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Paediatric mental health is a critical area of focus for medical consultants, especially considering the increasing prevalence of conditions such as ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) and ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder). Early identification and intervention in child mental health issues are essential for improving outcomes for children and their families.
To address the growing need, Infomed is pleased to provide the Practical Update on Child and Adolescent Mental Health course, scheduled from Tuesday, 4 March to Thursday, 6 March 2025. This paediatric mental health course awards attendees 18 CPD credits upon completion. It also deepens their understanding of child mental health, equipping them to provide better support for young patients and their families.
Who is the course aimed at?
This course is aimed specifically for Consultants, Registrars, and Staff Grades working in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Paediatrics. It is perfect for medical professionals who want to build their skills in paediatric mental health, focusing on conditions like ADHD and ASD to help young patients more effectively.
By enrolling in the course, you will gain a solid foundation in child and adolescent mental health, which is why it’s an excellent opportunity for professional development.
What to expect on the Paediatric Mental Health Course?
This three-day course includes theoretical lectures and interactive Q&A sessions. Participants gain practical insights into managing paediatric mental health challenges.
Here’s what you can expect:
Day 1:
- The management of Eating Disorders
- Medical Late Effects of Eating Disorders:
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome(ME/CFS) and Long Covid in children and young people- update and practical tips
- Haematology
- Neurology
- The link between mind and body presentations
- Emotion Dysregulation and Personality Disorders
- Sexual Health
Day 2:
- Digital Technology and Mental Health
- Working with families who have complex trauma
- Ethnicity and mental health inequalities
- Education and Mental Health
- The relevant Medico Legal issues
- Legal frameworks in child and adolescent mental health
- Child and adolescent mental health: meanwhile addressing the challenges ahead
Day 3:
- ADHD and ASD
- Dilemmas on clinical assessments
- TICS and Tourette’s syndrome and ADHD
- ADHD in the child with intellectual disability
- ADHD and the looked after/abused child
- Dilemmas on stimulant treatment
- Transition – the challenges
For more details and to book a spot, please visit our course page.
Course dates: Tuesday 4 March - 6 March Thursday 2025
The course runs from Tuesday, 4 March to Thursday, 6 March 2025 and will be led by the course director Dr Valeria Parlatini.
Dr Valeria Parlatini
Dr Valeria Parlatini is an associate professor and honorary consultant in child and adolescent psychiatry at the University of Southampton/Solent NHS Trust. Her research aims at the identification of predictors of mental health outcomes that can be used to personalise and improve clinical care, especially for children and adults with ADHD.
During her PhD in Biological Psychiatry at King’s College London, she investigated predictors of treatment response in adult ADHD, primarily using neuroimaging techniques. As an appreciation of her research, she received three international awards, including the Young Scientists Award at the World Congress on ADHD.
During her clinical lectureship at King’s College London and Maudsley Hospital, she was awarded the Academy of Medical Sciences Starter Grant to carry out epidemiology research on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of children and young people under CAMHS.
With Dr Valeria Parlatini’s expertise and in addition to other faculties lecturing, it will be a course you won’t want to miss.
Visit our website and book your place in our Practical Update on Child and Adolescent Mental Health course.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at
- +44(0)20 4520 5081
- courses@infomedltd.co.uk