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🌟 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! acamh.org/event/miller-autis…
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Most people are familiar with insomnia, but knowledge of circadian rhythm sleep disorders is very limited. Explore the distinction & overlap between insomnia & circadian rhythm influences, & learn evidence-based low-intensity sleep interventions Book now! bit.ly/4q2vpCC
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📱 How smart is a phone ban? Hosts @DrJaneGilmour & @umartoseeb are joined by @L_M_Henderson to discuss fascinating data from a new pilot RCT on smartphone and social media abstinence, sleep quality and wellbeing in adolescents. Listen now to learn more. bit.ly/4xoIPLm
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Evidence on the relationship of autism to overweight/obesity & underweight is mixed. Victoria Nieuwenhuys-Ruiz et al. carried out a systematic review on the association between autism & obesity, overweight & underweight across the life span. bit.ly/45TRs5b Published in @TheJCPPadvances.
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This short @NipintheBudFilm film offers parents and carers clear, compassionate guidance on recognising and responding to disordered eating in children. Watch now to explore practical approaches that strengthen emotional regulation, mealtime confidence and family wellbeing. bit.ly/3UWJYfj
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What happens when the rapid change, risk-taking, emotional intensity and novelty-seeking of adolescence intersect with #ADHD? @DrSusanYoung1 explores how to distinguish typical development, neurodivergence and what may be misunderstood with @DrJaneGilmour. bit.ly/4j5RCOx
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What can we do to help anxious parents raise confident children? This webinar introduces a brief, evidence-based parenting intervention and shares findings from trials of face-to-face and digital versions. Learn practical strategies and sign up. bit.ly/4yjsNTI
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This 8-min @NipintheBudFilm film, part of a series on Early Intervention, explains the signs that may indicate a child is experiencing a mental health condition. Watch as Dr. Julie Thomas highlights the importance of seeking support from a GP or appropriate professional as early as possible. bit.ly/4qMdwIt
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Support emotion regulation with greater confidence. This two-part ACAMH short course provides a practical approach to understanding, assessing, & providing personalised support for #emotionregulation across diverse populations. bit.ly/3PgrAfj
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💭 What does "complex" mean in your service? 💭 Does it help communication? 💭 Or can it sometimes create unintended barriers? Dr Rachel Bryant-Waugh invites us to rethink one of the most commonly used terms in child and adolescent mental health. acamh.org/blog/the-use-of-th…
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Could #empathy help prevent #bullying? New research suggests children with higher cognitive and affective empathy towards victims were less likely to become bullies one year later. But there’s a surprising finding too. Learn more with the full blog! bit.ly/4hipyFh
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Weight concerns don’t always align with BMI. So, who gets the support they need — and who gets left behind? 🎙️ On #MindtheKids, @ClaraGFaria1 & Dr Melissa Little explore adolescent body image, weight-related distress and gaps in care. Listen now! bit.ly/4jTc59J
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🧠 What is #mentalising, & why does it matter when working with children & families? In this ACAMH Learn video, Dr. Emma Morris explores how mentalising develops, factors that can disrupt this capacity, and the impact of #trauma and stress on mentalising. bit.ly/3VHKUEL
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⏱️ One session. New insights. Practical learning. Discover how #SingleSessionInterventions can support #mentalhealth care for CYP at this expert-led ACAMH workshop. 📚 Build your knowledge. Strengthen your practice. 👉 Register with EARLY BIRD! bit.ly/4i5frE9
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In this @NipintheBudFilm film, part of a four-part series on early intervention, @BettinaHohnen explores how to collaborate effectively between home and school by sharing observations and maintaining open, non‑judgmental dialogue. Watch now for more information. bit.ly/3Sqzx34
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What makes #parenting #interventions work for families facing #adversity? How can transport, childcare and community-based support improve engagement? 🎧 Explore the evidence and practical solutions in this #MindTheKids. bit.ly/4zuYV7l
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We're delighted to share that CYP APEx has been shortlisted for the ACAMH Awards 2026! Huge thanks to our Working Group members & faculty for their dedication to delivering high-quality education & improving outcomes for children & young people. @acamh acamh.org/
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Join us on 10 November for a brilliant advanced webinar with @mengchuanlai on "#Autism: #Camouflaging and #Masking". Delegates are invited to consider #autistic camouflaging through the lens of #impressionmanagement. Book now to secure your place! bit.ly/3R4Hla4
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What do we know about the relationship between mental health and school absence? Prof Tamsin Ford leads a webinar exploring the evidence linking mental health and school attendance, alongside leading researchers and lived experience perspectives. bit.ly/4erYcM9
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