Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health (ACAMH)

Apr 09 2025 336 ep. 26 mins 588

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These podcasts are an invaluable resource for anyone interested in child and adolescent mental health. They bridge the gap between rigorous research and practical application, featuring expert discussions on mental health. Each episode highlights cutting-edge studies offering insights into findings, and implications for practice. The series caters to clinicians, researchers, and those interested in mental health. Available on major platforms like Spotify and Apple Podcasts, it’s an accessible way to stay informed about advancements in the field. Visit our website (https://www.acamh.org/) for a host of free evidence-based mental health resources.

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Breaking the Silence on Youth Participatory Action Research

Apr 09 2025 35 mins

What is Youth Participatory Action Research (YPAR)? Why is it important to facilitate YPAR in schools? What is the future for YPAR? All this and more answered as Dr. Clara Faria interviews Jaspar Khawaja and Dr. Chris Bagley about their latest research into Youth Participatory Action Research and the ‘Breaking the Silence’ project.

6: Inside the Teen Brain: Screen-agers

Apr 08 2025 53 mins

Watch the episode for FREE on ACAMH Learn In this episode of Inside the Teen Brain: Screenagers, Professor Pete Etchells joins Dr. Jane Gilmour to explore the complex relationship between digital technology and adolescent mental health. Professor Etchells challenges common narratives around screentime, offering a nuanced perspective on the evidence surrounding social media, smartp

Dr. Kenisha Jackson; Mental Health Care for Marginalised Children

Mar 24 2025 27 mins

What is ‘generational trauma’? Do social inequalities play a role in accessing CAMHS? How important is representation in therapy? All this and more answered as Professor Umar Toseeb interviews Dr. Kenisha Jackson about access to, and experiences of, mental health care for marginalised children.

Prof. Gonneke Stevens; Mental Health in a Rapidly Changing World

Mar 17 2025 25 mins

10.13056/acamh.13687 Is adolescent mental health an early warning system for contemporary society? Are mental health difficulties in adolescence on the rise? What societal changes are impacting adolescent mental health? All this and more answered as Professor Umar Toseeb interviews Professor Gonneke Stevens about adolescent mental health in a rapidly changing world.

5: Inside the Teen Brain: The Heart of the Matter

Mar 12 2025 46 mins

Watch the video at Inside the Teen Brain: The Heart of the Matter In this episode of Inside the Teen Brain, Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore joins Dr. Jane Gilmour to explore the complexities of emotional regulation in adolescence. Dr. Kennedy-Moore discusses how emotions serve as valuable sources of information rather than problems to be eliminated, emphasizing the importance of helping

Dimensions of Childhood Adversity - Athena Chow

Mar 10 2025 28 mins

What are Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)? Do meaningful dimensions of childhood adversity exist? Should victimisation be considered an adverse childhood experience? All this and more answered as Professor Umar Toseeb interviews Athena Chow about her latest research into the existence of meaningful dimensions of childhood adversity.

Prof. Corey Keyes; Flourishing vs Languishing

Mar 05 2025 37 mins

What is the difference between languishing and depression? Is flourishing an indirect route to happiness? What are the six domains of human excellence? All this and more answered as Professor Umar Toseeb interviews Professor Corey Keyes about his work, the positive psychology movement, and the two continua model of mental health.

4: Inside the Teen Brain: A Second Chance

Feb 27 2025 32 mins

Watch the video here In this episode, Inside the Teen Brain: A Second Chance, Professor Rosie Meek explores the role of risk-taking, peer influence, and emotional regulation in adolescence, particularly among young people in the criminal justice system. She discusses how participation in structured sports programmes can provide a positive outlet for frustration, improve emotional

Dr. Caitlin Lloyd; Anorexia Nervosa and Neurobiological Mechanisms

Feb 26 2025 18 mins

What are the neural mechanisms of food choice among adolescents with anorexia nervosa (AN)? Is there a link between brain and behaviour among adolescents with AN? Do reward systems play a role early on in illness? All this and more answered as Dr. Clara Faria interviews Dr. Caitlin Lloyd about her research into food choice and neural reward systems in adolescents with anorexia nerv

Dr. Michelle Sader; ARFID and the Brain

Feb 24 2025 29 mins

What is ARFID? Are there structural differences in the brains of children with ARFID symptoms? Does autism and ARFID share neuroanatomical similarities? All this and more answered as Dr. Clara Faria interviews Dr. Michelle Sader about her research into brain differences in children who show symptoms of avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID).