Only 2 of 41 parents in this UK qualitative study had been told their child was on the waiting list for an ADHD assessment.
📞 They asked for check-ins, a named contact, and school support based on need.

Only 2 of 41 parents in this UK qualitative study had been told their child was on the waiting list for an ADHD assessment.
📞 They asked for check-ins, a named contact, and school support based on need.
Congratulations to Dr Blandine French, @nihrmindtech.bsky.social, and the STADIA team on being shortlisted for the 2026 @acamh.bsky.social Awards! 🎉
Their nominations recognise excellence in #CAMHS research. 👏💙
#MentalHealthResearch @kapilsayal.bsky.social @nottshealthcare.bsky.social
Enhance your clinical practice with mentalization-based approaches. Learn how to support not just the child, but the whole system around them.
Secure your place today! bit.ly/4tXkOt7
Read our blog co-written by NCB & University of Cambridge reflecting on emerging findings from the COACHES study, which suggest significant inequalities in access to treatment for Black and Global Majority children & young people. buff.ly/0yok8lc
#ChildrensMentalHealth #CAMHS #SocialCare
"The #CAMHS & a specialist team from Great Ormond Street #Hospital created a #progress chart that would help motivate me to achieve my #dreams. I would get a point..whenever I moved an arm or finger.": buff.ly/epCpeIW
#ChronicIllness #FND #ProgressiveDisease #disability #NeurologicalDisorder
Can an inpatient #CAMHS unit truly support recovery if the environment itself does not support wellbeing? At Marlborough House in Swindon, they’re exploring what nature can change. 🌿 Read the full blog to learn more. https://bit.ly/4wMgLRH
This short film from Nip in the Bud, with Dr. Sian Williams, offers parents and carers clear, compassionate guidance on recognising and responding to disordered eating in children.
Watch now to learn more. https://bit.ly/3UWJYfj
Understand the need for change in risk assessment practice & stratification of suicide risk from Dr Jennie Eeles & Richard Webb as part of our upcoming event on #Safeguarding & #SuicideRisk in #CAMHS.
Four insightful talks, one event - book now to attend! https://bit.ly/4z9Ueki
Nature-based approaches are increasingly recognised as valuable with #CAMHS, including inpatient settings. At Marlborough House, they’re contributing to the evidence and explore the growing role of nature and #mentalhealth within #inpatientcare. https://bit.ly/4wMgLRH
Manjul Rathee, chief executive and co-founder of BFB Labs, argues that digital mental health is falling at the last hurdle.
This autumn, ACAMH Southern Branch welcomes Dr. Jonathan Bigg to present on considerations when feelings arise of potential risk to the public from a child being seen in a clinic, as part of their upcoming event on #Safeguarding & #SuicideRisk in #CAMHS. bit.ly/4z9Ueki