The Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health (ACAMH)

23/08/2026

Depression and difficulties in relating to others are known to co-occur during adolescence, yet most prior research has examined differences between individuals rather than changes within the same person over time.

Identify which interpersonal problem domains — specifically domineering, overly nurturant, and socially avoidant tendencies — show longitudinal within-person associations with depressive symptoms over time with the full JCPP video abstract from Assistant Professor Leehyun Yoon. https://bit.ly/3SVHmO1

23/08/2026

Why might depression look different in young people with ADHD? Why does symptom presentation matter?

Depression commonly co-occurs with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). When this combination occurs is associated with greater clinical complexity and poorer outcomes. Yet depression in young people with ADHD may not always be straightforward to recognise, some symptoms of depression overlap with ADHD, some may be expressed through irritability, sleep problems, or behavioural difficulties, and young people with ADHD may not always report depressive symptoms in the same way as their parents.

Read the full blog by Professor Francisco Musich to learn more. https://bit.ly/4h6P8yw

Plus, join us on 15 September for a fantastic half day conference on 'ADHD and Depression'. https://bit.ly/4vugNwW

Depression commonly co-occurs with ADHD. When this combination occurs is associated with greater clinical complexity and poorer outcomes.

23/08/2026

As awareness grows and more individuals seek assessment later in life, demand is increasing for clinicians to develop expertise in autism diagnosis across the lifespan, including nuanced understanding of gender differences in autism, cultural influences, and late or adult diagnosis pathways.

This advanced 3-hour online masterclass brings together world-renowned expert Professor Catherine Lord to guide clinicians through the latest evidence-based approaches to autism assessment, diagnosis, and clinical decision-making.

Book now to attend! https://bit.ly/4fpWL2n

23/08/2026

Join us on 15 October 2026 2pm UK for an insightful workshop on "How to integrate AI and other digital tools into everyday clinical practice".

This practical, evidence-informed workshop will explore how clinicians can safely and meaningfully integrate digital tools, including AI, into everyday practice with children, young people and families.

Book now to examine the practical and ethical considerations of applying digital tools within child services. EARLY BIRD https://bit.ly/4blF5Cd

23/08/2026

In this Mind the Kids podcast, host Clara Faria is joined by Dr. Emma Thornton and Professor Danielle Matthews to discuss their research published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry.

Using data from the UK Millennium Cohort Study, they examines whether children with the same early language skills achieve similar GCSE outcomes, and how socioeconomic circumstances influence that trajectory.

This conversation unpacks the implications for early intervention, education policy, and equity in child development. https://bit.ly/4eW2BrE

23/08/2026

Irritability is common in early childhood and for many children, it reduces over time as they develop better frustration tolerance, language, emotional regulation, and social understanding. However, when irritability remains high across early childhood, it may signal increased vulnerability to later mental health difficulties.

Read the full blog to learn more.

Irritability is common in early childhood and for many children, it reduces over time. However, when irritability remains high across early childhood, it may signal increased vulnerability to later mental health difficulties.

23/08/2026

This short, practical film offers teachers and school staff clear, compassionate guidance on supporting a grieving pupil - recognising that each child expresses loss differently.

The key message is simple: teachers cannot “fix” grief, but their steady presence, predictable routines and empathetic responses can make a profound difference to a pupil’s wellbeing and school experience. https://bit.ly/3TaUBdR

23/08/2026

In this episode of the Mind the Kids podcast, host Mark Tebbs sits down with Emma Butler to explore one of the most pressing questions in child mental health research: can we predict poor mental health in childhood as early as birth?

Emma shares findings from her groundbreaking work using the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (ALSPAC) — one of the world's leading pregnancy cohort studies — to develop a multivariable prediction model for childhood mental health outcomes at age seven.

Listen now to learn more 👉 https://bit.ly/3TUciPh

22/08/2026

In this episode of the Mind the Kids podcast, host Mark Tebbs and guest Holly Sullivan-Toole explore how adolescents learn from rewards and what this means for depression risk and mental health outcomes. The conversation highlights how adolescents may fine-tune their learning strategies over time, and why subtle differences—particularly in young people at higher risk of depression due to parental history—could have meaningful implications.

This episode is essential listening for clinicians, researchers, and anyone interested in child and adolescent mental health, offering evidence-based insights into how reward systems develop and how they may inform early identification and intervention strategies. https://bit.ly/4hcqSLk

22/08/2026

paper from our journal, the Child & Adolescent Mental Health (CAMH) journal

Debate: Standing up for science – how to combat misinformation in child mental health? The imperative to understand and counter mental health misinformation on social media https://bit.ly/4uS2fbp

"Children and adolescents spend a large amount of time on social media, where they often seek health information. Growing research suggests misinformation is common across various domains of health, such as infectious disease and men's sexual health. Burgeoning evidence suggests that misinformation about mental health may be common as well, especially with regard to trauma and neurodevelopmental diagnoses. There is a need to understand the real-world context that facilitates the spread of misinformation as well as what features of the online environment promote misinformation. Researchers and clinicians working with children and adolescents must consider the role of misinformation in their work. All mental health professionals need to disseminate accurate, helpful, and engaging information about mental health and mental health treatments."

Authors: Lorenzo Lorenzo-Luaces, Isabella Starvaggi

First published: 11 March 2026

Read the full paper to learn more. https://bit.ly/4uS2fbp

Children and adolescents spend a large amount of time on social media, where they often seek health information. Growing research suggests misinformation is common across various domains of health, s...