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Today, October 10, is World Mental Health Day. In connection with this, we wanted to tell you about this great training tool:
It is free, takes less than an hour, and features young people with lived experience.
The RCPCH conference is taking place now. As part of the conference, the PMHA is holding a joint workshop next week:
Date: Tuesday 13th October Time: 2 – 5 pm
This workshop will now be delivered in webinar form. Chaired by Dr Winfred Baddo and Dr Sheila Peters, this free, live online event will feature guest lectures and abstract presentations, with opportunities for delegates to ask questions.
To find out more and to register, click on the link below:
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE:
14:00 – 15:10 Chair: Dr Winifred Baddoo, Associate Specialist Paediatrician, Chairperson of the British Association of Paediatricians in Audiology (BAPA)
14:00 – 14:20 Voice of the child – views from children and young people on difference and self (video)
14:20 – 14:50 Visual difference: A contextual approach to understanding and supporting children, Dr James Kiff, Clinical Psychologist Specialising in Appearance Related Concerns
14:50 – 15:00 A biopsychosocial model of care for children and young people with persistent, unexplained, physical symptoms (PUPS), Abstract ID 250, J Pales
15:00 – 15:10 Engaging a community in supporting the mental health of young people, Abstract 591, S Green
15:10 – 15:30 Comfort break
15:30 – 17:00 Chair: Dr Sheila Peters, Consultant paediatrician, University Hospitals Southampton, Convenor of the Paediatric Mental Health Association
15:30 – 16:00 Social emotional functioning of deaf children and young people, Emmanouela Terlektsi, University of Birmingham Lecturer in deaf education and Programme lead of the teachers of the Deaf programme
16:00 – 16.30 National Deaf CAMHS: The first 10 years, Dr Rob Walker, Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, National Deaf CAMHS (Central England)
16:30 – 17:00 Questions and poster discussion
17:00 Finish
Delivered via Zoom On the 6th November, from 09.30am – 12.30pm From £30pp, includes CPD certificate.
Next month, the Oxford and Reading ACAMH Branch are offering an online event titled ‘Enhancing young people’s mental wellbeing through digital technology’. “Now more than ever we need to be considering the impact of digital media on the mental health of young people, both positive and negative, and how we can support them. We will discuss the key challenges faced in relation to child and adolescent mental health in the fast-paced digital environment.
“Dr. Amy Orben, Dr. Ann Oszivadjian, Professor Pete Etchells, and Mary Jane Stroud look at how digital tech affects well-being, an autism app, gaming, and the impact of digital media on the mental health of young people, both positive and negative, and how we can support them.
Click below to read more or to book a place: Full details.