Best Lab Lowdown Podcasts (2025)

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S6 Ep1: Inside the CAMHS Digital Lab: Apps AI and Young People's Mental Health 49:16

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In this episode of Mind the Kids, host Dr. Clara Faria sits down with Dr. Alice Wickersham, Zoe Frith, and Professor Johnny Downs from the CAMHS Digital Lab at King's College London to explore how digital innovation is transforming child and adolescent mental health services. The conversation delves into their groundbreaking work bridging the gap b…

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S5 Ep8: Mind the Kids - Therapy and Autism: Actions for Adaptions 48:14

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This Mind the Kids episode, ‘Therapy and Autism: Actions for Adaptations’, asks what does truly neurodiversity affirming therapy look like for autistic young people with co occurring mental health difficulties? Dr Jane Gilmour and Professor Umar Toseeb are joined by clinician researcher Professor Francisco Musich to step inside the therapy room and…

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S4 Ep4: Mind the Kids - The Lowdown on Meltdowns 48:05

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What actually is a ‘meltdown’, and when do big feelings in kids become a problem that families and schools can’t ignore? In this episode of Mind the Kids, hosts Dr. Jane Gilmour and Professor Umar Toseeb sit down with Associate Professor Erin Gonzalez from the University of Washington School of Medicine, to unpack meltdowns in real-life, everyday l…

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S4 Ep6: Mind the Kids - Mental Health Needs in Care, but Missed Out 41:07

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‘Mental Health Needs in Care, but Missed Out’ takes listeners inside the realities and challenges faced by children in the UK care system. This episode brings real human stories and statistics together, highlighting that care experiences are diverse and often compounded by instability, repeated moves, and separation from familiar environments. The …

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S4 Ep5: Mind the Kids - Special Educational Needs to Label or Not to Label? That is the question. 42:01

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In this episode ‘Special Educational Needs to Label or Not to Label? That is the question’ Dr Jane Gilmour and Professor Umar Toseeb address the nuanced and complex issue of diagnostic labels within education. Together, they delve into whether the use of diagnostic labels such as ADHD, autism, and dyslexia should continue or if it is time to recons…

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S4 Ep4: Mind the Kids - Does minor aggression have a major impact? 40:17

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In this episode ‘Does minor aggression have a major impact?’ we confront a sensitive but crucial area: the effects of intimate partner violence and aggression on children. Dr. Jane Gilmour and Professor Umar Toseeb are joined by Dr. Hedwig Eisenbarth from Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand, the lead author of the paper The Impact of L…

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S4 Ep2: Mind the Kids - Neurotypes, Genotypes, and Phenotypes 39:49

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Welcome to "Mind the Kids," where stories, science, and lived experience collide to shed light on the mysteries of child development. What if the answer to why some children struggle with attention or language isn’t just written in their DNA, but also shaped by the world their parents create? In this episode, “Neurotypes, Genotypes and Phenotypes,”…

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S4 Ep2: Mind the Kids - Income(ing): Poverty and Resilience 41:52

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Welcome to this episode of Mind the Kids, the podcast from the Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health. In an episode titled 'Income(ing): Poverty and Resilience' Dr. Jane Gilmour and Professor Umar Toseeb are joined by Dr. Divyangana Rakesh from King’s College London, to discuss her groundbreaking research on cognitive resilience among …

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S4 Ep1: Mind the Kids - Rebooting the Great Psychotherapy Debate 1:08:01

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Does it really matter which type of therapy you choose? In this Mind the Kids episode, hosts Dr. Jane Gilmour and Prof. Umar Toseeb sit down with Professor Ian Goodyer from the University of Cambridge to unpack one of the most provocative findings in youth mental health research: different types of psychotherapy for adolescent depression work equal…

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S3 Ep11: Mind the Kids - More Than Money: Nudging Parents, Breaking Barriers, Transforming Futures 19:18

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Welcome to Mind the Kids, the podcast from the Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health. Today’s episode takes us into the complex world of parenting programmes—the backbone of many early interventions for children with disruptive behaviour problems. This episode is entitles 'More Than Money: Nudging Parents, Breaking Barriers, Transformi…

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S3 Ep10: Mind the Kids: Home fae Home: Hot Chocolate Helping Trauma 47:02

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What began on a cold November night with a simple cup of hot chocolate and some open ears grew into a vibrant, inclusive space where young people, often misunderstood by schools and society, found a place to be themselves. In this episode of Mind the Kids, ‘Home fae Home: Hot Chocolate Helping Trauma’ we step into the heart of a community transform…

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S3 Ep9: Mind the Kids - Diagnosis with Heart: The Promise and Challenges of SDA Tools 28:09

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By The Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health

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S3 Ep8: Mind the Kids - Navigating Early Risk: How Kindergarten Shapes Childhood Outcomes 28:51

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Imagine a child stepping into their first classroom, carrying with them a world shaped by family stress, poverty, or developmental challenges. What happens next is more than a story of struggle—it’s a story of hope, resilience, and the powerful impact of everyday relationships. Welcome to the Mind The Kids podcast series. Today’s episode, ‘Navigati…

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S3 Ep7: Mind the Kids - When Sleep & Anxiety Collide 23:06

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This episode of 'Mind the Kids - When Sleep & Anxiety Collide' is hosted by Mark Tebbs, who is joined by Liga Eihentale, an early career research scientist at Florida International University, whose work focuses on anxiety, memory, and sleep in peri-adolescence. The conversation centres around Liga’s recent paper titled 'Anxiety severity in peri-ad…

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S3 Ep6: Mind the Kids - Behind the Tears: The Surprising Role of Genetics in Infant Crying 17:23

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Welcome to Mind The Kids, hosted by Mark Tebbs. In this episode, Mark sits down with Dr. Charlotte Viktorsson, a behavioural genetics researcher at Uppsala University, to explore the genetic and environmental influences on infant sleep and crying. Drawing on findings from a major study involving nearly 1,000 sets of Swedish twins, they discuss how …

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S3 Ep5: Mind the Kids - Engaging Dads: The Power of Online Parenting Interventions 29:57

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In this episode of Mind The Kids, host Mark Tebbs speaks with Dr. Lucy Tully and Dr. Simon Rice about the development and impact of "Family Man," an innovative, online, father-inclusive parenting program designed to reduce child conduct problems. Findings can be found in ACAMH’s Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry – JCPP - ‘An online, father…

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S3 Ep4: Mind the Kids - Rewilding Childhood: Why Nature Matters in Mental Health 35:21

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In this episode of Mind the Kids, ‘Rewilding Childhood: Why Nature Matters in Mental Health’ host Mark Tebbs sits down with Dr. Nicole Harris, educational psychologist and lead author of a major systematic review on nature connectedness in children and young people. Together, they explore why fostering a felt relationship with nature—beyond simply …

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S3 Ep3: Mind the Kids - The Human Side of Data: Lessons from the STADIA Study 34:02

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In this episode of Mind The Kids, host Mark Tebbs welcomes Professor Kapil Sayal from the University of Nottingham, to explore the landmark STADIA trial, which was published in ACAMH’s Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry (JCPP) https://doi.org/10.1111/jcpp.14090. Together, they unravel how standardized diagnostic assessments, like the DAWBA,…

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S3 Ep2: Mind the Kids - Is air pollution harming our children’s minds? 32:42

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Join host Mark Tebbs as he welcomes Dr. Silvia Alemany, a leading researcher in psychiatry and environmental health, for a compelling conversation about the hidden ways our surroundings shape children’s minds. In this Mind the Kids episode, ‘Is Air Pollution Harming Our Children’s Minds?’ listeners are taken on a journey through the latest research…

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S3 Ep1: Mind the Kids - Monitoring versus Knowing: Rethinking the Parent-Child Dynamics 32:09

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In this episode of Mind The Kids, our host for this series is Mark Tebbs who welcomes Isabel Aks and Professor William Pelham from the University of California, San Diego, for an insightful conversation on “Monitoring versus Knowing: Rethinking the Parent-Child Dynamics.” Drawing on their recent research published in JCPP Advances (https://doi.org/…

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S2 Ep8: Mind the Kids - Dysgraphia and neurodevelopmental disorders: Insights from research 26:40

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Join ACAMH Young Person Ambassador Clara Faria as she speaks with Associate Professor Thomas Gargot, a leading expert in technology-driven mental health solutions for children and young people with neurodevelopmental conditions. Professor Gargot, winner of the 2024 ACAMH Digital Innovation Award for Best Digital Intervention, delves into his pionee…

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S2 Ep7: Mind the Kids - Navigating Eating Disorders Trauma in CAMHS 35:28

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In this Mind The Kids podcast junior doctor Clara Faria brings listeners into the heart of child and adolescent mental health care. In this episode, Clara welcomes Dr. Robyn McCarron, consultant psychiatrist at Cambridge’s Darwin Centre, for a candid conversation about the realities and challenges of inpatient care for young people. Trigger warning…

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S2 Ep6: Mind the Kids - From Generation to Generation: Mentorship and Legacy in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 30:09

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Welcome to Mind the Kids, the podcast where we dive into the journeys, innovations, and global perspectives shaping child and adolescent mental health. Your host is Clara Faria, an academic clinical fellow in child and adolescent psychiatry at the University of Cambridge. In this special episode, Clars talks to Professor Andrés Martin, Riva Riella …

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S2 Ep5: Mind the Kids - Flourishing Futures: Tom Osborn and the Shamiri Institute 38:02

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Welcome to Mind the Kids, the podcast where we explore global innovations and stories in youth mental health. Your host is Clara Faria, a child and adolescent psychiatrist in training and research scientist at the University of Cambridge. In this episode, Clara sits down with Tom Osborn—community mobilizer, entrepreneur, research scientist, and fou…

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S2 Ep4: Mind the Kids - From Research to Impact: Transforming Youth Mental Health 38:37

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Step into the world of youth mental health with Mind the Kids. In this episode, host Clara Faria welcomes Professor Giovanni Salum, Senior Vice President of Global Programs at the Child Mind Institute and Associate Professor at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul. Together, they explore the groundbreaking Brazilian High Risk Cohort Study, w…

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S2 Ep3: Mind the Kids - One and done? Single session interventions 39:08

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How can we make mental health support more accessible and effective for children and adolescents? In this episode of Mind the Kids, host Clara Faria sits down with Professor Maria Loades to explore the promise of single session interventions—a cutting-edge approach designed to deliver immediate, evidence-based help in just one session. Is it really…

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S2 Ep2: Mind the Kids - Digital Mental Health: Persuasion, Parenting & Innovation 30:06

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In this enlightening episode of Mind the Kids, our host Clara Faria, an ACAMH Young Person Ambassador, is joined by Professor Amit Baumel, Associate Professor at the University of Haifa and winner of the 2024 ACAMH Digital Innovation Award. Together, they explore how digital mental health interventions can be designed to truly make a difference—par…

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S2 Ep1: Mind the Kids - Mental Health and Exercise 37:44

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Welcome to the Mind the Kids podcast, and welcome to Clara Faria our host for this series. Mind the Kids is your go-to series for inspiring conversations and expert insights into the mental health of children and young people around the globe. Each episode dives into the latest research, real-world experiences, and practical strategies for supporti…

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S1 Ep7: Mind the Kids - Only the lonely 43:28

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Welcome to Mind the Kids, the podcast where research meets real-world practice in child and adolescent mental health. Hosted by Dr. Jane Gilmour, Honorary Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Child Development Programme Director at UCL, and Professor Umar Toseeb, expert in child and adolescent mental health and special educational needs, each episo…

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S1 Ep6: Mind the Kids - Anxiety and Paranoia: What Lies Beneath? 36:06

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This episode of the "Mind the Kids" podcast, titled "Anxiety and Paranoia: What Lies Beneath?", features hosts Dr. Jane Gilmour and Prof. Umar Toseeb in conversation with Dr. Jessica Kingston. The discussion unpacks the complexities of paranoia and social anxiety during adolescence, examining how these experiences manifest, their definitions, and w…

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S1 Ep5: Mind the Kids - Reading between the lines 45:41

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This episode is called 'Reading between the lines' and is part of the "Mind the Kids" podcast series, produced by the Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health (ACAMH). Hosted by Dr. Jane Gilmour and Prof. Umar Toseeb, with guest Dr. Germán Grande, the discussion explores how the home literacy environment shapes children’s reading developm…

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S1 Ep4: Mind the Kids - Parent plus child factors, does it add up? 42:05

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We’re excited to share the latest episode of Mind the Kids, hosted by Dr. Jane Gilmour (UCL) and Professor Umar Toseeb (University of York). This episode dives into the complex relationship between parenting styles and infant characteristics, exploring whether their influences on child development are simply additive-or something more nuanced. Join…

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S1 Ep3: Mind the Kids – Mental Health: Best mates and Classmates 35:44

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What happens when friendships become the cornerstone of childhood mental health? In this episode of Mind the Kids – Mental Health: Best mates and Classmates, Dr. Jane Gilmour and Professor Umar Toseeb, joined by Dr. Tom Wu, unravel the powerful connections between peer relationships and emotional wellbeing in young people. From the playground to th…

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S1 Ep2: Mind the Kids - Autism diagnosis: The long and winding road 26:37

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In this episode, Dr. Jane Gilmour and Professor Umar Toseeb unravel the complexities of autism diagnosis, shining a spotlight on the often-overlooked gender differences and the unique mental health challenges faced by autistic youth. With autism identification rates on the rise and growing recognition of co-occurring conditions, the discussion expl…

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S1 Ep1: Mind the Kids - Should we be worried about the Manosphere? 37:48

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In the premiere episode of Mind the Kids, Dr. Jane Gilmour and Professor Umar Toseeb delve into the world of the Manosphere—an online space where misogynistic content is widespread, especially among young men. Together with Professor Harriet Over, they examine the mental health implications, the growing concerns of educators, and the urgent need fo…

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Safer Use of Antipsychotics in Youth 25:01

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What is the culture around prescribing antipsychotics to young people? Are there concerns around over-prescribing antipsychotics in young people? How can we reduce antipsychotics use in children and adolescents? All this and more answered as Jo Carlowe interviews Dr. Robert Penfold about the Safer Use of Antipsychotics in Youth (SUAY) pragmatic tri…

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Can oral interventions in late primary school years be effective? 33:37

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How important is language for children’s development? Is there a relationship between language difficulties and socioeconomic status? Do language interventions improve other aspects of development? All this and more answered as Professor Umar Toseeb interviews Professor Charles Hulme about his recent research into the efficacy of the Oral Language …

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Screen Time – is it bad for you? 40:26

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Why is there a growing concern around screen time? Is social media bad for young people’s wellbeing? What is the impact of the digital divide? All this and more answered as Professor Umar Toseeb interviews Professor Pete Etchells about his work, the impact of screen time and social media, and his recent book ‘Unlocked: The Real Science of Screen Ti…

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Mental Health and Sexual Minority Individuals 31:54

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What does the term ‘sexual minority’ mean? Why might sexual minority adolescents have poorer mental health? How can we support sexual minority youth with their mental health? All this and more answered as Professor Umar Toseeb interviews Dr. Kunle Oginni about his research into the mental health of sexual minority individuals, including young peopl…

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Childhood Maltreatment and the Maltreatment Measurement Disagreement 33:16

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What are the different ways in which child maltreatment is measured in research? How do different measures of maltreatment impact the relationship with psychopathology? Why are there inconsistencies in reports of maltreatment? All this and more answered as Professor Umar Toseeb interviews Dr. Oonagh Coleman about why prospective and retrospective m…

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New approach to Autism interventions with Social Stories 36:06

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What are some of the characteristics of autism in childhood? What are Social Stories? How can the Social Stories™ intervention address the social and emotional health of autistic children in UK primary schools? All this and more answered as Professor Umar Toseeb interviews Professor Barry Wright, Dr. Jane Blackwell, Dr. Kerry Bell, and Emma Standle…

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Global Mental Health and Mental Health Advocacy in Nigeria 33:01

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What is the Asido Foundation? Why is it important to contextualise mental health in Nigeria? What impact does language have in destigmatising mental health in local communities? All this and more answered as Tanatswa Chikaura interviews Professor Jibril Abdulmalik about the Asido Foundation. The Asido Foundation are the recipients of the 2024 ACAMH…

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Social Connection and Adolescent Mental Health Difficulties 33:34

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What is social connection? How do the three dimensions of social connection impact mental health? Are there cross-country differences for certain social connection factors and their association with mental health difficulties? All this and more answered as Professor Umar Toseeb interviews Dr. Bettina Moltrecht and Dr. Mauricio Hoffmann about their …

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Breaking the Silence on Youth Participatory Action Research 35:22

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What is Youth Participatory Action Research (YPAR)? Why is it important to facilitate YPAR in schools? What is the future for YPAR? All this and more answered as Dr. Clara Faria interviews Jaspar Khawaja and Dr. Chris Bagley about their latest research into Youth Participatory Action Research and the ‘Breaking the Silence’ project.…

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S1 Ep6: Inside the Teen Brain: Screen-agers 53:03

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Watch the episode for FREE on ACAMH Learn In this episode of Inside the Teen Brain: Screenagers, Professor Pete Etchells joins Dr. Jane Gilmour to explore the complex relationship between digital technology and adolescent mental health. Professor Etchells challenges common narratives around screentime, offering a nuanced perspective on the evidence…

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Dr. Kenisha Jackson; Mental Health Care for Marginalised Children 27:19

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What is ‘generational trauma’? Do social inequalities play a role in accessing CAMHS? How important is representation in therapy? All this and more answered as Professor Umar Toseeb interviews Dr. Kenisha Jackson about access to, and experiences of, mental health care for marginalised children.By The Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health

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Prof. Gonneke Stevens; Mental Health in a Rapidly Changing World 25:49

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10.13056/acamh.13687 Is adolescent mental health an early warning system for contemporary society? Are mental health difficulties in adolescence on the rise? What societal changes are impacting adolescent mental health? All this and more answered as Professor Umar Toseeb interviews Professor Gonneke Stevens about adolescent mental health in a rapid…

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S1 Ep5: Inside the Teen Brain: The Heart of the Matter 46:58

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Watch the video at Inside the Teen Brain: The Heart of the Matter In this episode of Inside the Teen Brain, Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore joins Dr. Jane Gilmour to explore the complexities of emotional regulation in adolescence. Dr. Kennedy-Moore discusses how emotions serve as valuable sources of information rather than problems to be eliminated, empha…

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Dimensions of Childhood Adversity - Athena Chow 28:15

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What are Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)? Do meaningful dimensions of childhood adversity exist? Should victimisation be considered an adverse childhood experience? All this and more answered as Professor Umar Toseeb interviews Athena Chow about her latest research into the existence of meaningful dimensions of childhood adversity.…

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Prof. Corey Keyes; Flourishing vs Languishing 37:19

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What is the difference between languishing and depression? Is flourishing an indirect route to happiness? What are the six domains of human excellence? All this and more answered as Professor Umar Toseeb interviews Professor Corey Keyes about his work, the positive psychology movement, and the two continua model of mental health.…