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JUST ANNOUNCED: ‘#Autism and #ADHD: diagnosis and demand in #neurodevelopmental care’ will explore current debates around autism and ADHD. With @CorteseSamuele, Prof. Jonathan Green, @WillClinPsy, Prof. Petrus de Vries, Prof. Stephen Hinshaw. acamh.org/event/miller-autis…

🔎 Accurate diagnosis. Informed treatment. Effective monitoring. Explore the clinical challenges of #psychosis & #bipolardisorder in children & young people at ACAMH’s Severe Mental Illness Expert Conference. 📅 4 December | Online bit.ly/3VMZifd

Can social media use become an addiction for teenagers? Find out more FAQs on "Digital Media, Peer Influence, and Teen Mental Health" at bit.ly/4wiuCzE

Is #insomnia always really insomnia? 🌙 When young people struggle with #sleep, there may be more going on beneath the surface. Explore why looking beyond the symptoms matters. bit.ly/4rJRaI3

Safety plans can help manage a crisis, but what about the suffering behind it? Explore our Reflections from the Room blog on moving beyond risk management to address the drivers of suicidality. Missed our #ACEs conference - check out this blog! bit.ly/4zAEgix

Can #parents model confident coping even when they feel #anxious? New research explores a self-guided approach to reducing the intergenerational transmission of #anxiety. bit.ly/4ebvsXU

Why do #trauma and #neurodivergence often occur together? Find out more FAQs on "Maltreatment, Trauma-Related Disorders, and Their Interplay with Neurodivergence" at bit.ly/44EhbxZ

How can parents help a teenager who is self-harming? Find out more FAQs on "Understanding and Responding to Self-Harm: Latest Evidence and Clinical Practice" at bit.ly/3Tkjlk8

1 in 3 young people want support with their weight, yet services struggle to meet demand. How can we make help more accessible, inclusive & less stigmatising? @ClaraGFaria1 & Dr Melissa Little discuss findings & what the future of support could look like. bit.ly/4jTc59J

What role does #empathy play in #bullying? New findings highlight why anti-bullying approaches need to do more than teach empathy by addressing classroom climate, behaviour strategies, and explore new venues suggested by future research. bit.ly/4hipyFh

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

Is childhood #anxiety really becoming more common—or are we simply better at recognising it? 🎧 In this #MindtheKids, @DrJaneGilmour & @umartoseeb explore the evidence, prevention, parenting and treatment with @SamCH_ClinPsych. bit.ly/3VlePTi

How can case formulation shape treatment for #socialanxiety in young people? Discover how identifying maintaining factors can inform CBT, exposure work and progress monitoring. Read the ACAMH 'Reflections from the Room' blog to learn more. bit.ly/47nuEvv

What helps adolescents with #ADHD manage big emotions? 💭 Explore practical, evidence-informed strategies to support #emotionregulation with this interesting blog from Amanda Russell & @AjaLMurray. Read the full blog 👇 bit.ly/4y017Ul

Reconsider a refresher of the foundation model of #FamilyBasedTreatment (FBT), appreciate this treatment’s strengths & challenges, & explore #FamilyBasedTreatment (FBT) for #eatingdisorders with internationally recognised expert, Prof. Daniel Le Grange. bit.ly/4fMClPn

Did you know #developmentallanguagedisorder affects around 7–9% of children, yet often goes unrecognised? Why does awareness matter for teachers, police & youth justice services? Find out in this #MindtheKids with host @DrJaneGilmour & @umartoseeb. bit.ly/47FyWyg

What does the evidence tell us about #autism and #eatingdisorders? Examine prevalence, diagnostic challenges, and the clinical implications of co-occurring autism and eating disorders with @WillClinPsy in this #ACAMHLearn talk. bit.ly/4iyMv8T

How can every contact with a young person who self-harms become an opportunity for care? Explore how services can build trust, respond compassionately and support recovery with this interesting blog! bit.ly/4zaDg4r

Designed for #clinicians, #researchers and professionals supporting #autistic young people, this webinar offers a practical, evidence-based overview of a rapidly evolving area in child and adolescent mental health. Register now to learn more! bit.ly/3R4Hla4

Safety planning is more than a list of contacts. Discover how personalised conversations can explore warning signs, coping strategies and barriers to seeking support for young people who self-harm. Read the full blog (bit.ly/4eliRS5) to learn more.

How do #socialmedia algorithms shape young people’s #mentalhealth identities? 🎧 Hear clinicians’ perspectives on adolescent self-diagnosis & the influence of online communities in this episode of #MindtheKids. bit.ly/4sj1iIo With @ClaraGFaria1 & Katie Cunningham-Rowe