This ONLINE meeting will be held on Thursday 27th and Friday 28th January, 2022, on Zoom
Please go to The PMHA Meetings to see the programme, full details and a link to book to attend
Members of the PMHA will be able to book with a discount.
If you are not already a Member, but would like to receive this discount, please go to Join the PMHA and sign up. Only £25 a year.
We look forward to seeing you in January!
Interested in working in mental health as a Paediatrician? Thinking of applying for Child Mental Health SPIN? Interested in developing expertise as a local Lead Paediatrician in Child Mental Health?
Come along to a webinar on Monday 29th November at 19:30 to hear from members of the RCPCH Child Mental Health CSAC!
Register to attend using your NHS email and the link below:
About child mental health special interest (SPIIN) modules:
SPIN in training for level 3 trainees – This is additional training and experience in a clinical area, which you complete in 12 to 18 months of clinical time. If you do a SPIN module and complete your training, you can apply for posts as a General Paediatrician with a special expertise.
Post completion SPIN for Paediatricians on the GMC specialist register – This is additional training or experience, which you complete usually over a 12 month to five year period.
Applications for modules starting in Feb/Mar 2022 are now open until Friday 3 December 2021.
To find out more, click here to go to the RCPCH website.
The PMHA’s annual winter meeting will take place on the 27th and 28th January 2022, and will be held online via Zoom.
Target audience: Health care professionals interested in mental health.
Key aims: Education, update and discussions about current topics in children and young people’s mental health.
A booking link will be available soon, so please save the date if you are interested in attending. Below is the programme for the two-day meeting:
Thursday 27th January 2022
Symposium – Childhood Social and Emotional Development
| 09:20-09:30 | Welcome and Introduction – Dr Cassie Coleman and Dr Bo Fischer |
| 09:30-10:15 | The long-term impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of children who were in-utero or born during the Covid-19 Pandemic. Dr Jane Barlow, Professor of Evidence Based Intervention and Policy Evaluation, University of Oxford. |
| 10:15-11:00 | The impact of maternal mental illness on the parent- infant relationship and implications for the developing infant. Dr Selena Gleadow-Ware, Consultant Perinatal Psychiatrist, NHS Lothian. |
| 11:00- 11:15 | Comfort break |
| 11:15- 12:00 | On the ground – the Impact of Lockdown on Preschoolers– A Health Visitor’s Perspective. Taifa Armstrong, Health Visitor, Bucks |
| 12:00-12:45 | Safeguarding sequelae of the pandemic TBC |
| 12:45-14:00 | Lunch break |
| 14:00-14:30 | Screen use and Development – what is the evidence? Dr Max Davie, Consultant Community Paediatrician, Lambeth. |
| 14:30- 15:00 | Adolescents- Risk, resilience and relationships – Demelza Holmes, Research in Practice (pre-recorded talk ) |
| 15:00-16:00 | Keynote lecture: Health Inequalities: Everyone’s business ” – Professor Subodh Dave, Dean, Royal College of Psychiatrists. |
Friday 28th January 2021
Symposium: The Complex Child
| 09:20- 09:30 | Welcome and Introduction – Dr Cassie Coleman and Dr Bo Fischer |
| 9:30- 10:15 | Unpicking complex cases involving ASD/attachment/trauma/parenting styles/ADHD/anxiety. Dr Nancy Bostock, Consultant Paediatrician |
| 10:15- 11.00 | Child to parent violence and abuse. Carole Baker, Whose in Charge? Programme Trainer |
| 11:00- 11:15 | Comfort break |
| 11:15- 12:00 | Trainee presentations |
| 12:00- 12:45 | LAC/Adopted Children – Misdiagnosis of Complexity Dr Matt Woolgar, Clinical Psychologist, South London & Maudsley |
| 12:45- 13:15 | Lunch break |
| 13:15- 14:00 | Functional abdominal pain syndromes in children Dr Kate Stein, CAMHS, Oxford. |
| 14:00- 15:00 | The Pandemic of Eating disorders – Some Case studies – TBC |
| End |
There will also be Poster Presentations from Trainee Health Professionals, including Paediatricians, Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Nurses, GPs. Full details regarding how to submit a poster presentation about research into Child Mental Health for selection will also be available soon
15th November, 9.45am-3.45pm, ONLINE via Zoom
The theme this year is “mental health and wellbeing”
Confirmed speakers include the Rees Centre, the South East Clinical Networks Mental health project, the charity “Climbing Out,” and “The Green Light Trust”.
Book now to take advantage of the earlybird discount. There is an opportunity for members to share practice in the brief share slots (to replace poster presentations).
For further information or to book, click here
The next in the PMHA’s series of webinars will take place on Monday 20th September 19:30 (Online). The topic of this webinar is ‘Organic and Non-Organic Causes of Psychosis in Childhood.
The webinar will be presented by Dr Hilary Lloyd, Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital and Salford Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS).
Booking is available here.
Further webinars are being planned for October and November. Details will be available soon.
You may also be interested in the following events from Healthcare Conferences UK: They are pleased to offer a 20% discount with code “hcuk20pmha“
| Improving Mental Health Support for Asylum Seekers and Refugees TUESDAY 12 OCTOBER 2021, Online We are pleased to announce the Eighth Annual Conference to focus on improving Mental Health Support for Asylum Seekers and Refugees. Angelina Jalonen Head of Therapeutic Services The Refugee Council will give a national update which will look at supporting refugees through the hardship and isolation due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and focus sessions will cover; multi-tiered and comprehensive MHPSS Systems & Psychological First Aid, working with refugees to improve mental health, and best practice examples of specialist clinical interventions. For further information and to book your place visit https://www.healthcareconferencesuk.co.uk/conferences-masterclasses/improving-mental-health-support-for-asylum-seekers-and-refugees or email kerry@hc-uk.org.uk |
| Safeguarding Adolescents and Young Adults: Delivering a Strengths-Based Approach WEDNESDAY 3 NOVEMBER 2021, Online We are pleased to announce National Safeguarding Adolescents and Young Adults Conference which this year will focus on improving safeguarding practice: delivering a strengths based approach, transitional safeguarding, contextual safeguarding and complex safeguarding. Through national expert sessions and practical case studies the conference aims to bring together safeguarding leads working with adolescents and young people to understand current issues and the national context, and to debate and discuss key issues and areas you are facing in practice including supporting adolescents and young adults through and beyond COVID-19, and developing a strengths based approach to adolescent safeguarding. For further information and to book your place visit https://www.socialcareconferences.co.uk/conferences-masterclasses/safeguarding-adolescents-and-young-adults or email kerry@hc-uk.org.uk |
We hope you have had an enjoyable summer. After taking a break for the past few weeks, the PMHA Webinar series is now continuing – with a webinar on a different topic related to Paediatric mental health every fortnight.
The first webinar will be on Monday 6th September 19:30, ONLINE
Panel: Careers in Mental Health for Paediatricians
Dr Cassie Coleman, Dr Anna Kyle, Dr Nancy Bostock, Dr Lee Hudson, Dr Max Davie, Dr Kim Pierson, Dr Hannah Mshelbwala and Dr Katya Certic
Are you considering working in child mental health as a Paediatrician? Come to hear the stories of Paediatricians who have forged their own paths and developed their own roles. Suitable for Paediatricians of all stages!
Booking is available here
They are pleased to offer a 20% discount with code hcuk20pmha
| CAMHS National Summit 2021: Transforming Mental Health Services for Children & Young Adults TUESDAY 16 NOVEMBER 2021, VIRTUAL, Online This national conference focuses on transforming mental health services for children and young people, ensuring early intervention, and developing integrated services with clear care pathways from first intervention to crisis and inpatient care. The conference will also look at national developments and learning from the Covid-19 pandemic and how CAMHS has had to adapt and innovate to provide effective care. The conference will address monitoring outcomes in CYP Mental Health including the development of a National CYP Mental Health Outcomes Metric. For further information and to book your place visit https://www.socialcareconferences.co.uk/conferences-masterclasses/camhs-national-summit or email kerry@hc-uk.org.uk Follow on Twitter @HCUK_Clare #CAMHS2021 |
| Eating Disorders Summit 2021: Improving Access, Treatment & Recovery Outcomes THURSDAY 2nd DECEMBER 2021, VIRTUAL, Online The covid pandemic has led to surging numbers of people with eating disorders. This conference focuses on Eating Disorders: improving access, treatment and recovery outcomes, and meeting the national standards for children, young people and adult services during and beyond Covid-19. There is focus on early intervention and also a particular focus this year on Eating Disorders in boys and men. You will hear from James who has lived experience in eating disorders, and from a service working to reduce stigma and improve outcomes for boys and men with eating disorders. https://www.healthcareconferencesuk.co.uk/conferences-masterclasses/eating-disorders or email nicki@hc-uk.org.uk Follow on Twitter @HCUK_Clare #EatingDisorders2021 |
| Improving Access, Treatment and Support for People with a Diagnosis of Personality Disorder WEDNESDAY 8th DECEMBER 2021, VIRTUAL, Online This conference focuses on Improving Access, Treatment and Support for People with a Diagnosis of Personality Disorder both during and beyond Covid-19. This conference will enable you to: – Network with colleagues who are working to improve access and treatment for people with personality disorderReflect on the lived experience of someone with a diagnosis of personality disorder – Explore how Covid-19 has impacted on people with a diagnosis of personality disorder and how we can better support people during and beyond the pandemic – Understand the implications of the Royal College of Psychiatrists Position Statement on Services for People Diagnosable with Personality Disorder for your service – Learn from outstanding practice in early intervention and working with GPs – Ensure equity of access and improve support for people from diverse communities – Discuss the use of terminology and stigma associated with this diagnosis – Understand how to deliver an effective PD Treatment Pathway including treatment models and therapeutic interventions – Develop your skills delivering a trauma informed approach and working with children and young adults experiencing symptoms of emerging Personality Disorder – Understand how you can deliver effective psychological therapies for people with personality disorderIdentify key strategies for engaging with and supporting carer – Explore creative approaches – Understand how to self assess and audit your service for personality disorder and developing an action plan for improvement – Support people living with personality disorder – Understand how to effectively integrate suicide mitigation practice into your service – Self assess and reflect on your own practice For further information and to book your place visit https://www.healthcareconferencesuk.co.uk/conferences-masterclasses/personality-disorder or email kerry@hc-uk.org.uk Follow on Twitter @HCUK_Clare #PersonalityDisorder2021 |
| Positive Parenting – Promoting Children and Young People’s Development and Well-being WEDNESDAY 3rd NOVEMBER 2021, VIRTUAL, Online The Masterclass will present the Hope for Children and Families (HfCF) modular approach, and two guides, to develop core therapeutic skills to promote positive parenting, and to work with parents to understand the developmental stages, and meet the needs of children and young people throughout the lifespan. The material provides step by step approaches to deliver an evidence-based intervention can be delivered by newly qualified practitioners, and support staff, and can provide guidance for experienced practitioners. *Free guides supplied as part of this masterclass* ‘Promoting Positive Parenting & Promoting Children and Young People’s Development and Well-being’ For further information and to book your place visit https://www.socialcareconferences.co.uk/conferences-masterclasses/positive-parenting-masterclass or email hannah@hc-uk.org.uk |
| Reducing the Harmful effects of exposure to Domestic Violence & Abuse on Children and Young People TUESDAY 9th NOVEMBER 2021, VIRTUAL, Online This CPD certified masterclass will consider the role of toxic stress and trauma in the pathway to interpersonal violence between parents, and the climate of violence which harms the mental health and development of children and young people. A trauma-informed model of identification, risk assessment, protection and modular intervention will be outlined to reduce the harmful effects of Domestic Violence and Abuse. The masterclass will also cover the Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) approach – a program, organization, or system that realises the widespread impact of trauma and understands potential paths for recovery; and responds by fully integrating knowledge about trauma into policies, procedures, and practices. For further information and to book your place visit https://www.socialcareconferences.co.uk/conferences-masterclasses/domestic-violence-children-young-people or email nicki@hc-uk.org.uk |
The organisation Child Bereavement UK are currently running a series of training courses. They say the following about them:
“We are delighted to announce that we have some availability on our August courses, a great opportunity to develop your skills. The 3-hour interactive training sessions are delivered by our experts with plenty of opportunities for discussion and reflection. Cost is £45.00 and they are aimed at any professional who comes into contact with grieving children and young people whatever the capacity. The 90-minute Bereavement Awareness webinar training courses are designed specifically for the education sector, recognising the importance of school in a young person’s life. This training will help to empower education professionals, by offering information, strategies and resources to support bereaved pupils and help them to manage their grief.”
| Bereavement by suicide – Supporting children and young people Monday 23 August, 10am – 1pm This 3 hour interactive online workshop will consider the challenges associated with supporting children and young people bereaved by suicide. More information and booking |
| Bereavement awareness training – Early years and nursery Tuesday 24 August, 4 pm – 5.30 pm This training provides an introduction to bereavement for professionals working in pre-school, nursery and early years settings. More information and booking |
| Pregnancy loss and death of a baby – Supporting parents Wednesday 25 August, 2 pm – 5 pm This 3 hour interactive online workshop explores the impact of pregnancy loss and the death of a baby on parents and the wider family, and on the professionals who care for them, and will equip professionals with the knowledge, skills and understanding to provide the best possible care to parents in these circumstances. More information and booking |
We also have courses scheduled for September through to November. For details of all our other courses and sessions running later in the year please go to our website.
“Considering the tight time scale of three hours the webinar offered an excellent package of information, experience and opinions. I would recommend the website, organisation, and course to others. Not once was I tempted to start reading my emails!”
Please get in touch if you would like one of our open sessions run specifically for your organisation or if you would prefer a more bespoke approach tailored to your particular needs or business. Just contact us at training@childbereavementuk.org and we will be happy to discuss.
Child Bereavement UK Email: training@childbereavementuk.org
This recent report aims to better understand young people’s experience of managing chronic asthma and how asthma care and management could be improved particularly for groups experiencing exclusion and living in areas of deprivation.
This report is led by the Young People’s Health Partnership working closely with partners at the Association for Young People’s Health, the Race Equality Foundation, Friends, Families and Travellers and RCPCH &Us.
It was written by PMHA member Jeremy Sachs (to visit his personal website click here), who worked to produce it with the Association for Young People’s Health.
Presented by: Dr Suyog Dhakras, Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and Mr Robert Wheeler Consultant Neonatal and Paediatric Surgeon and Associate Medical Director, Department of Clinical Law.
The webinar will take place on Zoom on Monday August 16th at 19:30.
Booking is available here.
Please sign up using your professional email address (@nhs.net or nhs.uk) and we will contact you when your registration has been approved.
We look forward to seeing you there!
After this webinar, the PMHA Webinar Series will then start again on Monday September 6th, 2021, with a Discussion Panel: Careers in Mental Health for Paediatricians.
Paediatric Mental Health Association 