Martin Pratt

Have you checked out our free evidence-based topic guides written by experts in the field: 👉 ADHD 👉 Anxiety disorders 👉 Attachment 👉 ASD 👉 CAMHS 👉 Depression 👉 Eating disorders 👉 Psychotherapies 👉 School-based interventions 👉 Trauma 👉 + more!! acamh.org/learning/

Join CAIDPN for a fantastic in-person conference presenting the latest research evidence & good practice examples in the delivery of early intervention & treatments for children & young people with #IntellectualDisabilities. Book now to attend! bit.ly/4kXIxXd

Why does how we measure #puberty matter for understanding young people’s #mentalhealth? In this episode, Prof. Adriene Beltz (@um_psychology) joins Mark Tebbs to unpack insights from the ABCD study & why measurement choices can shape research conclusions. bit.ly/3P4f4Pd

In this #OpenAccess paper, Ki Eun Shin (@YaleMed) et al. examine retrospective denial of momentary suicidal ideation in adolescents, exploring who and what retrospective risk assessments miss. bit.ly/43YNx6G From @acamh's @TheJCPPadvances

This 3-minute film from @NipintheBudFilm, created in collaboration with @CHICKENSHED_UK, explores children’s personal experiences of learning difficulties and the impact these challenges have on their #wellbeing. Watch now to learn more. bit.ly/4aG2b6l

In this @NipintheBudFilm film, @GMilavic, @acamh Chair, highlights both the emotional and behavioural symptoms of #depression, emphasising the importance of early recognition and access to appropriate support. Watch now to learn more. bit.ly/4aHiWOs

🎧 ‘Therapy & #Autism: Actions for Adaptations’ asks what does truly '#neurodiversity-affirming therapy' look like for #autistic young people with co-occurring #mentalhealth difficulties? With @DrJaneGilmour @umartoseeb & guest @Franmusich. bit.ly/45fEPRU

ARFID in autistic young people can be complex to assess and manage in practice. Join Dr Rachel Bryant-Waugh for an advanced three-hour online session on assessment, overlap and practical clinical management. acamh.org/event/arfid-au… from @acamh

#ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder (#OCD) and related conditions often start in childhood, carrying risks of school failure, disability & suicide risk. Prof. Mataix-Cols (@karolinskainst) explores causes, consequences & emerging treatments. acamh.org/event/ocd-cyp/ @acamh webinar

In this @NipintheBudFilm film, @GMilavic, @acamh Chair, explains how #depression presents in children and why it is often missed or misunderstood. Watch now to learn key symptoms to look out for and when to seek professional help. bit.ly/4aHiWOs

Screens, sleep, and #anxiety can create the 'perfect storm' for explosive behaviour. Hear Associate Prof. Erin Gonzalez share realistic, evidence-based strategies to support children when emotions run high. 🎧 With hosts @DrJaneGilmour & @umartoseeb. bit.ly/3L4BApx

Emotionally-Based School Avoidance (EBSA) is rising, increasing pressure on schools, services, and families. Explore how thinking, language, and responses to EBSA have evolved in recent years, and how to best respond. From @acamh bit.ly/3OX5AFJ

Join us for an insightful @acamh webinar on #socialanxiety & examine common challenges around engagement, particularly when working with CYP who may be reluctant/ambivalent about support. With Associate Prof. Eleanor Leigh (@OxExpPsy) bit.ly/4sI0vjQ

A patient’s death by suicide deeply affects both families & the clinicians who cared for them. Identify the factors that influence the experience of the trainees & supervisors when a patient suicide occurs with this talk from @umartoseeb & @ZhealaQayyum. bit.ly/4aJxWun

Explore unexpected bilingualism, its challenge to traditional views on social interaction in language learning, and its insights into alternative language pathways in minimally speaking #autistic children. With @AlexiaOstrolenk & David Gagnon. 🎧 bit.ly/3LYhJZH

In this interesting @ACAMHLearn talk, Prof. Maggie Snowling (@UniofOxford) addresses common misconceptions about children who experience both #language & #readingdifficulties, emphasizing that these challenges often overlap rather than occur separately. bit.ly/4krjP18

Identify the difficulties and importance of correctly diagnosing #bipolardisorder (BD) in youth and explore the differential diagnosis of BD with this brilliant advanced webinar with Dr. Boris Birmaher Book now with fantastic EARLY BIRD! bit.ly/3NOOedp

Why are #clinicians calling irritability a “transdiagnostic front door” to youth #mentalhealth concerns? 🔍 Find out in our #MindtheKids episode with Dr Jamilah Silver (@UNCPsych) — exploring when irritability isn’t just a phase. bit.ly/3NnQiJm

In this talk, @HelenCMacIntyre & Helayna Jenkins provide insight into what severe #loneliness is, its negative impacts on social, emotional & educational outcomes for young people, & explores the contents of a new guide to loneliness among CYP at #school. bit.ly/4aqcWbO

Understand how #OCD and related disorders are classified, assessed and treated as Prof. David Mataix-Cols (@karolinskainst) provides an up-to-date overview of research on causes, consequences, and emerging treatments. 📘 Book now @acamh bit.ly/49mpMqW

Why do some children find learning a bit harder? 💭 In this #MindTheKids episode, host Mark Tebbs talks with Dr. Marie-Pier Larose about how #genes linked to attention and behaviour may shape how children learn. 🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/4kdE8Pg