Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health (ACAMH)

By The Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health

What's Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health (ACAMH) about?

We focus on bridging the gap between rigorous research and best practice relating to children's mental health. We hold a body of knowledge and act as information hub for sharing best practice to benefit all of those who work with children. Visit our website (https://www.acamh.org/) for a host of free evidence-based mental health resources.

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Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health (ACAMH) episodes:

04.15.2024
RESHAPE Study: Key Takeaways on Service Access
In this ‘RESHAPE Study’ series episode, Professor Tamsin Newlove-Delgado, Franki Matthews, and Dr. Kate Allen provide insight into the findings from the RESHAPE study with regards to how young people sought support for their mental health and accessed services during...
04.08.2024
Tic Disorders and Tourette Syndrome: Exploring the INTEND Project
In this In Conversation podcast, Dr. Seonaid Anderson is joined by Dr. Maddie Groom to discuss a current research project focusing on Tics and Tourette Syndrome called INTEND. INTEND stands for ImproviNg Tic Services in EnglaND. Discussion points include: The ideas behind...
04.02.2024
Neurodiversity, Autism and Healthcare
In this Papers Podcast, Professor Jonathan Green discusses his CAMH journal Debate paper ‘Debate: Neurodiversity, autism and healthcare’. This podcast coincides with World Autism Acceptance Week.
04.02.2024
The Relationship Between Social Camouflaging in Autism and Safety Behaviours in Social Anxiety
In this Papers Podcast, Dr. Jiedi Lei discusses her JCPP paper ‘Understanding the relationship between social camouflaging in autism and safety behaviours in social anxiety in autistic and non-autistic adolescents’. Jiedi is the first author of the paper.
03.25.2024
The Relationship between Cognitive and Affective Control and Adolescent Mental Health
In this Papers Podcast, Dr. Susanne Schweizer discusses her JCPP Advances paper ‘The relationship between cognitive and affective control and adolescent mental health’. Susanne is the lead author of the paper. There is an overview of the paper, methodology, key...
03.18.2024
Missing the Context: Social Inequalities and School-Based Mental Health Interventions
In this Papers Podcast, Dr. Karen Mansfield discusses her JCPP Advances Editorial Perspective ‘Missing the context: The challenge of social inequalities to school‐based mental health interventions’.
03.18.2024
The BAby’s Sleep Questionnaire: Infant Sleep and Parental Understanding and Misperceptions
In this Papers Podcast, Professor Sooyeon (Aly) Suh discusses her co-authored JCPP paper ‘Validation of the Parental Understanding and Misperceptions about BAby’s Sleep Questionnaire using auto-videosomnography’. There is an overview of the paper, methodology, key findings, and implications for practice.
03.18.2024
Predicating Responses to Insomnia Prevention Programme in Subgroups of At-Risk Adolescents
In this Papers Podcast, Dr. Si-Jing Chen discusses her JCPP paper ‘Subtyping at-risk adolescents for predicting response toward insomnia prevention program’. Si-Jing is the first author of the paper. There is an overview of the paper, methodology, key findings, and...
03.11.2024
Conduct or Oppositional Defiant Disorder in Girls: A Cognitive Behavioural Skills Training
In this Papers Podcast, Dr. Christina Stadler discuss her co-authored JCPP paper ‘START NOW: a cognitive behavioral skills training for adolescent girls with conduct or oppositional defiant disorder – a randomized clinical trial’. There is an overview of the paper,...
03.04.2024
2: Colouring the Mind: Racism and Mental Health – The System
‘Colouring the Mind: Racism and Mental Health’ is a new In Conversation mini-series that will explore how racism affects mental health, with a particular focus on racism in the mental health system and racism in the mental health concept. In this...
03.01.2024
4: Self-harm Behaviours and Loneliness: Insights from the OxWell Student Survey
TRIGGER WARNING: Please be aware that this podcast explores themes around the topic of self-harm. The ‘Insights from the OxWell Student Survey‘ series is a new mini-in conversation series that will explore the OxWell study and the impact of its findings...
02.28.2024
2: Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID): Psychological Interventions and Outcomes
In this In Conversation podcast, we are joined by Dr. Emma Willmott and Dr. Tom Jewell, from the South London and Maudsley NHS Trust and King’s College London, to discuss their recently published scoping review on psychological interventions for Avoidant...
02.28.2024
1: Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID): Prevalence and Implications
In this In Conversation podcast, we are joined by Dr. Emma Willmott and Dr. Tom Jewell, from the South London and Maudsley NHS Trust and King’s College London, to discuss Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID). This is the first...
02.27.2024
Performing Well but not Appreciating it – A Trait Feature of Anorexia Nervosa
In this Papers Podcast, Professor Kerstin von Plessen discusses her co-authored JCPP Advances paper ‘Performing well but not appreciating it – A trait feature of anorexia nervosa’.
02.26.2024
2: RESHAPE Study: Key Takeaways on Eating Disorders
In this ‘RESHAPE Study’ series episode, Professor Tamsin Ford and Clara Faria explore the findings from the ‘National Study of Health and Wellbeing: Children and Young People’ as they relate to eating disorders, and why these findings are important. The ‘RESHAPE...
02.19.2024
What Works for Whom: Treatment Selection Approach for Single-Session Interventions for Depression
In this Papers Podcast, Isaac Ahuvia discusses his JCPP paper ‘Evaluating a treatment selection approach for online single-session interventions for adolescent depression’. Isaac is the lead author of the paper.
02.12.2024
The Relationship Between Dissociation and Panic Symptoms in Adolescence
In this Papers Podcast, Lottie Shipp discusses her JCPP Advances paper ‘The relationship between dissociation and panic symptoms in adolescence and the exploration of potential mediators’. Lottie is the lead author of the paper.
02.05.2024
1: RESHAPE Study: Key Takeaways on Young Peoples’ Lockdown Experiences
In this ‘RESHAPE Study’ series episode, Professor Tamsin Ford and Lauren Cross explore the lockdown experiences of young people and parents, as well as discuss the reintegration back into pre-pandemic routines. The ‘RESHAPE Study’ series is a new mini-in conversation series...
01.29.2024
Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) and Alternative Provision in Education
In this In Conversation podcast, we are joined by the President of PRUsAP, Sarah Johnson. Sarah also advises the Department for Education for Alternative Provision and is the Director of Pheonix Education Consultancy. This episode will explore Social Emotional Mental...
01.22.2024
Negative Parenting, Epigenetic Age, and Psychological Problems
In this Papers Podcast, Dr. Stefanos Mastrotheodoros and Dr. Marco Boks discuss their co-authored JCPP paper ‘Negative parenting, epigenetic age, and psychological problems: prospective associations from adolescence to young adulthood’.
01.15.2024
Compassionate Care and Compassion Fatigue in CAMHS
In this In Conversation podcast, we are joined by consultant clinical psychologist, Dr. Lucy Maddox. Lucy is currently researching compassionate care and compassion fatigue in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) and is also passionate about the wider dissemination...
01.08.2024
Physical Activity Interventions and Adolescent Mental Health
In this Papers Podcast, Gabrielle Hale discusses her CAMH journal review paper ‘Physical activity interventions for the mental health and wellbeing of adolescents: a systematic review’. Gabrielle is the lead author of the paper.
12.18.2023
DNA Methylation, Lateral Ventricular Volume, and Psychiatric Risk for Schizophrenia
In this Papers Podcast, Dr. Charlotte Cecil and Dr. Mannan Luo discusses their co-authored JCPP paper ‘DNA methylation at birth and lateral ventricular volume in childhood: a neuroimaging epigenetics study’.
12.12.2023
Neurodevelopmental Dimensional Assessment and Genomic Risk of Neuropsychiatric Conditions
In this Papers Podcast, Dr. Sam Chawner discusses his JCPP Advances paper ‘Neurodevelopmental dimensional assessment of young children at high genomic risk of neuropsychiatric conditions’. Sam is the first author of the paper.
12.04.2023
Bridging the Child Mental Health Care Gap in LMICs: RESEED and Task-shifted, Teacher-led Care
In this Papers Podcast, Dr. Christina Cruz (pic), Dr. Michael Matergia, and Priscilla Giri discuss their co-authored CAMH journal Short Research Article ‘RESEED – the perceived impact of an enhanced usual care model of a novel, teacher-led, task-shifting initiative for...
12.01.2023
The Provision of Mental Health Support for Young People in Care
In this Papers Podcast, Alice Phillips discusses her JCPP Advances paper ‘Secondary data analysis of social care records to examine the provision of mental health support for young people in care’. Alice is the first author of the paper.
11.27.2023
Online Behaviours and the Impact on Mental Health: Insights from the OxWell Student Survey
The ‘Insights from the OxWell Student Survey‘ series is a new mini-in conversation series that will explore the OxWell study and the impact of its findings for parents, teachers, policymakers and mental health professionals. In this episode, Dr. Simona Skripkauskaite and...
11.23.2023
Mood and Anxiety Disorders in the Children of Depressed Parents
In this Papers Podcast, Dr. Vicky Powell discusses her JCPP Advances paper ‘Following the children of depressed parents from childhood to adult life: A focus on mood and anxiety disorders’. Vicky is the lead author of the paper.
11.20.2023
Melatonin Use and the Risk of Self-Harm and Unintentional Injuries in Youths
In this Papers Podcast, Dr. Marica Leone discusses her JCPP paper ‘Melatonin use and the risk of self-harm and unintentional injuries in youths with and without psychiatric disorders’. Marica is the first author of the paper.
11.16.2023
Effectiveness of Nurse-home Visiting in Improving Child and Maternal Outcomes Prenatally
In this Papers Podcast, Assistant Professor Nicole Catherine discusses her JCPP paper ‘Effectiveness of nurse-home visiting in improving child and maternal outcomes prenatally to age two years: a randomised controlled trial (British Columbia Healthy Connections Project)’.
11.13.2023
Adverse Event Monitoring and Reporting in Studies of Pediatric Psychosocial Interventions
In this Papers Podcast, Kalee Lodewyk discusses her CAMH journal paper ‘Adverse event monitoring and reporting in studies of pediatric psychosocial interventions: a systematic review’. Kalee is the lead author of the paper.
11.09.2023
Treatment of Childhood Disruptive Behaviour Disorders and Callous-Unemotional Traits
In this Papers Podcast, Samantha Perlstein discusses her co-authored JCPP paper ‘Treatment of childhood disruptive behavior disorders and callous-unemotional traits: a systematic review and two multilevel meta-analyses’. Samantha is the first author of the paper.
11.06.2023
Efficacy of Stimulants for Preschool ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)
In this Papers Podcast, Dr. Luisa Sugaya and Dr. Luis C. Farhat discuss their co-authored JCPP Advances Special Issue Research Review ‘Efficacy of stimulants for preschool attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis’. Luisa and Luis are co-first authors of...
11.02.2023
Evidence Synthesis Studies, and Autonomic Dysregulation and Self-injurious Thoughts and Behaviour
In this Papers Podcast, Dr. Alessio Bellato discusses his JCPP Advances Special Issue Editorial ‘Evidence-based child and adolescent mental health care: The role of high-quality and transparently reported evidence synthesis studies’. Alessio also co-authored a Research Review paper in the Special...
10.31.2023
1: Colouring the Mind: Racism and Mental Health - The Concept
‘Colouring the Mind: Racism and Mental Health’ is a new mini In Conversations series that will explore how racism affects mental health, with a particular focus on racism in the mental health system and racism in the mental health concept. In...
10.23.2023
3: Ep. 3 Personality Function, Dysfunction, & the Social Domains Organisation of Mentalizing Processes
In this three-part Papers Podcast, Professor Jonathan Hill discusses his JCPP paper ‘The social domains organization of mentalizing processes in adolescents: a contribution to the conceptualization of personality function and dysfunction in young people’. This three-part podcast explores the controversy surrounding...
10.23.2023
2: Ep. 2 Personality Function, Dysfunction, & the Social Domains Organisation of Mentalizing Processes
In this three-part Papers Podcast, Professor Jonathan Hill discusses his JCPP paper ‘The social domains organization of mentalizing processes in adolescents: a contribution to the conceptualization of personality function and dysfunction in young people’. This three-part podcast explores the controversy surrounding...
10.23.2023
1: Ep. 1 Personality Function, Dysfunction, & the Social Domains Organisation of Mentalizing Processes
In this three-part Papers Podcast, Professor Jonathan Hill discusses his JCPP paper ‘The social domains organization of mentalizing processes in adolescents: a contribution to the conceptualization of personality function and dysfunction in young people’. This three-part podcast explores the controversy surrounding...
10.16.2023
Heterogeneity in Children’s Reading Comprehension Difficulties
In this Papers Podcast, Dr. Emma James discusses her JCPP Advances paper ‘Heterogeneity in children’s reading comprehension difficulties: A latent class approach’. Emma is the lead author of the paper.
10.09.2023
2: Friendships and Mental Health: Insights from the OxWell Student Survey
The ‘Insights from the OxWell Student Survey‘ series is a new mini-in conversation series that will explore the OxWell study and the impact of its findings for parents, teachers, policymakers and mental health professionals. In this episode, Tanya Manchanda comments on...
10.02.2023
Academic Motivation in Youth With and Without Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
In this Papers Podcast, Dr. Zoe Smith discusses her JCPP paper ‘Academic motivation decreases across adolescence for youth with and without attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: Effects of motivation on academic success’. Zoe is the first author of the paper.
09.25.2023
Oxytocin Administration, Neural Sensitivity, and Autism
In this Papers Podcast, Dr. Matthijs Moerkerke discusses his JCPP paper ‘Can repeated intranasal oxytocin administration affect reduced neural sensitivity towards expressive faces in autism? A randomized controlled trial’. Matthijs is the first author of the paper.
09.18.2023
Common Elements in Treatments for Youth Suicide Attempts and Self-harm
(TRIGGER WARNING: Please be aware that this podcast explores themes around the topics of self-harm and suicide.) In this Papers Podcast, Dr. Jocelyn Meza discusses her co-authored JCPP paper ‘Practitioner Review: Common elements in treatments for youth suicide attempts and self-harm...
09.11.2023
Preventing Anxiety in the Children of Anxious Parents
In this Papers Podcast, Dr. Fiona Challacombe discusses her co-authored CAMH journal paper ‘Preventing anxiety in the children of anxious parents – feasibility of a brief, online, group intervention for parents of one- to three-year-olds’.
09.08.2023
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) – Understanding the Diagnosis
In this ‘In Conversation’ podcast, Sandra Butcher and Rachel Jackson provide insight into Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). In the United Kingdom, September is celebrated as FASD Awareness Month, with 9 September internationally recognised as International FASD Day.
09.04.2023
1: Networks of Care: Insights from the Oxwell Student Survey
The ‘Insights from the Oxwell Student Survey’ series is a new mini-in conversation series that will explore the OxWell study and the impact of its findings for parents, teachers, policymakers and mental health professionals. In this episode, Professor Mina Fazel, Dr....
08.29.2023
Barriers & Facilitators Of Implementation Of Evidence-Based Interventions In CYP Mental Health Care
In this Papers Podcast, Ari Peters-Corbett, Dr. Sheryl Parke, Dr. Holly Bear, and Dr. Tim Clarke discuss their co-authored CAMH review paper ‘Barriers and facilitators of implementation of evidence-based interventions in children and young people’s mental health care – a...
08.21.2023
Categorical versus Dimensional Structure of Autism
In this Papers Podcast, Dr. Tom Frazier discusses his JCPP Advances paper ‘Categorical versus dimensional structure of autism spectrum disorder: A multi-method investigation’. Tom is the first author of the paper.
08.14.2023
Transdiagnostic Profiles of Behaviour and Communication: Academic and Socioemotional Functioning and Neural White Matter Organisation
In this Papers Podcast, Dr. Silvana Mareva discusses her JCPP paper ‘Transdiagnostic profiles of behaviour and communication relate to academic and socioemotional functioning and neural white matter organisation’. Silvana is the first author of the paper.
08.07.2023
Mind the Missing NSE Gap: The Influence of Non-shared Environment on Symptoms of Behaviour Problems
In this Papers Podcast, Aga Gidziela discusses her JCPP paper ‘Explaining the influence of non-shared environment (NSE) on symptoms of behaviour problems from preschool to adulthood: mind the missing NSE gap’.

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Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health (ACAMH) episodes:

RESHAPE Study: Key Takeaways on Service Access

Tic Disorders and Tourette Syndrome: Exploring the INTEND Project

Neurodiversity, Autism and Healthcare

The Relationship Between Social Camouflaging in Autism and Safety Behaviours in Social Anxiety

The Relationship between Cognitive and Affective Control and Adolescent Mental Health

Missing the Context: Social Inequalities and School-Based Mental Health Interventions

The BAby’s Sleep Questionnaire: Infant Sleep and Parental Understanding and Misperceptions

Predicating Responses to Insomnia Prevention Programme in Subgroups of At-Risk Adolescents

Conduct or Oppositional Defiant Disorder in Girls: A Cognitive Behavioural Skills Training

2: Colouring the Mind: Racism and Mental Health – The System

4: Self-harm Behaviours and Loneliness: Insights from the OxWell Student Survey

2: Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID): Psychological Interventions and Outcomes

1: Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID): Prevalence and Implications

Performing Well but not Appreciating it – A Trait Feature of Anorexia Nervosa

2: RESHAPE Study: Key Takeaways on Eating Disorders

What Works for Whom: Treatment Selection Approach for Single-Session Interventions for Depression

The Relationship Between Dissociation and Panic Symptoms in Adolescence

1: RESHAPE Study: Key Takeaways on Young Peoples’ Lockdown Experiences

Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) and Alternative Provision in Education

Negative Parenting, Epigenetic Age, and Psychological Problems

Compassionate Care and Compassion Fatigue in CAMHS

Physical Activity Interventions and Adolescent Mental Health

DNA Methylation, Lateral Ventricular Volume, and Psychiatric Risk for Schizophrenia

Neurodevelopmental Dimensional Assessment and Genomic Risk of Neuropsychiatric Conditions

Bridging the Child Mental Health Care Gap in LMICs: RESEED and Task-shifted, Teacher-led Care

The Provision of Mental Health Support for Young People in Care

Online Behaviours and the Impact on Mental Health: Insights from the OxWell Student Survey

Mood and Anxiety Disorders in the Children of Depressed Parents

Melatonin Use and the Risk of Self-Harm and Unintentional Injuries in Youths

Effectiveness of Nurse-home Visiting in Improving Child and Maternal Outcomes Prenatally

Adverse Event Monitoring and Reporting in Studies of Pediatric Psychosocial Interventions

Treatment of Childhood Disruptive Behaviour Disorders and Callous-Unemotional Traits

Efficacy of Stimulants for Preschool ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)

Evidence Synthesis Studies, and Autonomic Dysregulation and Self-injurious Thoughts and Behaviour

1: Colouring the Mind: Racism and Mental Health - The Concept

3: Ep. 3 Personality Function, Dysfunction, & the Social Domains Organisation of Mentalizing Processes

2: Ep. 2 Personality Function, Dysfunction, & the Social Domains Organisation of Mentalizing Processes

1: Ep. 1 Personality Function, Dysfunction, & the Social Domains Organisation of Mentalizing Processes

Heterogeneity in Children’s Reading Comprehension Difficulties

2: Friendships and Mental Health: Insights from the OxWell Student Survey

Academic Motivation in Youth With and Without Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Oxytocin Administration, Neural Sensitivity, and Autism

Common Elements in Treatments for Youth Suicide Attempts and Self-harm

Preventing Anxiety in the Children of Anxious Parents

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) – Understanding the Diagnosis

1: Networks of Care: Insights from the Oxwell Student Survey

Barriers & Facilitators Of Implementation Of Evidence-Based Interventions In CYP Mental Health Care

Categorical versus Dimensional Structure of Autism

Transdiagnostic Profiles of Behaviour and Communication: Academic and Socioemotional Functioning and Neural White Matter Organisation

Mind the Missing NSE Gap: The Influence of Non-shared Environment on Symptoms of Behaviour Problems