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  1. When ‘Insomnia’ Is Not Insomnia: Understanding Circadian Delay in Adolescents
    Sep 27, 2026 · original
    Sleep problems are common in adolescence, but the label “insomnia” can sometimes obscure what is actually happening. Puberty is associated with a biological shift toward later sleep and wake timing. And when that shift collides with early school mornings and other social demands, adolescents may report difficulty falling asleep, morning sleepiness, and daytime impairment, symptoms that may look like insomnia. Arnesen et al. (2025) examined this overlap in 3,867 Norwegian high-school students. Using the Bergen Insomnia Scale, 34.5% met operationalised criteria for insomnia, yet among these adolescents, 88.4% also reported at least one feature consistent with circadian delay, such as difficulty waking on school days, sleeping late when allowed, waking at 10:00 or later on free days, or oversleeping for school. Therefore, difficulty falling asleep in an adolescent should not automatically b
  2. The use of the term ‘complex’ in mental health services: is it time to move towards more inclusive language?
    Sep 27, 2026 · original
    What does “complex” mean in mental health care? The term ‘complex’ is widely used by mental health professionals, but it can mean different things in different contexts. Sometimes it refers to difficulties that are chronic or severe. For example, ‘complex trauma’ usually describes exposure to multiple or prolonged traumatic events, in contrast to ‘simple trauma’, which is typically used to describe a single, identifiable traumatic event. At other times, ‘complex’ is used to indicate the presence of co-occurring conditions. A young person may be described as having a ‘complex presentation’ if they have received more than one diagnosis. Related terms such as ‘complex mental health conditions’, ‘complex care’, ‘complex needs’ and ‘complex support services’ are also common, although definitions vary. Often, the word is used to signal that multidisciplinary input may be needed. I have become
  3. Self-Harm in Young People: Turning Contact with Services into Opportunities for Care
    Sep 21, 2026 · original
    When a young person presents after self-harm, clinicians have an opportunity to understand their distress, identify their needs and organise support. Research by Aggarwal and colleagues (2025), examines the circumstances surrounding self-harm in young people who subsequently died by suicide. Drawing on UK-wide records for 544 young people aged 10–19, the study found that almost half had a recorded history of self-harm. Those who had self-harmed recently frequently experienced several overlapping difficulties and had often been in contact with services before their deaths. The findings highlight the importance of comprehensive assessment and coordinated care, while revealing the limits of prevention approaches that depend on a known history of self-harm. Approximately half of these young people had no such history recorded. Understanding both groups is essential when considering where ser
  4. Self-Guided Intervention for Intergenerational Anxiety
    Sep 21, 2026 · original
    Children of parents who experience significant anxiety are themselves at increased risk of developing anxiety problems, reflecting a complex combination of inherited vulnerability and environmental influences, including the ways children learn about threat, avoidance, uncertainty, and coping within everyday family life. This raises an important question: rather than waiting for children to develop an anxiety disorder and then treating them, could we intervene earlier by supporting anxious parents to create experiences that foster confidence and reduce avoidant patterns? Dunn et al. (2024) tested this idea in a large randomised controlled trial involving 1,811 highly anxious parents of children aged 2–11 years. Parents were allocated either to a completely self-guided online parenting intervention or to a no-intervention control condition. The programme translated an earlier face-to-face
  5. Trauma-Informed Practice Training: Common Trauma Myths
    Sep 18, 2026 · original
    Build your understanding of childhood trauma with our free trauma-informed practice training. Uncover the truth behind common trauma myths and learn what the evidence actually says. Start free training Update your knowledge of trauma and PTSD Misconceptions around childhood trauma can accidentally lead to signs being missed, assumptions being made, or young people not getting the support they need when they really need it. With so much conflicting advice out there, it’s tough to know what the evidence says and what it actually means for everyday life. Yet, separating trauma myth from fact can make a real difference to how you understand and support a young person who’s experienced trauma. This free trauma-informed training session helps you separate the facts from fiction. You’ll learn from Professor Sarah Halligan as she explores how PTSD can show up in children and adolescents, what we
  6. Adolescent Mental Health Training: Inside the Teen Brain – Season 2
    Sep 18, 2026 · original
    Free adolescent mental health training to develop your knowledge of the teenage brain and support your professional development. Get started Explore adolescent mental health through the teenage brain During adolescence, the brain goes through a lot of development. But what do those changes actually mean for a young person’s mental health? And how do they affect the way a teen learns and behaves in school and everyday life? In this six-part mental health training for professionals, you’ll hear from mental health experts about what happens in the brain during adolescence and why it matters. Each episode covers a different topic: depression, education, self-harm, bullying, ADHD, and the lived experience of receiving a diagnosis. And each conversation looks at three big questions: What’s the background? So what? And now what? Listen now Learn from leading experts in teenage brain development
  7. ADHD Training for Professionals: ADHD Treatment, Evidence, and Clinical Practice
    Sep 18, 2026 · original
    Free ADHD training for professionals that will enhance your clinical practice and support your professional development. Start free training Keep your ADHD knowledge up to date It’s hard to keep up with all the new research on ADHD. New studies are published, recommendations change, and there isn’t always a simple way to know what the evidence means for your daily practice. Yet, staying informed is essential for delivering the best possible care to your patients and clients. This free CPD ADHD training helps you stay at the forefront of ADHD treatment in children and young people. You’ll gain immediate insights into the latest research and learn how to translate these findings into your day-to-day practice. Designed for busy professionals, our on-demand video modules are easy to fit around your clinical work. Learn on your desktop, tablet, or mobile – anytime, anywhere. Get started Learn
  8. The moral environment we create
    Sep 15, 2026 · original
    Blog by ACAMH Malta The moral health of our society matters to the mental health of our children. In the aftermath of the trial concerning the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia , Malta is confronting difficult questions about justice, accountability, trust and the values we uphold as a society. Whatever an individual’s interpretation of the verdict and its wider implications, children and adolescents are watching closely. They observe not only what happens in courtrooms and public institutions, but also how adults respond : The language we use, the anger we amplify, the standards we follow and the values we defend. Children form their understanding of fairness, authority, safety and responsibility through the behaviour of adults and the dependability of institutions . When they repeatedly encounter allegations of serious wrongdoing, public hostility, social division or an apparent
  9. Supporting Quality Peer Review – Peer Review Week 2026
    Sep 14, 2026 · original
    As a part of Peer Review Week 2026, to show our gratitude for the ongoing support and service of our reviewers to the journals, and the wider scientific community, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all peer reviewers. Reviewers serve a vital role in maintaining the high standards of ACAMH’s journals, providing diligent and insightful feedback to authors and serving as the foundation of the production of fascinating, valued papers in the field of child and adolescent mental health, and beyond. The theme of 2026’s Peer Review Week is ‘ Peer Review Capacity: Volume, Speed, and Quality ‘. Submissions continue to rapidly increase, while recent developments like AI-use simultaneously pose concerns for research integrity and increase required triage, whilst also raising expectations for faster decision-making. Balancing the volume, speed and quality of returned reviews is all the more
  10. Recognising the Vital Role of Our Journal Reviewers
    Sep 14, 2026 · original
    ACAMH wants to express our gratitude to every single reviewer from 2025 for their invaluable contributions to the JCPP , the CAMH journal and JCPP Advances , and the wider academic community as a whole. We are deeply appreciative of the time and effort required to provide detailed, thoughtful reviews. Reviews serve a vital function in the production of fascinating papers and exciting progress in the field of child and adolescent mental health. Thank you all for your commitment and generosity. JCPP All Reviewers – 2025 Aase Villadsen, Abigail de Arellano, Adam Miller, Adrian Askelund, Adriene Beltz, Aet O’Leary, Aislinn Bowler, Aja Murray, Alan Apter, Alecia Vogel-Hammen, Alessandra Sansavini, Alessandro Crippa, Alessio Bellato, Alex Lloyd, Alex Petryczenko, Alexander L. Gerlach, Alexander McTier, Alexander Neumann, Alexandra Zapko-Willmes, Alexia Polillo, Alexis Brieant, ALİ EVREN TUFAN,
  11. Supporting emotion regulation in adolescents with ADHD/ADHD symptoms: Evidence-informed tips for practitioners
    Sep 13, 2026 · original
    Supporting adolescents with ADHD symptoms to develop their emotional regulation skills can contribute to their wellbeing. We’re outlining some key skills that evidence suggests could be most helpful . Why is emotion regulation important for adolescents with ADHD symptoms? ADHD symptoms refer to difficulties in attention and/or hyperactivity and impulsivity. An estimated ~5.6% of adolescents meet ADHD diagnostic criteria (Salari et al., 2023); however, many more are affected at ‘subclinical’ levels (Kirova et al., 2019). Emotion regulation difficulties (or ‘emotion dysregulation’) are commonly associated with ADHD symptoms (Sobanski et al., 2010), manifesting as very intense, change-able (‘labile’), or persistent emotions; strong emotional reactions; or emotionally-driven behaviours (e.g., ‘lashing out’) (Graziano & Garcia, 2016; Murray et al., 2021a). The tendency for ADHD brains to gene
  12. How empathy predicts bullying and victimisation
    Sep 7, 2026 · original
    Sadly, bullying in schools is very common. Around one in three children report that they have experienced peer victimisation themselves (Unesco, 2018) 1 . Victimised children are at an increased risk of feeling anxious or depressed, potentially missing school and struggling with their classes, and can even experience mental health problems later in life (Arseneault et al., 2010) 2 . Bullies on the other hand might be more likely to struggle with behavioural problems and have a propensity for later substance abuse (Kaltiala-Heino et al., 2000) 3 . Why empathy training is part of anti-bullying programmes Because of the impact of bullying on all who are involved, many anti-bullying interventions have been designed to decrease its prevalence and negative impact (Gaffney et al., 2019) 4 . A common aspect of such interventions is empathy training, as empathy has been linked to increasing proso
  13. Editorial Assistant Vacancy – Join Our Team
    Sep 3, 2026 · original
    We’re hiring an Editorial Assistant to support our fantastic publishing team. In this remote-working role, you’ll manage manuscript workflows, prepare meeting logistics, help shape the content that reaches thousands of readers. You’ll report directly to the Publications Director and coordinate the annual ACAMH Awards Programme. Apply today! Deadline for Applications 28 September 5pm UK About the role Job title: Editorial Assistant Accountable to: Publications Director Summary of the role: To oversee the day-to-day running of the flagship journal, the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry ( JCPP) , and coordinate the annual ACAMH Awards programme. The role primarily involves actioning and planning specific and routine journal administrative tasks, as well as maintaining active correspondence with all parties to ensure the journal runs efficiently and effectively. It is an interesting
  14. When Family-Based Treatment Stalls: Can We Adapt Earlier and More Precisely?
    Aug 31, 2026 · original
    Family-Based Treatment (FBT) has the strongest evidence base among psychological treatments for adolescents with anorexia nervosa, yet a substantial proportion of young people do not achieve full recovery. One predictor of outcome is what happens very early in the treatment: adolescents who gain sufficient weight within the first few sessions are considerably more likely to do well later. This raises an important clinical question: If a young person is not responding early, should clinicians simply continue standard FBT, or should treatment be adapted? Lock, Le Grange, Bohon, Matheson, and Jo (2024) tested this question in a randomised clinical trial involving 107 adolescents with anorexia nervosa and their families. Young people who failed to gain 2.4 kg by session 4 were classified as early non-responders and randomly assigned either to continue standard FBT or to receive three additio
  15. Meet the expert on Family-Based Treatment (FBT)
    Aug 24, 2026 · original
    On 29 October 2026, ACAMH will host ‘Family-Based Treatment for Adolescent Anorexia Nervosa’ . We caught up with the presenter – Professor Daniel Le Grange, a Visiting Scientist at Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany and Emeritus Professor at the University of California, San Francisco, and Emeritus Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience at The University of Chicago – about the topic itself, his career, and his hopes for the event. ACAMH – You co-developed Family-Based Treatment (FBT) nearly four decades ago — how did you come to specialise in this area? DLG – I arrived from South Africa at the Institute of Psychiatry and the Maudsley Hospital in London in the mid-1980s, just as the adolescent treatment team was embarking on a clinical research programme of family therapy for young people with AN. As we now know, that endeavour brought about a sea change in how we ca
  16. Mentalising and Emotion Regulation in Children and Families
    Aug 17, 2026 · original
    Children referred to mental health services frequently experience a mixture of emotional and behavioural difficulties. Anxiety may coexist with anger, withdrawal with disruptive behaviour, or sadness with conflict at home and school. Many evidence-based treatments were developed around a single diagnosis, creating a mismatch between research and the complexity clinicians encounter in routine practice. Midgley et al. (2023) describe the Emotion Regulation in Children (ERiC tria), the first large randomised clinical trial designed to evaluate a brief form of Mentalization-Based Treatment for children aged 6–12 with co-occurring internalising and externalising difficulties. The intervention aims to strengthen children’s and parents’ ability to understand behaviour in relation to thoughts, feelings and intentions, seeking to improve emotion regulation within the child and across the parent–c
  17. Annual Review of ACEs research
    Aug 17, 2026 · original
    It is now over 20 years since the publication of the seminal research by Fellitti and colleagues (Fellitti et al 1998) ‘ The Relationship of childhood abuse and household dysfunction to many of the leading causes of death in adults: The Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study.’ By 2016 Hughes and her colleagues (Hughes et al 2016) were able to carry out a systematic review and meta-analysis of 37 studies reporting risks of health outcomes, for a total of 253 719 participants. Individuals with at least four ACEs were at increased risk of all health outcomes compared with individuals with no ACEs. This Annual Review of ACEs research and practice reflects the changing face of current developments. Kat Ford (Bellis et 2025) will present research measuring childhood experience of physical and/or verbal abuse and current mental well-being. Interestingly there has been a significant drop in t
  18. Cultural Formulation: When Does It Become Stereotyping?
    Aug 10, 2026 · original
    Cultural formulation can help clinicians understand how culture shapes distress, help-seeking and experiences of illness. However, when cultural knowledge replaces curiosity about the individual, it can become the very stereotyping it is intended to prevent. When an explanation arrives before an assessment Growing up in India, taking a child to mental health services was not something many families around me would have considered. Distress that left no visible mark was often something to overcome, not something a clinic addressed. So, when I struggled with mathematics, the explanation arrived before any assessment did: I was not trying hard enough. More effort would fix the numbers. The possibility of dyslexia and dyscalculia, eventually named when I was fourteen, went unconsidered because the world around me had already settled on its answer: effort and character. I was not assessed. I
  19. Meet the expert on ADHD and Depression – Prof. Sinead Rhodes
    Aug 10, 2026 · original
    On 15 September 2026, ACAMH will host ‘ ADHD and Depression ‘. We caught up with one of the presenters – Professor Sinead Rhodes, a Professor of Developmental Neuropsychology at the University of Edinburgh with 30 years experience of conducting and publishing research on Neurodevelopmental conditions including ADHD, autism, Dyspraxia/DCD, FASD and Williams syndrome – about the topic itself, her career, and her hopes for the event. How did you come to specialise in the link between ADHD and depression? My research has shown that children and young people with ADHD have difficulties in a range of developmental outcomes including cognition, learning, and relationships. These difficulties can contribute to poor well-being and this drew my interest in the development of depression in young people with ADHD. ADHD and depression are often thought of as separate conditions — why do they co-occur
  20. Nature and Mental Health: Benefits of Nature for Inpatient Care
    Aug 3, 2026 · original
    At Marlborough House, an adolescent unit in Swindon, we have been working with nature to improve young people’s wellbeing. Nature-based approaches are increasingly recognised as valuable within CAMHS, including inpatient settings, and Marlborough House has contributed to this growing evidence. 1 Alongside this, we have been asking ourselves, ‘How does an inpatient CAMHS unit compare to our own perception of a healing environment?’ As busy CAMHS professionals, we know that recovery from emotional strain depends on connection, rest, movement and time outdoors. Yet many of these essentials are limited within inpatient care. This raises the question – if the environment itself does not support wellbeing, how can it fully support recovery? In this blog, we reflect on our work at Marlborough House and explore the growing role of nature and mental health within inpatient care. How nature improv

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