The theme for Children’s Mental Health Week is ‘My Voice Matters’ We spoke with ACP child and adolescent psychotherapists about the importance of play and how to help children express their voice through it. #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek #mentalhealth childpsychotherapy.org.uk/news-media/cam…

Young people are particularly at risk of eating disorders. Anna Cohen, ACP member, spoke to HuffPost, offering advice for parents, including what not to do if your child has an eating disorder. childpsychotherapy.org.uk/one-thing-not-… #eatingdisorders #parenting #mentalhealth

How to talk to your kids about social media? Ryan Lowe, child and adolescent psychotherapist and ACP member, spoke to Annalisa Barbieri for the The Guardian about the impact social media can have on young people’s developing identity and self-esteem. #parenting childpsychotherapy.org.uk/not-letting-me…

For Eating Disorders Awareness Week by Beat we spoke with Anna Cohen, ACP member, about what eating disorders may look like in a young person, what could contribute to them becoming unwell, parenting tips, and the process of recovery. childpsychotherapy.org.uk/news-media/cam…

The ACP supports Self Injury Awareness Day #SIAD Child and adolescent psychotherapists look for meaning behind behaviour, including deliberate self harm, and try to understand what children and young people are trying to express. To find out more: childpsychotherapy.org.uk/news-media/cam…

Mother’s day is often a day of celebration, but for many it can also be challenging, sad or full of grief. Two child psychotherapists, Alison Bruce and Rachel Melville Thomas share some thoughts and advice for Mother’s Day. childpsychotherapy.org.uk/mothers-day-po… mummypages.ie/missing-means-…

In this piece we hear the stories of three mums with eating disorders. Jeanne Magagna, ACP member, discussed how becoming a parent could impact on someone suffering from an eating disorder. childpsychotherapy.org.uk/i%E2%80%99m-mu…

My Toddler Keeps Hitting Me, What Should I Do? The @huffpostuk spoke to Rachel Melville-Thomas, Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist and spokesperson for the ACP, to understand what happens for toddlers and give advice to parents. childpsychotherapy.org.uk/my-toddler-kee…

Grandparent-child relationships are important for many families. In this article Ryan Lowe, ACP member and spokesperson for the ACP, discusses why there are further benefits for cognitive function for grandparents who spend time with their grandchildren. childpsychotherapy.org.uk/why-looking-af…

For Earth Day 2024 we spoke to the ACP Climate Emergency Group, who support us as a profession to think about the impact of climate change and environmental emergencies on the mental health and development of children, young people and families. childpsychotherapy.org.uk/news-media/cam… #EarthDay

For Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week, Alison Bruce, ACP member, spoke to us about the difficulties new mothers could encounter, and gives some helpful tips to support their mental health. We also share some interesting reading on our website childpsychotherapy.org.uk/maternal-menta…

How can you tell if your child has depression? ACP member Rachel Melville-Thomas discusses in this article what parents should look out for, and also gives advice to parents about how they can support children with depression and their mental health. childpsychotherapy.org.uk/how-can-you-te…

It can be difficult for a parent to decide whether to have another child and make a larger family. Alison Bruce, ACP member discusses this reader’s dilemma with @annalisabarbieri. childpsychotherapy.org.uk/i’m-yearning-third-child-recreate-large-loving-family-i-grew-0

In support of infant mental health awareness week by Parent-Infant Foundation, we are delighted to share some of our members work. ACP Child Psychotherapist Gillian Sloan Donachy shared with us the work of Wee Minds Matter, hosted by NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde. childpsychotherapy.org.uk/news-media/cam…

The ACP Conference for members this year is about ‘Inside Digital Lives: Growing up in The Information Age'. In this online event the speakers will discuss their experiences and the implications of the digital world and technology on human development. childpsychotherapy.org.uk/civicrm/event/…

Refugees and their children need support which is culturally sensitive and facilitates healing from extremely traumatic experiences. We spoke with Child and adolescent Psychotherapist Anna Cohen, about raising awareness for refugees. childpsychotherapy.org.uk/news-media/cam…

Today is National Grief Awareness Day. Grief in response to loss happens to everyone. Jane Elfer, Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist spoke to the Daily Telegraph about supporting children with grief. childpsychotherapy.org.uk/my-sibling-die… telegraph.co.uk/family/life/si… #grief #bereavement

ACP members are invited to join the webinar: Exploring the Cass Review, Friday 13th September. The Review was commissioned by NHS England to make recommendations on how to improve NHS gender identity services. To register and for further information: bpc.org.uk/event/explorin…

Is it OK to curate your child’s friendship group for your own benefit? Rachel Melville-Thomas, ACP member, talks about children’s developing sense of relationships, and when it's important for parents to loosen their grip on the friendship reins. childpsychotherapy.org.uk/%E2%80%98i-pic…

The ACP supports World Mental Health Day 2024, with the theme this year being “It Is Time To Prioritise Mental Health In The Workplace”. To find out more about the campaign visit wmhdofficial.com or wfmh.global