podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t... Here is our latest podcast which focuses on Anorexia Nervosa, the mental illness with the highest risk of death which affects children and young people. Best outcomes when recognised early and evidence-based treatments are used.

Good to see BBC News shining a light on bipolar disorder. Our Registrar, Dr Trudi Seneviratne, told them the condition is “completely treatable”, but many people are “suffering in silence because there isn’t a good clinical care pathway for them”. Read more: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Last few days to vote for the @rcpsych.bsky.social Registrar elections and for vacancies on the CAP Faculty committee. I’m voting for Dr Jeya Balakrishna to be our next Registrar He’s enthusiastic, able and experienced and can rise to the challenge to improve what the RCPsych can do for all ages.

For any research colleagues interested in CYP MH interventions… www.nihr.ac.uk/funding/chil... @thementalelf.bsky.social @elainelockhart.bsky.social #KidsMH @cypmentalhealth.bsky.social @rcpch.bsky.social @rcpsych.bsky.social @rcem.ac.uk @lucyfoulkes.bsky.social @chattydietitian.bsky.social

Overdiagnosis? Seems timely to reshare... In CAMHS, little evidence of overdiagnosis of emotional disorders, rather the opposite - many children and young people with diagnosable mental health disorders not receiving a clinical diagnosis or timely help Full 'STADIA' RCT: doi.org/10.1111/jcpp...

On the over diagnosis of #MentalHealth conditions our President said: “People can experience mental ill-health for a variety of reasons and a professional assessment can help distinguish between everyday distress and a mental illness.” Read more ⬇️ www.rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-fea...

International Congress is back, taking place from 23 - 26 June in Wales! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Registration is now open and early bird rates will be available until 31 March 2025. Book now to save up to £100 on your ticket. 🎟️ Secure your place here: www.rcpsych.ac.uk/events/congr...

We are now on BlueSky! 🥳 We're excited to be here, and engaging with people who care about psychiatry and mental health in the UK and around the world. Join us on our Bluesky journey - we'd love you to be part of it.

See our full video abstract on Adult Psychiatric Outcomes of Young People Who Attend Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlIo... @c-healy.bsky.social @drullalang.bsky.social @kirstieohare.bsky.social @hughramsay.bsky.social @elainelockhart.bsky.social

podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t... More excellent content with Prof Kapil Sayal and Andrea Danese talking about the large multi-centred RCT STADIA study and the impact of trauma and PTSD in children and young people. Less than 10% CYP with PTSD access effective treatment.

Time to act: hundreds of children sent out of area every day for mental health treatment @rcpsych.bsky.social, @drladesmith.bsky.social, @elainelockhart.bsky.social www.rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-fea...

What a disheartening decision. Short sighted, adds to multiple challenges faced by people with intellectual disabilities, small potatoes in terms of NHS spend but good example of primary and secondary prevention.

soundcloud.com/rcpsych/chil... Here’s a chance to hear from Baroness Hilary Cass about her independent Review of gender indentity services for children and young people and also from Dr Saam Idelji-Tehrani about barriers to accessing mental health care for CYP from minoritised ethnic groups.

Interested in studying the fetal origins of childhood brain health? The Brain Health in Gen2020 programme is offering 4 PhD opportunites in this area of #neuroskyence. Apply by 12 Feb 2025. #AcademicSky www.kcl.ac.uk/study-legacy...

podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t... Part 2 on Bipolar disorder in young people

podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t... Part 1 of our podcast on Bipolar disorder in young people

New blog on treating child and adolescent #PTSD, highlighting Julian Mutz's, Thole Hoppen's, Nexhmedin Morina's and Jessica Richardson's recent network meta-analysis in JAMA Psychiatry and discussing how evidence synthesis studies inform clinical practice www.kcl.ac.uk/treating-chi...

Enjoy them Kate. They are clear and compelling while talking about so many Big Questions about our communities and society.

BBC News - Learning to ride a bike gave me hope in a new country www.bbc.com/news/article... Bikes are the best.

As a supplement to "No decision about me, without me: Collaborating with young people in mental health research," we include an infographic with guidance for young research advisors, created by a ReSET Young Person Advisory Group member

Chair of our Child and Adolescent Faculty @DrElaineLockha1 responds to news that over 2m young people have a self-diagnosed mental health condition, encouraging them to seek information from trusted, evidence-based sources in the @Telegraph Read more: t.co/xg7zbaZLeQ

Does my baby forget me when I go to work? It’s a common question among new parents. To answer we need to explore the distinction between the complex narrative memory we have as adults and the earlier forms of recognition common to babies. (Thread 🧵)

Truly oustanding first Reith Lecture by Gwen Adshead plus the questions - @bbcradio4.bsky.social at its very best.

I’m looking for academic researchers who research mental health and also (like me) have lived experience of mental ill health! Please share and get in touch if that’s you ❤️#academicsky @academic-chatter.bsky.social @mhrincubator.bsky.social @nihrspcr.bsky.social

17th National Med for OA Psychiatrists - Day 1 >100 attendees f2f Great speakers on polpharmacy, end of life care, pain & much more Looking forward to Day2 tomorrow @edtomu.bsky.social #medsky #psychsky @gerisoc.bsky.social

Great to see some brilliant health leaders joining this platform. A big shout out to @lorrainesunduza.bsky.social, @elainelockhart.bsky.social and @drladesmith.bsky.social to name but a few! I recommend the helpful videos by @kellyscaletta.bsky.social & finding starter packs to join/follow.

‘Child poverty has got a lot worse’: outgoing charity boss lambasts Tory failures and social media giants

Long wait for NHS mental healthcare has ‘stark consequences for children’s life chances’

Hello Bluesky people. I’m here to learn and share any expertise from colleague I can about children’s mental health. If you’re interested subscribe to our podcast Children’s Mental Health: Listen Up podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...