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CEO @acamh.bsky.social · Not just disseminating knowledge - fostering new understanding in child & adolescent mental health 0-25 Journals: JCPP ·JCPP Advances · CAMH www.acamhlearn.org www.acamh.org #ChildMentalHealth #MentalHealthResearch #EvidenceBased

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Martin Pratt @martinpratt.bsky.social · 11h
📄 From #JCPP: Evocative effects of children's education‐associated genetics on maternal parenting: results from the Norwegian mother, father and child cohort study 👉 doi.org/10.1111/jcpp.70025 #MentalHealthResearch
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Martin Pratt @martinpratt.bsky.social · 17h
📄 From #CAMH: Bridging the gap: unveiling key links between autism and anxiety symptoms in autistic children and youth using a network analysis in pooled data from four countries 👉 doi.org/10.1111/camh.70026 #MentalHealthResearch
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Martin Pratt @martinpratt.bsky.social · 18h
📄 From #JCPP: Editorial Perspective: Issues for DSM 6 – an Alternative Model for Neurodevelopmental Disorders to enhance nosological validity and clinical utility 👉 doi.org/10.1111/jcpp.70017 #MentalHealthResearch
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Martin Pratt @martinpratt.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
📄 From #CAMH: Preterm birth, bullying victimization, and mental health in adulthood: A prospective cohort study in Germany 👉 doi.org/10.1111/camh.70025 #MentalHealthResearch
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Martin Pratt @martinpratt.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
📄 From #JCPP: Have parenting programs for disruptive child behavior become less effective? 👉 doi.org/10.1111/jcpp.70049 #MentalHealthResearch
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Martin Pratt @martinpratt.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
On my listen list, super interesting
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Martin Pratt @martinpratt.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
“Understanding treatment benefits, but failing to understand the negative effects associated with these treatments, results in an incomplete intervention profile.” 👉 Watch the full video on ACAMH Learn #ChildMentalHealth
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Adverse event monitoring and reporting in studies of paediatric…
Kalee Lodewyk on her CAMH journal paper ‘Review: Adverse event monitoring and reporting in studies of pediatric psychosocial interventions: a systematic review’.
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Martin Pratt @martinpratt.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
📄 From #JCPP: Developing language in a developing body: genetic associations of infant gross motor behaviour and self‐care/symbolic actions with emerging language abilities 👉 doi.org/10.1111/jcpp.70021 #MentalHealthResearch
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Martin Pratt @martinpratt.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
“…while the ADI-R and ADOS-2 are valuable assessment tools for individuals without ID, they cannot replace integrated expert clinical judgment.” www.jaacap.org/article/S089...
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Diagnostic Accuracy of the Autism Diagnostic Interview–Revised and the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition, in a Naturalistic High-Risk Autism Spectrum Disorder Sample Aged 6-25 Yea...
The Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R) and the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule-Second Edition (ADOS-2) are widely regarded as gold-standard instruments for the diagnosis of autism spec...
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Martin Pratt @martinpratt.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
📄 From #CAMH: Review Article: The acceptability and effectiveness of standardised diagnostic assessment approaches in children and young people's mental health services – an updated systematic review 👉 doi.org/10.1111/camh.70007 #MentalHealthResearch
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Martin Pratt @martinpratt.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
📄 From #CAMH: Commentary: Where to next for universal school‐based mental health interventions? Don't through the baby out with the bathwater 👉 doi.org/10.1111/camh.70009 #MentalHealthResearch
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Martin Pratt @martinpratt.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
📄 From #JCPP: Research Review: On the (mis)use of puberty data in the ABCD Study® – a systematic review, problem illustration, and path forward 👉 doi.org/10.1111/jcpp.70035 #MentalHealthResearch
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Martin Pratt @martinpratt.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
“when somebody is treated with ADHD medications, in particular stimulants and methylphenidate, for a couple of years, we can notice a decrease in the rate of all-cause mortality” 👉 Watch the full video on ACAMH Learn #ChildMentalHealth #ADHD #EvidenceBased
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Evidence on the pharmacological treatment of ADHD | ACAMH Learn
Professor Samuele Cortese discusses ADHD pharmacological treatments, comparing stimulants' efficacy and tolerability, emphasising the balance between short-term effects and long-term implications in clinical…
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Kasey Stanton @kstanton.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Checkout our lab's brief editorial reviewing ideas for better connecting the HiTOP with social-cognitive vulnerability research and third-wave, transdiagnostic treatment approaches. acamh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
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JCPP Advances | ACAMH Child Development Journal | Wiley Online Library
Various avenues of transdiagnostic research hold promise for improving diagnosis and treatment but remain fragmented in some ways. We provide recommendations for integrating dimensional assessment gu....
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Martin Pratt @martinpratt.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
📄 From #CAMH: Innovations in Practice: Beyond the clinic – embracing natural environments in mental health care for children and young people 👉 doi.org/10.1111/camh.12768 #MentalHealthResearch
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Martin Pratt @martinpratt.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Recent research has shown that children and young people with social anxiety disorder don't get the same benefits from generic treatment as those with other anxiety disorders (Kerns et al, 2013). www.acamh.org/topic/anxiety-disorde… #ChildMentalHealth
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Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety Disorders: an introduction to causes, diagnosis, treatment and areas of uncertainty. Latest blogs, events, publications, videos and podcasts.
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Martin Pratt @martinpratt.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Catriona Mellor (Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust). 👉 Watch the full video on ACAMH Learn #ChildMentalHealth #Wellbeing
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Bringing nature into CAMHS inpatient services: reflections on…
Dr. Catriona Mellor shares learning and reflections from the work on Marlborough House adolescent Unit which has been attempting to tackle this issue by weaving nature into the daily routine, into care plans…
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Martin Pratt @martinpratt.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Before calling an #adolescent’s #sleep problem #insomnia, examine what happens when they are allowed to sleep on their own schedule www.acamh.org/blog/when-in...
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When ‘Insomnia’ Is Not Insomnia: Understanding Circadian Delay in Adolescents
Sleep problems in adolescents may reflect circadian delay rather than insomnia. Explore research on teenage sleep, puberty, school schedules, and daytime impairment.
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Martin Pratt @martinpratt.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
📄 From #CAMH: Technology Matters: Online Support and Intervention (OSI) for child anxiety problems – an example of the journey from research to practice 👉 doi.org/10.1111/camh.12775 #MentalHealthResearch
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Martin Pratt @martinpratt.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
📄 From #CAMH: Response – Building on existing knowledge and redefining rather than abandoning the well‐established ‘clinical high risk for psychosis’ prevention paradigm 👉 doi.org/10.1111/camh.12777 #MentalHealthResearch
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Martin Pratt @martinpratt.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
📄 From #CAMH: Debate: Are we overpathologising young people's mental health? Research shows otherwise – mental health conditions are not being recognised or diagnosed in healthcare settings 👉 doi.org/10.1111/camh.70019 #MentalHealthResearch
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Martin Pratt @martinpratt.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
“Memories for traumatic events are different to memories for normal events. They may intrude through their nightmares, they may come out in their play.” 👉 Watch the full video on ACAMH Learn #ChildMentalHealth #ComplexPTSD #PTSD
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Trauma in Children | ACAMH Learn
Dr Sian Williams and Dr David Trickey explore how trauma affects the brain and body, through the voices of young people impacted by the Grenfell tragedy. They highlight the lasting effects of early trauma and…
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Martin Pratt @martinpratt.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
📄 From #CAMH: Commentary: Industry collaboration: A call for ‘industry literacy’ – a commentary on Bourgaize et al. (2025) 👉 doi.org/10.1111/camh.70017 #MentalHealthResearch
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Martin Pratt @martinpratt.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
📄 From #CAMH: Commentary: How do we get platforms to share data with independent researchers? Regulation alone will not cut it: a commentary on Livingston et al. (2023), Bourgaize et al. (2025) 👉 doi.org/10.1111/camh.70020 #MentalHealthResearch
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Martin Pratt @martinpratt.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Emma Woodhouse (Neurodevelopmental Specialist at The Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience.). 👉 Watch the full video on ACAMH Learn #ChildMentalHealth #ADIR #ADOS
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Tools for the process of assessment and diagnosis of Autism | ACAMH…
The core autism features according to the diagnostic systems (DSM, ICD) are explored by Emma Woodhouse. Understand the process of autism assessment, influencing factors, and key assessment manuals such as…
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Martin Pratt @martinpratt.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
📄 From #JCPP: Maternal expressions of warmth and negativity and adolescent mental health: using longitudinal monozygotic twin‐difference analyses to approach causal inference 👉 doi.org/10.1111/jcpp.70020 #MentalHealthResearch
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Martin Pratt @martinpratt.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
📄 From #JCPP: The longitudinal role of sleep on self‐harm during adolescence: A birth cohort study 👉 doi.org/10.1111/jcpp.70018 #MentalHealthResearch
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ACAMH - Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health @acamh.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
📢 We’re hiring! ACAMH is looking for an Editorial Assistant to join our publishing team. A fully remote role supporting the day-to-day running of @TheJCPP and the ACAMH Awards Programme. Apply by 28 September, 5pm UK. bit.ly/4iIOQi2 #Jobs #Publishing #ChildMentalHealth
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Editorial Assistant Vacancy – Join Our Team
We’re hiring an Editorial Assistant to support our fantastic publishing team. You'll report directly to the Publications Director.
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Martin Pratt @martinpratt.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
“Autistic females are more likely to employ compensatory behaviours, such as eye contact, small talk, gestures, to mitigate some of their social challenges.” 👉 Watch the full video on ACAMH Learn #ChildMentalHealth #ASD #GenderAndGenderIdentity
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Females and Autism | ACAMH Learn
Understand the female autism phenotype and its significance in the field of autism research and clinical practice in a talk from Clare Harrop. Gain knowledge on subtle differences between males and females on…
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Martin Pratt @martinpratt.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
📄 From #JCPP: Competition between the positive youth development and the psychopathological system among adolescents: less vulnerability or more scarring? 👉 doi.org/10.1111/jcpp.70015 #MentalHealthResearch
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Martin Pratt @martinpratt.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
📄 From #JCPP: Youth psychotic experiences: psychometric evaluation and diagnostic associations of the CAPE‐16 in adolescents from the Norwegian Mother, Father and Child Cohort 👉 doi.org/10.1111/jcpp.70007 #MentalHealthResearch
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Martin Pratt @martinpratt.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
“if you have additional needs, the problems may appear almost completely impossible, and we'll look at practical ways to get beyond that” 👉 Watch the full video on ACAMH Learn #ChildMentalHealth
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Practical Advice for Accessing Healthcare Services | ACAMH Learn
Dr. Carole Buckley offers practical advice, if you or someone you care for has additional needs, to make your healthcare journey easier and help you get the best possible outcomes.
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Martin Pratt @martinpratt.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
[Free access] "...the brutal reality is that our journal receives far more papers than it can publish and the vast majority of submissions will be rejected without being sent for review. So, how to increase those chances?" acamh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
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Martin Pratt @martinpratt.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
📄 From #CAMH: Debate: Are we over‐pathologising young people's mental health? The role of participatory research in moving beyond pathology 👉 doi.org/10.1111/camh.70023 #MentalHealthResearch
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Martin Pratt @martinpratt.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
📄 From #JCPP: Examining the association between cognitive ability and emotional problems across childhood using a genetically informative design: could there be a causal relationship? 👉 doi.org/10.1111/jcpp.70008 #MentalHealthResearch
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Martin Pratt @martinpratt.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
“There is strong and popular belief that parenting in infancy has lifelong implications in the development of personality and coping skills, especially in the context of consistent parenting during infancy.” 👉 Watch the full video on ACAMH Learn #ChildMentalHealth #ChildDevelopment #ParentAndFamily
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Infant Parenting in Context: Challenges, Support Systems, and Policy |…
What challenges do parents face in raising infants today? Dr. Kasiannan explores social, economic, and policy barriers, highlights evidence-based programs, and underscores the lasting impact of responsive…
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Martin Pratt @martinpratt.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Seven-year-old chess prodigy Lucie Pichard casually checkmating her opponent. The casual fan flick post winning move is absolute cinema 😆 #checkmate
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Martin Pratt @martinpratt.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
📄 From #JCPP: Fostering positive mental health outcomes in vulnerable children: Pathways to resilience after preterm birth 👉 doi.org/10.1111/jcpp.70002 #MentalHealthResearch
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Martin Pratt @martinpratt.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
📄 From #JCPP: Research Review: What we have learned about early detection and intervention of borderline personality disorder 👉 doi.org/10.1111/jcpp.70011 #MentalHealthResearch
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Martin Pratt @martinpratt.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
📄 From #JCPP: Parent–child similarity on autism and ADHD traits and children's social functioning and psychological well‐being at 3 years 👉 doi.org/10.1111/jcpp.70014 #MentalHealthResearch
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Martin Pratt @martinpratt.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Stark reading - “People living with severe mental illness in England face a persistent and unacceptable health inequality. On average, they die 15-20 years earlier than the general population, mostly due to preventable physical illnesses.” rethink.org/campaigns-an...
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Closing the Mortality Gap: Tackling health inequalities for people living with severe mental illness
At Rethink Mental Illness, we believe everyone deserves the chance to live a healthy, fulfilling life. Our ‘Closing the Mortality Gap’ report shines a light on the complex drivers behind the mortality...
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Martin Pratt @martinpratt.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Alan Meehan (Lecturer in Psychology (Education), Department of Psychology Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience King's College London). 👉 Watch the full video on ACAMH Learn #ChildMentalHealth #ACEs #PhysicalHealth
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Current issues in ACEs research | ACAMH Learn
What are the current issues in ACEs research? Dr. Alan Meehan looks at how we measure and address childhood adversity
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Martin Pratt @martinpratt.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
📄 From #JCPP: Research Review: What we have learned about the endocannabinoid system in developmental psychopathology 👉 doi.org/10.1111/jcpp.70006 #MentalHealthResearch
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Martin Pratt @martinpratt.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
📄 From #JCPP: Implications of cooccurring ADHD for the cognitive behavioural treatment of anxiety in autistic children 👉 doi.org/10.1111/jcpp.70010 #MentalHealthResearch
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Martin Pratt @martinpratt.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
📄 From #JCPP: Research Review: Are sampling biases masking long‐term effects of hormonal contraceptive use in adolescence on risk for depression? 👉 doi.org/10.1111/jcpp.14180 #MentalHealthResearch
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Martin Pratt @martinpratt.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
📄 From #JCPP: Capturing change in restricted and repetitive behaviour in preschoolers with ASD: A comparison of direct behavioural observation and parent report 👉 doi.org/10.1111/jcpp.70009 #MentalHealthResearch
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Martin Pratt @martinpratt.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
This resource discusses: This film follows Celina as she shares the challenges of raising her daughter with ADHD and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). 👉 Watch the full video on ACAMH Learn #ChildMentalHealth #ADHD #CoOccurring
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Raising a Child with ODD and ADHD | ACAMH Learn
This film follows Celina as she shares the challenges of raising her daughter with ADHD and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). It offers insight into how these conditions affect both school and home life,…
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Martin Pratt @martinpratt.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
📄 From #JCPP: Predictors of Environmental Sensitivity in Syrian refugee children 👉 doi.org/10.1111/jcpp.14178 #MentalHealthResearch
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The Cochrane Collaboration @cochrane.org · 17/09/2026
How can systematic review authors ensure they’re measuring what matters? Join our webinar with Dr Sarah Gorst (liverpooluni.bsky.social) to find out. Learn how core outcome sets can improve outcome selection, consistency, and highlight gaps. Register: www.cochrane.org/events/measu...
Cochrane Methods Support Unit. Measuring what matters: practical guidance on core outcome sets for systematic review authors. 1 October 2026. 08:00 - 09:00 UTC
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Martin Pratt @martinpratt.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
📄 From #JCPP: Dynamics of depression symptoms in adolescents during three types of psychotherapy and post‐treatment follow‐up 👉 doi.org/10.1111/jcpp.14175 #MentalHealthResearch
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