Special Interest Group in Youth Mental Health International Research Conference

Date: Friday 7 October 2016
Venue: Kingsley Hotel, Victoria Cross, Cork, IRISH REPUBLIC
Cost: ACAMH Member (€40): £70 | Non-Member (€95): £84
Student (€40): £37 *please provide us with a copy of your student ID*

Overview
This conference will showcase the latest research in the field of youth (12-25 years-old) mental health and will address the challenges and opportunities in providing the best possible care and support to young people experiencing mental health difficulties.
The conference promises to provide a stimulating and engaging conference experience, combining traditional research presentations along with an open debate. These have been selected to ensure that the conference both informs and stimulates discussion about responding to the mental health needs of young people. The event will also provide a networking opportunity and will be of interest to a wide range of individuals and professionals across the health, mental health, allied health, social care, education, youth work and the voluntary and non-governmental agency sectors.  

CPD awarded by:
•	College of Psychiatrists of Ireland
•	Psychological Society of Ireland

Plenary speakers
Dr Ashley Liew is a Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist working in the Birmingham CAMHS Learning Disabilities service. Dr Liew will present Forward Thinking Birmingham – a new and innovative mental health service based in Birmingham, working with young people and families. The services and facilities are focussed around the individual needs of 0-25 year olds.

Professor Ella Arensman is Director of Research with the National Suicide Research Foundation and Adjunct Professor with the Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, University College Cork. Professor Arensman will deliver a presentation exploring the effectiveness of interventions for self-harm among adolescents and young adults.
Professor Walter Cullen is Professor of Urban General Practice with the School Of Medicine Health Sciences Centre, University College Dublin. Professor Cullen will speak to the role that GPs play in addressing and supporting youth mental health.

Professor Alison Yung is Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Manchester, Honorary Consultant Psychiatrist at Greater Manchester West Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust and Director of Undergraduate Education for the Institute of Brain Behaviour and Mental Health at the Manchester Medical School. Professor Yung’s presentation will explore the at risk mental state for Psychosis and the implications this has for youth mental health.

Programme

OPENING ADDRESS
Dr Niall Muldoon, Ombudsman for Children

PLENARY 1
Forward thinking Birmingham – Dr Ashley Liew

PLENARY 2
Effectiveness of interventions for self-harm among adolescents and young adults – Professor Ella Arensman

RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS
(Two parallel sessions): six short presentations in each session

PLENARY 3
The at risk mental state for Psychosis and its implications for youth mental health – Professor Alison Yung

PLENARY 4
The role of GPs in addressing youth mental health – Professor Walter Cullen

OPEN DEBATE
Why youth mental health matters – led by panel members including Senator Jerry Buttimer

Rachel Kenny, Winner of Eadbhard O’Callaghan Research Prize 2015: ‘Ecological momentary assessment of adolescent problems, coping and mood states using a smartphone app’

Awarding of Eadbhard O’Callaghan Research Prize 2016 

Feedback session and discussion 

Delegate registration 
Cost: ACAMH Member (€40): £70 | Non-Member (€95): £84
Student (€40): £37 *please provide us with a copy of your student ID*

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