Association For Child And Adolescent Mental Health (acamh)

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

DOI: 10.13056/acamh.25159 In this Papers Podcast, Dr. Emma James discusses her JCPP Advances paper ‘Heterogeneity in children’s reading comprehension difficulties: A latent class approach’ (doi.org/10.1002/jcv2.12177). Emma is the lead author of the paper. There is an overview of the paper, methodology, key findings, and implications for practice. Discussion points include: A definition of ‘word reading’ and ‘comprehension’. The main research questions they set out to address. Insight into the data set used (The Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children). The impact of the findings for researchers, and practitioners. Advice for teachers and parents based on the study. 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.24916 In this ‘Insights from the OxWell Student Survey‘ episode, Tanya Manchanda comments on the friendship findings from the OxWell survey, including an insight into the impact of friendships on mental health outcomes and friendship interventions for young people. 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: What are friendships interventions and how effective are they? Definition of authentic social groups. The suitability of friendship interventions for different types of mental health issues. How to measure the quality of friendships. Differences in gender and age groups in help-seeking behaviours. Future plans for researching friendships and friendships interventions in the next OxWell wave. OxWell is a large-scale student survey designed to measure the wellbeing of childre

DOI: 10.13056/acamh.24655 In this Papers Podcast, Dr. Zoe Smith discusses her JCPP paper ‘Academic motivation decreases across adolescence for youth with and without attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: Effects of motivation on academic success’ (https://doi.org/10.1111/jcpp.13815). Zoe is the first author of the paper. There is an overview of the paper, methodology, key findings, and implications for practice. Discussion points include: An overview of the self-determination theory of motivation. How motivation presents in young people with ADHD and how this may differ from youth without ADHD. Surprising and unexpected findings from the JCPP paper. The interventions that are known to foster autonomy growth in young people with ADHD. The implications for child and adolescent mental health professionals, policymakers, education professionals. 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

DOI: 10.13056/acamh.24918 In this Papers Podcast, Dr. Matthijs Moerkerke discusses his JCPP paper ‘Can repeated intranasal oxytocin administration affect reduced neural sensitivity towards expressive faces in autism? A randomized controlled trial‘ (https://doi.org/10.1111/jcpp.13850). Mattijis is the first author of the paper. There is an overview of the paper, methodology, key findings, and implications for practice. Discussion points include: Why oxytocin is of interest in the investigation of autism. The differential effect of acute versus repeated oxytocin administration. The pros and cons of repeated oxytocin administration dampening neural sensitivity towards expressive faces in children with autism. Implications of the findings for mental health professionals and policymakers. 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 Ad

DOI: 10.13056/acamh.25001 TRIGGER WARNING: Please be aware that this podcast explores themes around the topics of self-harm and suicide. In this Papers Podcast, Dr. Jocelyn Meza discusses her co-authored JCPP paper ‘Practitioner Review: Common elements in treatments for youth suicide attempts and self-harm – a practitioner review based on review of treatment elements associated with intervention benefits’ (https://doi.org/10.1111/jcpp.13780). Jocelyn is the lead author. There is an overview of the paper, methodology, key findings, and implications for practice. Discussion points include: The best way to talk about suicide and self-harm in a sensitive and non-stigmatising way. The motivation behind the practitioner review and the methodological challenges faced. Suicide and self-harm as a global issue and the international differences. How to apply the findings as a child and adolescent mental health professional and/or as a practitioner. The research implications of the findings, and the message for p

DOI: 10.13056/acamh.24646 In this Papers Podcast, Dr. Fiona Challacombe discusses her co-authored CAMH journal paper ‘Preventing anxiety in the children of anxious parents – feasibility of a brief, online, group intervention for parents of one- to three-year-olds’ (https://doi.org/10.1111/camh.12596). There is an overview of the paper, methodology, key findings, and implications for practice. Discussion points include: What is known about anxiety, how it aggregates in families, and how it is transmitted between generations. Why it is important to tackle childhood anxiety and the typical trajectory for children who are anxious and do not receive help. Insight into the adapted online group intervention on parenting skills for anxious parents. Implications of the paper’s findings for child and adolescent mental health professionals and policymakers. Tips for anxious parents. In this series, we speak to authors of papers published in one of ACAMH’s three journals. These are The Journal of Child Psychology