Does paracetamol cause autism? The short answer is: no. www.thetransmitter.org/spectrum/aut...

Debate section in this month’s @acamh.bsky.social CAMH journal: Are we over-pathologising young people's mental health? With Rachel Hiller, our perspective: “Research shows otherwise – mental health conditions are not being recognised or diagnosed in healthcare settings” doi.org/10.1111/camh...

Latest child and adolescent mental health news in the ACAMH enews mailchi.mp/acamh.org.uk... Includes... CAMH journal #OpenAccess Special Issue New ACAMH Learn video on #Parenting styles Blog on #Autistic Adults Transitioning to Independence Mind the Kids pod on #Anxiety & #Paranoia

Join our webinar on 6 November 2025 (1pm) to learn how to address motivational challenges in ADHD, use Motivational Interviewing strategies to boost engagement, tailor treatment to personal goals, manage non-adherence, & support patient autonomy throughout the treatment process tinyurl.com/mr3bdzyh

Simple teacher assessments of language difficulties in first year predict academic struggles throughout primary school. Most children eventually get SEN support, but it's inconsistent & drops off at transitions. Early identification + sustained support needed tinyurl.com/439rm3hr

ACAMH Learn - Dr. Amy Pearson challenges five common misconceptions about autism, using contemporary evidence to advocate for a modern perspective that promotes a more informed and inclusive understanding of autistic individuals. acamhlearn.org/Learning/Aut....

Meta-analysis (19 RCTs, n=1,720): Improvements in constructive parenting, reduced non-constructive parenting & parent–child affection jointly explained concurrent reductions in child #ADHD symptoms, oppositional behaviour & functional impairment. Full article 👇 tinyurl.com/4dc98e5z

Google’s Med-Gemini healthcare #AI claimed a patient had an “old left basilar ganglia infarct.” That body part doesn’t exist. Experts warn these hallucinations in clinical contexts aren’t typos—they’re risks to patient safety futurism.com/neoscope/goo...

New research reveals school-based interventions can reduce screen time & boost physical activity in students, but we need better studies to guide policy. The variation in findings highlights why local context matters for effective interventions acamh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

What are the likely causes of #Depression in adolescence? Explore the key features and prevalence of adolescent depression, and why early prevention matters with this interesting talk on ACAMH Learn from Prof Andrew Lewis. Watch now! https://bit.ly/4k1oJRs

Via #ACAMHlearn - Kim Sheffield covers essential insights on identifying and discussing eating disorders among youth. She offers specific guidance tailored for parents, educators, social or youth workers, and peers. acamhlearn.org/Learning/How....

New research: Children's social fears develop through the interplay between how parents talk about social situations and each child's unique temperament. Gentle, supportive communication—tailored to individual sensitivities—may help reduce social fears tinyurl.com/mrek3627

🩺 Psychotropic meds save lives, but they can also affect almost every system in the body. From weight gain to heart rhythm changes, sexual side effects & sleep problems; these impacts are often overlooked. Lancet Commission OUT TODAY offers evidence-based ways to prevent & manage them. 🧵 THREAD

Promising #PTSD study result: Online cognitive therapy showed 80% lower odds of meeting PTSD criteria vs waitlist control. 94% participant retention, no therapy dropouts & benefits sustained 38 weeks later. All feasibility thresholds met for larger trial acamh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

This conceptual paper opens up new child-centred perspectives on children's participation in child protection, arguing that more attention to child centred participation can enhance participatory and protective practices in the field of child protection www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

#Autistic females face a diagnostic maze: more likely to receive psychiatric diagnoses before autism AND continue needing care for them after. The clinical challenge? Distinguishing true support needs from overlapping presentations to ensure timely, appropriate care tinyurl.com/3zpx26sy

🆕🎤Mind the Kids pod - Dysgraphia and neurodevelopmental disorders: Insights from research Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts from, or catch on www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1UC... @claragfaria.bsky.social welcomes Associate Professor Thomas Gargot to talk about digital interventions

8pm, Channel 4 this evening - 'Do you have #ADHD?', a Channel 4 documentary - featuring Clare Bailey Mosley. @acamh.bsky.social President Prof Stephen Scott provides expert information about ADHD in children, separating fact from fiction on ADHD traits www.channel4.com/programmes/d...

Teacher-reported language difficulties predict academic struggles up to 7 years later across phonics, reading, writing & maths. Concerning: 38% of children with speech/language needs lose their SEN registration when transitioning to secondary school acamh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

Research on 4,485 Spanish schoolchildren- air pollution may worsen anxiety/depression symptoms, green spaces reduce behavioral problems. PM10 pollution linked to 6% increase in internalizing behaviors; nearby greenery (100m) associated with 6% decrease in externalizing behaviors tinyurl.com/4c5785bh

Adolescence at Risk: Online Misogyny, Mental Health, and the Urgent Need for Action www.acamh.org/blog/adolesc... Excellent new blog from @ariadnaalbajara.bsky.social

Insights from Two Decades of Statewide Data on the Diagnostic Rates among Autistic Females A 2024 study by Harrop and colleagues reflects how the landscape of autism diagnosis for females has evolved. www.acamh.org/blog/insight...

A very difficult listen. When the parent of a patient in a psychiatric hospital questioned why he couldn’t see CCTV footage of an incident involving his son it led to a series of extraordinary discoveries www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Blades and Wounded Minds: exploring the links between youth mental health and knife crime www.acamh.org/event/mental... FROM £5! This webinar examines the complex relationship between youth mental health issues—particularly trauma and anxiety—and the rise in knife crime among young people.

Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) is a relatively new diagnosis, first defined in DSM-5. Which treatments are showing promise? How is progress measured? What can clinicians take from this? Read on for the latest evidence www.acamh.org/blog/arfid-p...

Join our webinar on 8 October 2025 (1pm GMT) and get up to speed with the very latest research including use of virtual reality with support social problem solving, expert by experience perspectives, and building on these to offer practical tips for clinicians www.acamh.org/event/mental...

The "Breaking the Silence" project highlights how involving young people in research empowers them to challenge and improve education systems. True collaboration is key—youth voices must be genuinely included, not just tokenized tinyurl.com/4mmptmt5

New SenseToKnow app shows promising results for early autism identification using digital behavioral patterns in natural settings. High accuracy + user-friendly design = reduced barriers to timely diagnosis and support www.acamh.org/blog/validat...

A new community-based participatory study highlights the importance of family support in improving mental health outcomes for transgender and nonbinary youth. The result is a flexible toolkit designed for both professionals and caregivers www.acamh.org/blog/support...

The largest review of its kind on #antidepressant withdrawal symptoms published results yesterday. Researchers say it provides much needed, clearer guidance for clinicians, patients and policymakers. Click the link to read more👇 #IoPPNNews bit.ly/4lEx0Lo

Parent-Child Interaction Therapy: What Makes Coaching Work? www.acamh.org/blog/pcit-wh... A new study by Scherpbier et al. (2025) explores how therapists support parents in learning and using positive interaction strategies during Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT).

JCPP Editorial: Sleep privilege – research and clinical recommendations for when sleep cannot be optimal Alice M. Gregory, @allisonharvey.bsky.social Roz Shafran acamh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

💬 "This place works because it feels like a teenager's bedroom" This study has generated important new knowledge specifically with and from young people about their experiences, ideas, and needs for a real-life physical environment to help with their recovery from trauma tinyurl.com/526c87n9

New cross-ARC NIHR (National Institute for Health and Care Research) study, led by Anne-Marie Burn and colleagues, exploring the impacts of young people's admissions to adult mental health wards www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

🤝 Real-World Implementation: Lessons from Wales and Scotland How do you embed trauma-informed practices across entire systems? Be part of the discussion on building trauma-aware communities! 🎫 EARLY BIRD ENDS 30 JUNE! bit.ly/3FnlyEy

Even small shifts in therapist feedback can play a powerful role in helping families build stronger connections www.acamh.org/blog/pcit-wh...

Evidence-informed podcasts!🎙️ ruddcentre.com/2024/06/06/m... Researcher Dr Iris Ji, host Aaron Aina, University of Cambridge counselling service counsellors, Saffy Kasim & Flavia Williams explore causes of feeling lonely & provide tips. Listen/read transcript. #LonelinessAwarenessWeek

New 'Mind the Kids' pod ep! In 'Only the lonely' @drjanegilmour.bsky.social & Prof Umar Toseeb talk to Prof Roz Shafran on the complexities of loneliness, its heterogeneous nature, and potential interventions. Subscribe where you get your pods from, or catch it at www.youtube.com/watch?v=isEX...

Children are growing up “sedentary, scrolling and alone” because of a dramatic decline in play in their lives, say a panel of experts who have spent a year investigating play and childhood in England www.playengland.org.uk/newsblog/pla...

@nihr.bsky.social ‘STADIA’ trial… now in print in this month’s JCPP issue @acamh.bsky.social doi.org/10.1111/jcpp... Large multi-centre #RCT with 1225 children and young people with emotional difficulties referred to #CAMHS, followed-up for 18 months. New Summary Infographic in next post…

Parenting styles: Shaping children's and adolescents' decision-making and anxiety symptoms New 14 min video on #ACAMHlearn from Eugene Lee Davids, Senior Lecturer, Department of Health Studies, University of South Africa. acamhlearn.org/Learning/Par...

🆕🎤 Prof. Umar Toseeb of @york.ac.uk, talks to Dr. Nicky Greaves about 'Emotion Regulation Difficulties and Differences in Autism' Listen at bit.ly/Nicky-Greave... or search ACAMH wherever you get your podcasts from #Autism

My local barbershop is the community hub equivalent of the Cheers bar in Boston; I often bump into people I haven’t seen in years. The wonderful Kosovo Albanian proprietor is probably one of the most interesting people I’ve known.Today he gave me his view on Karl Popper’s The Poverty of Historicism

Join @acamh.bsky.social on 2 October 2025 when four leading experts will explore distinct yet interconnected topics: early detection, co-occurring mental health challenges, participatory approaches, and evidence-based supports for adolescents and young adults #Autism tinyurl.com/yf26cjnn

Evidence update → The effectiveness of treatments for youth with cannabis use problems could likely improve if the overlooked influence of siblings is considered acamhlearn.org/Learning/Sib...

Prevention of mental illness in children of parents with depression 10-min talk from Belinda Platt describing evidence-based interventions to prevent youth mental illness with a focus on an family-and group-based intervention. acamhlearn.org/Learning/Pre... #ACMHlearn

Brain differences in children who show symptoms of avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) www.acamh.org/blog/brain-d...

New research: Neighborhood disadvantage linked to externalizing behaviors in children, but only at low-medium community cohesion levels (β = −.03, p = .004 urban; β = −.09, p = .052 rural). At high cohesion, this association disappears acamh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

Interested in codesigning an intervention? #PPI #livedexperience. Thanks @cathycreswell.bsky.social et al for a super paper describing how they codesigned an intervention for anxiety problems for autistic children - see @acamh.bsky.social JCPP advances

Cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia markedly improves insomnia severity and, to a lesser extent, subjective sleep quality in teenagers. These findings strengthen the evidence for offering CBT‑I as a first‑line treatment for young people who struggle to sleep tinyurl.com/ysmk8drw