The Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health

'Mind the Kids': an ACAMH podcast

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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 for a host of free evidence-ba...

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The Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health

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Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

DNA Methylation, Lateral Ventricular Volume, and Psychiatric Risk for Schizophrenia 18.12.2023

DOI:  10.13056/acamh.25592 In this Papers Podcast, Dr. Charlotte Cecil and Dr. Mannan Luo  discuss their co-authored JCPP paper ‘DNA methylation at birth and lateral ventricular volume in childhood: a neuroimaging epigenetics study’ ( https://doi.org/10.1111/jcpp.13866 ). There is an overview of the paper, methodology, key findings, and implications for practice. Discussion points include: Definit...

Neurodevelopmental Dimensional Assessment and Genomic Risk of Neuropsychiatric Conditions 12.12.2023

DOI: 10.13056/acamh.25584 In this Papers Podcast, Dr. Sam Chawner discusses his JCPP Advances paper ‘Neurodevelopmental dimensional assessment of young children at high genomic risk of neuropsychiatric conditions’ ( https://doi.org/10.1002/jcv2.12162 ). Sam is the first author of the paper. There is an overview of the paper, methodology, key findings, and implications for practice. Discussion poin...

Bridging the Child Mental Health Care Gap in LMICs: RESEED and Task-shifted, Teacher-led Care 04.12.2023

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,...

The Provision of Mental Health Support for Young People in Care 01.12.2023

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. Disc...

Online Behaviours and the Impact on Mental Health: Insights from the OxWell Student Survey 27.11.2023

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 st...

Mood and Anxiety Disorders in the Children of Depressed Parents 23.11.2023

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...

Melatonin Use and the Risk of Self-Harm and Unintentional Injuries in Youths 20.11.2023

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 point...

Effectiveness of Nurse-home Visiting in Improving Child and Maternal Outcomes Prenatally 16.11.2023

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...

Adverse Event Monitoring and Reporting in Studies of Pediatric Psychosocial Interventions 13.11.2023

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...

Treatment of Childhood Disruptive Behaviour Disorders and Callous-Unemotional Traits 09.11.2023

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 dis...

Efficacy of Stimulants for Preschool ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) 06.11.2023

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 pa...

Evidence Synthesis Studies, and Autonomic Dysregulation and Self-injurious Thoughts and Behaviour 02.11.2023

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 dysregulati...

S1 Ep1: Colouring the Mind: Racism and Mental Health - The Concept 31.10.2023

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, r...

S1 Ep3: Ep. 3 Personality Function, Dysfunction, & the Social Domains Organisation of Mentalizing Processes 23.10.2023

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 implic...

S1 Ep2: Ep. 2 Personality Function, Dysfunction, & the Social Domains Organisation of Mentalizing Processes 23.10.2023

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 domain...

S1 Ep1: Ep. 1 Personality Function, Dysfunction, & the Social Domains Organisation of Mentalizing Processes 23.10.2023

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 dysfun...

Heterogeneity in Children’s Reading Comprehension Difficulties 16.10.2023

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...

S1 Ep2: Friendships and Mental Health: Insights from the OxWell Student Survey 09.10.2023

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 th...

Academic Motivation in Youth With and Without Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) 02.10.2023

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 imp...

Oxytocin Administration, Neural Sensitivity, and Autism 25.09.2023

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 im...

Common Elements in Treatments for Youth Suicide Attempts and Self-harm 18.09.2023

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...

Preventing Anxiety in the Children of Anxious Parents 11.09.2023

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....

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) – Understanding the Diagnosis 08.09.2023

DOI: 10.13056/acamh.24914 In this ‘In Conversation’ podcast, Sandra Butcher , Chief Executive of National FASD , and Rachel Jackson , a member of National FASD Adult and Young Adults with FASD Advisory Committee and a lived experience perspective, provide insight into FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder). In the United Kingdom, September is celebrated as FASD Awareness Month, with 9 September 20...

S1 Ep1: Networks of Care: Insights from the Oxwell Student Survey 04.09.2023

DOI: 10.13056/acamh.24650 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. In this episode, Professor Mina Fazel , Dr. Emma Soneson , and Dr. Simon White will provide insight into what the OxWell Student Survey is, discuss...

Barriers & Facilitators Of Implementation Of Evidence-Based Interventions In CYP Mental Health Care 29.08.2023

DOI: 10.13056/acamh.24715 In this Papers Podcast, Ari Peters-Corbett , Dr. Sheryl Parke , Dr. Holly Bear , and Dr. Tim Clarke discuss their co-authored CAMH review paper ‘ Barriers and facilitators of implementation of evidence-based interventions in children and young people’s mental health care – a systematic review ‘ ( https://doi.org/10.1111/camh.12672 ). There is an overview of the paper, met...

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