Association For Child And Adolescent Mental Health (acamh)

DOI: 10.13056/acamh.26112 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. Sarah published two books in Autumn 2023 focusing on social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) which are part of the series ‘All about SEMH’. Discussion points include: The definition of SEMH and what Alternative Provisions are like in the UK. The challenges children with SEMH needs may face in the classroom environment. How equipped is mainstream education to support SEMH needs of children. Current message to policymakers on the provision of education for SEMH children. An overview of Sarah’s upcoming books and how might teachers use them.

DOI: 10.13056/acamh.26219 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’ (https://doi.org/10.1111/jcpp.13821). There is an overview of the paper, methodology, key findings, and implications for practice. Discussion points include: Definition of the term ‘epigenetic age’ and what is known about its association with stress. Insight into ‘softer negative parenting indicators’ in the context of the study. Should ‘epigenetic clocks’ be used as a diagnostic or assessment tool in mental health services? The implications of the findings for child and adolescent mental health professionals. The scientific importance of the paper as having being pre-registered. In this series, we speak to authors of papers published in one of ACAMH’s three journals. These are The Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry (JCPP); The Child an

DOI: 10.13056/acamh.25579 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 of psychology ideas. Lucy has published several books, the most recent being ‘A Year to Change Your Mind’. Discussion points include: What is ‘compassionate care’ and what does this look like in CAMHS? A definition for ‘compassion fatigue’ and how this differs from ‘burnout’ and trauma. How compassion fatigue manifests in CAMHS settings, and the impact, and the role of the pandemic. What organisations and individuals can do to mitigate compassion fatigue. The message to policymakers to foster compassionate care and reduce compassion fatigue in CAMHS. Why it is important to disseminate psychology ideas to the wider public. Insight into Lucy’s new book, ‘A Year in to Change Your Mind’.

DOI: 10.13056/acamh.25582 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’ (https://doi.org/10.1111/camh.12485). Gabrielle is the lead author of the paper. There is an overview of the paper, methodology, key findings, and implications for practice. Discussion points include: The link between physical activity and mental well-being in young people, and the impact of a lack of physical activity on mental health. Barriers that prevent young people from participating in physical activity. To what extent is the relationship between poorer mental health due to a lack of physical activity and poor mental health resulting in young people not exercising bi-directional or correlational. Gender differences in outcomes and uptake of physical activity interventions. Implications for CAMH, and education, professionals, and policy makers. In this series, we speak to authors of paper

DOI: 10.13056/acamh.25592 In this Papers Podcast, Dr. Charlotte Cecil and Dr. Mannan Luo discuss their co-authored JCPP paper ‘DNA methylation at birth and lateral ventricular volume in childhood: a neuroimaging epigenetics study’ (https://doi.org/10.1111/jcpp.13866). There is an overview of the paper, methodology, key findings, and implications for practice. Discussion points include: Definitions of ‘lateral ventricular volume enlargement’ and ‘epigenetics process of DNA methylation’. The advantage of capturing DNA methylation at different life stages. How this approach will further knowledge in this field. Implications of the findings for researchers, and clinicians. Potential follow-up studies. In this series, we speak to authors of papers published in one of ACAMH’s three journals. These are The Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry (JCPP); The Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMH) journal; and JCPP Advances.

DOI: 10.13056/acamh.25584 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’ (https://doi.org/10.1002/jcv2.12162). Sam is the first author of the paper. There is an overview of the paper, methodology, key findings, and implications for practice. Discussion points include: What are copy-number variants (CNVs) and how they impact child development. Insight into what 22q11.2 deletion syndrome is, how it is typically diagnosed, and how it is associated with psychiatric risk. Implications for clinicians and CAMH professionals. Whether there are adequate interventions targeted at early age groups. Recommendations for prevention, detection, and the targeting of interventions. In this series, we speak to authors of papers published in one of ACAMH’s three journals. These are The Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry (JCPP); The Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMH)

DOI: 10.13056/acamh.25587 In this Papers Podcast, Dr. Christina Cruz, 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 child mental health’ (https://doi.org/10.1111/camh.12673). There is an overview of the paper, methodology, key findings, and implications for practice. Discussion points include: Introducing RESEED (Responding to Students’ Emotions through Education), and Tealeaf (Teachers Leading the Frontlines). Definitions of ‘stepped levels of care’ and ‘task-shifting’ in terms of teacher-led care. Research gaps that this study aimed to address. Surprising results from the study. Implications for policymakers, and researchers. Advice and implications from a practice and intervention perspective for teachers working in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). In this series, we speak to authors of papers published in one of ACAMH

DOI: 10.13056/acamh.25576 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’ (https://doi.org/10.1002/jcv2.12161). Alice is the first author of the paper. There is an overview of the paper, methodology, key findings, and implications for practice. Discussion points include The relationship between being in care and the likelihood of experiencing mental health difficulties. Gender difference in terms of accessing services. The barriers and challenges making it more difficult for youth in care to get mental health support. Implications for CAMH professionals and recommendations to make CAMHS more accommodating for young people in care. The message that policymakers should take from this research. Also have a read of this blog from Alice – Mental health and care-experienced young people: are our mental health support services appealing and accessible? In this

DOI: 10.13056/acamh.25573 In this ‘Insights from the OxWell Student Survey’ episode, Dr. Simona Skripkauskaite and Dr. Holly Bear comment on the findings from the OxWell survey regarding online behaviours and the association with young people’s mental health and wellbeing. 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. Discussion points include: Adolescents’ self-reported online behaviours and the specific variables investigated. The association between online behaviours and anxiety and depression symptoms. Associations between screen time, the type of content being accessed, and mental health. Differences across age and gender. The type of analysis used, and plans for implementing and disseminating the findings. OxWell is a large-scale student survey designed to measure the wellbeing of children and young people. It looks at

DOI: 10.13056/acamh.25570 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’ (https://doi.org/10.1002/jcv2.12182). Vicky is the first author of the paper. There is an overview of the paper, methodology, key findings, and implications for practice. Discussion points include: The gaps in the research that this study aimed to address. Details about the cohort used (The Early Prediction of Adolescent Depression Study). The implications of the findings. Insight into trials looking into early intervention and prevention. The SWELL study and how to take part. In this series, we speak to authors of papers published in one of ACAMH’s three journals. These are The Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry (JCPP); The Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMH) journal; and JCPP Advances.

DOI: 10.13056/acamh.25513 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' (https://doi.org/10.1111/jcpp.13785). Marica is the first author of the paper. There is an overview of the paper, methodology, key findings, and implications for practice. Discussion points include: What is known about the relationship between sleep disorders, injuries, and self-harm in young people. Implications of the findings for child and adolescent mental health professionals. Recommendations that emerge from the research. Importance of good sleep hygiene and what this looks like. In this series, we speak to authors of papers published in one of ACAMH’s three journals. These are The Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry (JCPP); The Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMH) journal; and JCPP Advances.

DOI: 10.13056/acamh.25509 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)‘ (https://doi.org/10.1111/jcpp.13846). There is an overview of the paper, methodology, key findings, and implications for practice. Discussion points include: Insight into the cohort that participated in the study. Potential follow-up studies using the same cohort, including further research into assessments of language, reading, and academic ability later on in childhood. In this series, we speak to authors of papers published in one of ACAMH’s three journals. These are The Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry (JCPP); The Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMH) journal; and JCPP Advances.

DOI: 10.13056/acamh.25272 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’ (https://doi.org/10.1111/camh.12661). Kalee is the lead author of the paper. There is an overview of the paper, methodology, key findings, and implications for practice. Discussion points include: The original research questions and aims of the systematic review. The challenges of the review, including the lack of standardisation around adverse event terminology. Insight into surprising findings from the review. The implications of the review from a research perspective, and for practitioners and clinicians. In this series, we speak to authors of papers published in one of ACAMH’s three journals. These are The Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry (JCPP); The Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMH) journal; and JCPP Advances.

DOI: 10.13056/acamh.25473 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’ (https://acamh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jcpp.13774). Samantha is the first author of the paper. Discussion points include: Definition of disruptive behaviour disorders and callous-unemotional traits. The main research questions in this study. The research gaps that the study tried to address. Implications from a researcher, and practitioners’, perspective. In this series, we speak to authors of papers published in one of ACAMH’s three journals. These are The Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry (JCPP); The Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMH) journal; and JCPP Advances.

DOI: 10.13056/acamh.25376 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’ (https://doi.org/10.1002/jcv2.12146). Luisa and Luis are co-first authors of this work. There is an overview of the paper, methodology, key findings, and implications for practice. Discussion points include: Insight into the original research aims. The existing gaps in the current literature. Implications of the review from a clinical and research perspective. Implications from a policy perspective, including prescribing guidance. Advice for parents/carers of preschool children with ADHD. To find out more about the 2023 JCPP Advances Special Issue ‘Evidence-based Synthesis Studies for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Conditions’, do check out our fantastic landing page of resources from the Special Issue. In this series, we

DOI: 10.13056/acamh.25320 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’ (https://doi.org/10.1002/jcv2.12197). Alessio also co-authored a Research Review paper in the Special Issue entitled ‘Autonomic dysregulation and self-injurious thoughts and behaviours in children and young people: A systematic review and meta-analysis’ (https://doi.org/10.1002/jcv2.12148), which will also be discussed. There is an overview of the paper, methodology, key findings, and implications for practice. Discussion points include: Definition of evidence-based synthesis studies. How they undertook qualitive analysis of the papers. The good practice recommendations. Implications of the research review for clinicians, teachers, and parents/carers. Implications of the research review from a research perspective. To find out more about the 2023

DOI: 10.13056/acamh.25265 ‘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 episode, Malaika Okundi and Jessica O’Logbon focus on the concept of racism in mental health and discuss definitions of race, racism, and mental health as concepts. Discussion points include: The definition of ‘race’. Racism, colourism, and the impact on mental health. Lived experience of the different levels of racism (internalised, interpersonal, institutional, and systemic). What defines mental health and what the link is between racism and mental health. The importance of lived experience researchers. Why representation matters in studies and in roles of influence. Please note that what Malaika and Jess share in this series is derived from their work, as well as from research and literature surrounding these topics. Whilst they a

DOI: 10.13056/acamh.25233 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’ (https://doi.org/10.1111/jcpp.13838). Part Three is an overview of the paper, methodology, key findings, and implications for practice. Discussion points include: Why they were surprised with the results from the study. The implications of the study from a research perspective. Additional research that is exploring this topic further. Implications of the findings from an intervention or practitioner perspective. In this series, we speak to authors of papers published in one of ACAMH’s three journals. These are The Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry (JCPP); The Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMH) journal; and JCPP Advances.

DOI: 10.13056/acamh.25233 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’ (https://doi.org/10.1111/jcpp.13838). Part Two focuses on mentalizing, the mentalizing processes, and social domains. Discussion points include: Definition of mentalizing and when the ability to mentalize arises developmentally. How the concept of mentalizing relates to personality dysfunction. An overview of the social domains hypothesis and how this relates to mentalising. The different types of social domains and what is meant by domain disorganisation. How do different social domains influence the function and dysfunction of the mentalizing process. In this series, we speak to authors of papers published in one of ACAMH’s three journals. These are The Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry (JCPP); The Child and Adoles

DOI: 10.13056/acamh.25233 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’ (https://doi.org/10.1111/jcpp.13838). Part One explores the controversy surrounding personality function and dysfunction. Discussion points include: Definition of personality functioning and dysfunction. The subjective experience of personality dysfunction and impact on life choices. How to differentiate personality function and dysfunction. How to differentiate between normal adolescent changes and personality dysfunction. The developmental factors are associated with the emergence of personality dysfunction. In this series, we speak to authors of papers published in one of ACAMH’s three journals. These are The Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry (JCPP); The Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMH) journal; and JCPP