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Martin Pratt @martinpratt.bsky.social · 1d

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Neuroanatomical Variability and Early Substance Use Initiation: Insights from the ABCD Study

Adolescence is a period of rapid brain development, making it a sensitive window for experiences that may shape long-term outcomes. A new study from the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) p...

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ACAMH - Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health @acamh.bsky.social · Jan 23

The brilliant Prof Dennis Ougrin gives a 6min explainer talk on 'Interventions to reduce self-harm in youth'.

He highlights its link to suicide risk, and emphasises timely, therapeutic assessments, and immediate follow-up post-emergency room visits.

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Interventions to reduce self-harm in youth

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Martin Pratt @martinpratt.bsky.social · 2d

This new paper builds on previous research reviewing the effectiveness of the Integrative Holistic Model of Play Therapy. Clinical outcomes collected over 5 years from normal practice settings are analysed using robust statistical testing playtherapy.org.uk/outcomes-and...

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ACAMH - Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health @acamh.bsky.social · 7d

Go beyond symptom management—help your clients with #ADHD, and their families, thrive! Our Motivational Interviewing (MI) training covers practical tools to enhance self-efficacy & collaboration throughout the treatment process.

EARLY BIRD! https://bit.ly/44OwGnY

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Martin Pratt @martinpratt.bsky.social · 14d

Does paracetamol cause autism? The short answer is: no. www.thetransmitter.org/spectrum/aut...

Autism experts question HHS statements on Tylenol, leucovorin

Concerns include the administration’s reliance on weak, correlational evidence rather than established research.

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Kapil Sayal @kapilsayal.bsky.social · 14d

Debate section in this month’s @acamh.bsky.social CAMH journal:

Are we over-pathologising young people's mental health?

With Rachel Hiller, our perspective: “Research shows otherwise – mental health conditions are not being recognised or diagnosed in healthcare settings”

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ACAMH - Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health @acamh.bsky.social · Jun 5

Latest child and adolescent mental health news in the ACAMH enews
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Includes...
CAMH journal #OpenAccess Special Issue
New ACAMH Learn video on #Parenting styles
Blog on #Autistic Adults Transitioning to Independence
Mind the Kids pod on #Anxiety & #Paranoia

Open Access Special Issue - CAMH journal

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Martin Pratt @martinpratt.bsky.social · 27d

Join our webinar on 6 November 2025 (1pm) to learn how to address motivational challenges in ADHD, use Motivational Interviewing strategies to boost engagement, tailor treatment to personal goals, manage non-adherence, & support patient autonomy throughout the treatment process tinyurl.com/mr3bdzyh

Incorporating Motivational Interviewing into Evidence-Based Treatments for ADHD

Parent-Teen Therapy for Executive Function Deficits and ADHD: the STAND approachThis presentation provides specialized training in Motivational Interviewing (MI) for professionals working with individ...

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Martin Pratt @martinpratt.bsky.social · 28d

Simple teacher assessments of language difficulties in first year predict academic struggles throughout primary school. Most children eventually get SEN support, but it's inconsistent & drops off at transitions. Early identification + sustained support needed tinyurl.com/439rm3hr

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ACAMH - Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health @acamh.bsky.social · Aug 18

ACAMH Learn - Dr. Amy Pearson challenges five common misconceptions about autism, using contemporary evidence to advocate for a modern perspective that promotes a more informed and inclusive understanding of autistic individuals.
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Autism: Myth Busting

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Martin Pratt @martinpratt.bsky.social · 29d

Meta-analysis (19 RCTs, n=1,720): Improvements in constructive parenting, reduced non-constructive parenting & parent–child affection jointly explained concurrent reductions in child #ADHD symptoms, oppositional behaviour & functional impairment. Full article 👇 tinyurl.com/4dc98e5z

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Martin Pratt @martinpratt.bsky.social · 29d

Google’s Med-Gemini healthcare #AI claimed a patient had an “old left basilar ganglia infarct.” That body part doesn’t exist. Experts warn these hallucinations in clinical contexts aren’t typos—they’re risks to patient safety futurism.com/neoscope/goo...

Doctors Horrified After Google's Healthcare AI Makes Up a Body Part That Does Not Exist in Humans

In Google's May 2024 research paper introducing healthcare AI model, Med-Gemini, the AI made up a body part that doesn't exist.

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Martin Pratt @martinpratt.bsky.social · Sep 8

New research reveals school-based interventions can reduce screen time & boost physical activity in students, but we need better studies to guide policy. The variation in findings highlights why local context matters for effective interventions acamh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

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ACAMH - Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health @acamh.bsky.social · Aug 30

What are the likely causes of #Depression in adolescence?

Explore the key features and prevalence of adolescent depression, and why early prevention matters with this interesting talk on ACAMH Learn from Prof Andrew Lewis.

Watch now! https://bit.ly/4k1oJRs

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ACAMH - Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health @acamh.bsky.social · Aug 22

Via #ACAMHlearn - Kim Sheffield covers essential insights on identifying and discussing eating disorders among youth. She offers specific guidance tailored for parents, educators, social or youth workers, and peers.
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How to Support Young People with Eating Disorders

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Martin Pratt @martinpratt.bsky.social · Aug 21

New research: Children's social fears develop through the interplay between how parents talk about social situations and each child's unique temperament. Gentle, supportive communication—tailored to individual sensitivities—may help reduce social fears tinyurl.com/mrek3627

Social Fears in Children: The Roles of Parental Communication and Child Temperament

A recent longitudinal study by Zeytinoglu and colleagues (2025) provides insights into how parental verbal communication and child characteristics contribute to the transmission of social fears. The s...

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The Mental Elf @thementalelf.bsky.social · Aug 13

🩺 Psychotropic meds save lives, but they can also affect almost every system in the body.

From weight gain to heart rhythm changes, sexual side effects & sleep problems; these impacts are often overlooked.

Lancet Commission OUT TODAY offers evidence-based ways to prevent & manage them.

🧵 THREAD

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Martin Pratt @martinpratt.bsky.social · Aug 13

Promising #PTSD study result: Online cognitive therapy showed 80% lower odds of meeting PTSD criteria vs waitlist control. 94% participant retention, no therapy dropouts & benefits sustained 38 weeks later. All feasibility thresholds met for larger trial acamh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

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Martin Pratt @martinpratt.bsky.social · Aug 12

This conceptual paper opens up new child-centred perspectives on children's participation in child protection, arguing that more attention to child centred participation can enhance participatory and protective practices in the field of child protection
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Safety and beyond? Exploring children's priorities for their participation in the child protection and welfare process

Participation by children and young people is an increasingly important guiding principle in child protection policy and practice, thanks to the influ…

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Martin Pratt @martinpratt.bsky.social · Aug 8

#Autistic females face a diagnostic maze: more likely to receive psychiatric diagnoses before autism AND continue needing care for them after. The clinical challenge? Distinguishing true support needs from overlapping presentations to ensure timely, appropriate care tinyurl.com/3zpx26sy

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ACAMH - Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health @acamh.bsky.social · Aug 6

🆕🎤Mind the Kids pod - Dysgraphia and neurodevelopmental disorders: Insights from research

Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts from, or catch on www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1UC...

@claragfaria.bsky.social welcomes Associate Professor Thomas Gargot to talk about digital interventions

Mind the Kids - Dysgraphia and neurodevelopmental disorders: Insights from research

YouTube video by Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health

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Martin Pratt @martinpratt.bsky.social · Aug 5

For more evidence-based information on #ADHD, visit our topic guide www.acamh.org/topic/adhd/ and explore our growing range of free to access talks on ACAMH Learn acamhlearn.org/Topic/ADHD%2...

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorders (ADHD)

ADHD is a behavioural disorder characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, affecting both home life and educational settings. ADHD extends beyond behavioural and academic challenges,...

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Martin Pratt @martinpratt.bsky.social · Aug 5

8pm, Channel 4 this evening - 'Do you have #ADHD?', a Channel 4 documentary - featuring Clare Bailey Mosley. @acamh.bsky.social President Prof Stephen Scott provides expert information about ADHD in children, separating fact from fiction on ADHD traits www.channel4.com/programmes/d...

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Martin Pratt @martinpratt.bsky.social · Aug 4

Teacher-reported language difficulties predict academic struggles up to 7 years later across phonics, reading, writing & maths. Concerning: 38% of children with speech/language needs lose their SEN registration when transitioning to secondary school acamh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

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Martin Pratt @martinpratt.bsky.social · Jul 30

Research on 4,485 Spanish schoolchildren- air pollution may worsen anxiety/depression symptoms, green spaces reduce behavioral problems. PM10 pollution linked to 6% increase in internalizing behaviors; nearby greenery (100m) associated with 6% decrease in externalizing behaviors tinyurl.com/4c5785bh