating difficulties. Join us for a vital online conference, with a Q&A panel—all aimed at making sure no one is overlooked. https://bit.ly/3I5yn7A

Delegates will gain a better understanding of how to recognise and support a variety of eating difficulties in children and young people that are often overlooked by specialist eating disorder services. Additionally, attendees will have the opportunity to network with other professionals in the field.

Can't make it, don't worry, book now as delegates have exclusive access to recordings for 90 days after the event, together with slides. https://bit.ly/3I5yn7A

28/09/2025

LAST CHANCE - Call for Early Career Researchers Reviewer Panel for ACAMH Journals
https://bit.ly/4fj8a1Q

The Journal of Child Psychology & Psychiatry (JCPP), the Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMH) journal and JCPP Advances, published by the Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health, are seeking early career researchers (within 10 years of being awarded their PhD) with expertise in the field of child and adolescent psychology and psychiatry to become part of our ECR Reviewer Panels.

Deadline to apply is 30 September for all three journals. https://bit.ly/4fj8a1Q

The Journal of Child Psychology & Psychiatry (JCPP) and the Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMH) journal, published by the Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health, are seeking early career researchers (within 10 years of being awarded their PhD) with expertise in the field of child a...

27/09/2025

'Substance use and the adolescent brain' - EARLY BIRD from £20!

🎟️ Early bird ends 30 September! https://bit.ly/4o6kUg4

Don’t miss this session from Dr. Sharon Levy, Chief of the Division of Addiction Medicine at Boston Children’s Hospital and Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School.

Learning objectives

💡 To explain which parts of the brain develops during adolescence and how their development relates to substance use initiation;
💡 To explain why adolescents are more vulnerable to developing substance use disorders than adults;
💡 To describe outcomes that are associated with cannabis use during adolescence
💡 To name the receptor in the human central nervous system that ni****ne binds to

Book now for a fantastic saving! https://bit.ly/4o6kUg4

27/09/2025

‘Trauma Informed Care – Understanding the challenges, and the pragmatic steps which need to be taken to operationalise and deliver Trauma Informed Care across services’ is ACAMH’s inaugural ACE’s SIG day conference.

📆 16 October 2025 10am UK
🎟️ You must book before the event starts, there are no tickets after the event starts. https://bit.ly/3FnlyEy

In this presentation, Professor Dr. Shanta R. Dube will provide summary findings on pre- and post-evaluations of ACEs and TIC training among health science students, including self-reflections that will help the audience to understand lessons learned, challenges, and motivations on integrating ACEs and TIC in healthcare. Discussions about approaches to integrating ACEs science into health professions programs will be included.

This insightful conference will review the pragmatic steps taken to implement Trauma Informed Care to meet the complex needs of Children and Families across services, and the outcome of that implementation, and the role of Trauma Informed care in prevention. Principles which have emerged will be reviewed, which can help to grow the knowledge base about how best to implement Trauma Informed Care.

Register now to learn more: https://bit.ly/3FnlyEy

27/09/2025

Thank you to all our 2024 Reviewers https://bit.ly/3I8Qr0I

ACAMH wants to express our gratitude to every single reviewer from 2024 for their invaluable contributions to the JCPP, the CAMH journal and JCPP Advances, and the wider academic community as a whole. We are deeply appreciative of the time and effort required to provide detailed, thoughtful reviews. Reviews serve a vital function in the production of fascinating papers and exciting progress in the field of child and adolescent mental health. https://bit.ly/3I8Qr0I

ACAMH wants to express our gratitude to every single reviewer from 2024 for their invaluable contributions to the JCPP, the CAMH journal and JCPP Advances, and the wider academic community as a whole. We are deeply appreciative of the time and effort required to provide detailed, thoughtful reviews....

27/09/2025

Join us for “Blades and Wounded Minds”—a thought-provoking webinar examining the complex relationship between youth mental health issues—particularly trauma and anxiety—and the rise in knife crime among young people. https://bit.ly/44xJwFA

📆 8 October 2025 1pm UK

Knife crime remains a significant issue in England and Wales, with a notable proportion of offenders aged 10-17. The fear of being attacked can lead to avoidance behaviours and social withdrawal, worsening mental health. Living in violent environments increases the risk of trauma and normalises knife carrying. Added to this, barriers to mental health support emphasize the importance of understanding the context of young people’s lives and tailoring interventions accordingly.

The webinar advocates for a holistic, trauma-informed approach to tackling knife crime, integrating mental health support with broader social and policing strategies to address both the symptoms and root causes of youth violence.

Book now to attend! https://bit.ly/44xJwFA

27/09/2025

Ten Myths About Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) in Adolescents https://bit.ly/46z3jWa

In this FREE ACAMH Learn talk, Dr. Brañas discusses how research on borderline personality disorder (BPD) in youth has advanced significantly, yet misconceptions about adolescent BPD remain widespread, even among health professionals. This lecture addresses ten common myths about adolescent BPD, including its diagnosis during adolescence, the role of trauma and adversity, and prognosis, among other relevant topics.

ACAMH members and ACAMH Learn account holders can receive a FREE CPD certificate for watching this recorded lecture. https://bit.ly/46z3jWa