Association for Child & Adolescent Mental Health

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[Association for Child & Adolescent Mental Health @acamh]

🌟 Just announced! The Emanuel Miller International Conference 2026 on '#Autism and #ADHD: Diagnosis and demand in #neurodevelopmental care'

Engage with questions of diagnosis, demand, & care across different clinical & service contexts.
🎟️ HUGE Early Bird Saving! https://t.co/4Pwziql59A

[Association for Child & Adolescent Mental Health @acamh]

Join us on 9 June as @yaszadeh 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://t.co/mDXVYtyV76

[Association for Child & Adolescent Mental Health @acamh]

What makes a brief #mentalhealth intervention effective?
This blog breaks down the evidence, challenges, and opportunities in supporting young people.

Plus check out our upcoming event on the topic! https://t.co/Jn7cyCvEW9

🔗 Blog: https://t.co/ikizdepANZ.

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Comparing mental health across countries isn’t straightforward. In this ep. @AriadnaAlbajara & Dr Amirah Wahdi discuss the real challenges behind global data on adolescents with @ClaraGFaria1

Listen to explore what meaningful measurement really looks like https://t.co/z4Xao0ZyNM

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Identify practical considerations & supportive approaches that can help children with #conductdisorders remain in school & achieve a more settled home as Celina shares the daily challenges of raising her daughter, whose #ADHD is compounded by #ODD, in this @NipintheBudFilm film. https://t.co/X4oDraBYmN

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Improve your understanding of the concept of #singlesessioninterventions (SSIs) & learn state-of-the-art research on how, why, and for whom SSIs can reduce #mentalhealth problems at our upcoming International Expert Conference with @JSchleiderPhD. https://t.co/4vrszYQ8Yl

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What helps & hinders access to best-evidenced support for the trauma-related #mentalhealth needs of care-experienced young people? Join us at the 2026 Jack Tizard International Online Conference on #Trauma with @Rachel_Hiller1.

👉 Book to attend: https://t.co/ykP6mdJg2b

[Association for Child & Adolescent Mental Health @acamh]

What does it take to support children’s #mentalhealth when classrooms sit within conflict zones?

In this #MindtheKids episode, @DrJaneGilmour & @umartoseeb explore how research translates into real-world impact for CYP with Prof. Jean Francois Trani.

🎧 https://t.co/SfYeB2FSuW

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This webinar provides a brain-based framework for understanding #ADHD, emphasizing how differences in executive functioning, reward processing, & self-regulation shape students’ attention, behavior, & learning in classroom settings.

Book now to attend! ➡️ https://t.co/LZkirDRUgb

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When should psychotropics be prescribed in children with #intellectualdisability & co-occurring #mentalhealth conditions? How can we do it safely? Dr. Osman Malik will explore when to prescribe #psychotropics & for what type of difficulties & the concept of minimum effective dosing strategy. https://t.co/jWy5jwHcLP

[Association for Child & Adolescent Mental Health @acamh]

In this #ACAMHLearn video from the 'Writing and Publishing: Reflections from @TheJCPPadvances Editors' series, @EivindY draws on personal habits and storytelling to discuss how unstructured thinking time can lead to creative scientific insights.

Watch to learn more! https://t.co/1Ws6pURTyL

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On 9 June 2026, ACAMH’s #ACEs SIG will hold its next webinar, 'Intergenerational Consequences of #Racism'. We caught up with the presenter – @yaszadeh – about her research, and her hopes for the event.

Read the full Q&A to learn more. https://t.co/kmfMcCABfR

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While #ADHD awareness is growing, the true prevalence hasn’t changed. In this #MindtheKids episode, @ClaraGFaria1 is joined by @Tamsin_J_Ford to challenge common misconceptions about ADHD diagnoses.

👉 Listen/watch the full episode to learn more! https://t.co/HOSUGKvYxp

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🚨 EARLY BIRD🚨

Dr. Emma Morris leads webinar workshop helping clinicians use a #mentalizing & systemic approach to assess, formulate, and treat complex #trauma in CYP and families. Book now 👉 https://t.co/TfQQdb6fVi

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Unlock inclusive education 🎓

In this course introduction, Prof. Judith McKenzie explores how to empower teachers to better include children with disabilities in the classroom.

Watch now for more info. https://t.co/OhiJ94XIwu

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[Association for Child & Adolescent Mental Health @acamh]

Identify strategies for structuring manuscripts & collaborating effectively with co-authors with this fantastic #ACAMHLearn Learning series on ‘Writing & Publishing’ as we are joined by editors from @TheJCPPadvances, including @spbecker. https://t.co/pk69FSM0NH

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[Association for Child & Adolescent Mental Health @acamh]

A growing body of research suggests that structured classroom accommodations & behavioural strategies can significantly improve attention, engagement, & self‑regulation for students with #ADHD. Learn more about #ADHD in the classroom with this blog. https://t.co/HCxuhBJGlw

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What impact can maternal #AnorexiaNervosa have on children’s #MentalHealth & development?
@ClaraGFaria1 speaks with Profs. Nathalie Auger & Howard Steiger about the role of genetic vulnerability, environmental exposure, and epigenetic mechanisms. https://t.co/wgUJJlopvr

[Association for Child & Adolescent Mental Health @acamh]

Good #mentalhealth starts early - but support doesn’t always follow.

#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek is a reminder: small actions can create lasting change.

Browse free ACAMH resources and help build healthier environments for young people. https://t.co/KqVuBwmOK6

[Association for Child & Adolescent Mental Health @acamh]

Interested in learning what good #MentalHealth is in CYP & how we can promote it?

Check out this FREE recorded #ACAMHLearn talk as Sam Chapman provides ideas and examples of how good mental health can be promoted by others to support CYP’s development. https://t.co/SoxstIUL7J

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Explore how #adversity, protection, & prevention shape #CAMH at this expert conference on #AdverseChildhoodExperiences (#ACEs). Learn evidence-based strategies to reduce risk and build resilience in children and families. https://t.co/0ZarKJgOjU