Episodes

  • Screen Time – is it bad for you?

    Screen Time – is it bad for you?
    Apr 23 2025
    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 Time’.
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    40 mins
  • Mental Health and Sexual Minority Individuals

    Mental Health and Sexual Minority Individuals
    Apr 22 2025
    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 people, using genetic research designs.
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    32 mins
  • Childhood Maltreatment and the Maltreatment Measurement Disagreement

    Childhood Maltreatment and the Maltreatment Measurement Disagreement
    Apr 19 2025
    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 measures of maltreatment differ.
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    33 mins
  • New approach to Autism interventions with Social Stories

    New approach to Autism interventions with Social Stories
    Apr 16 2025
    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 Dr. Umar Toseeb interviews Professor Barry Wright, Dr. Jane Blackwell, Dr. Kerry Bell, and Emma Standley about their pragmatic randomised controlled trial of the Social Stories™ intervention.
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    36 mins
  • Global Mental Health and Mental Health Advocacy in Nigeria

    Global Mental Health and Mental Health Advocacy in Nigeria
    Apr 15 2025
    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 Innovative Research, Training or Practice in Lower- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs) Award.
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    33 mins
  • Social Connection and Adolescent Mental Health Difficulties

    Social Connection and Adolescent Mental Health Difficulties
    Apr 14 2025
    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 Dr. Umar Toseeb interviews Dr. Bettina Moltrecht and Dr. Mauricio Hoffmann about their latest research into social connection and adolescent internalising and externalising symptoms.
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    34 mins
  • Breaking the Silence on Youth Participatory Action Research

    Breaking the Silence on Youth Participatory Action Research
    Apr 9 2025
    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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    35 mins
  • 6: Inside the Teen Brain: Screen-agers

    6: Inside the Teen Brain: Screen-agers
    Apr 8 2025
    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 surrounding social media, smartphone use, and attention span in young people. The conversation delves into key research findings, and the need for more precise definitions in studies on technology use. Professor Etchells also highlights the importance of fostering digital literacy and resilience, rather than relying on restrictive policies, to better support adolescents in navigating the digital world. This episode provides valuable insights for professionals, educators, and parents looking to understand and engage with teens' online experiences more effectively.

    Learning Objectives
    A. To understand the complexities of the relationship between digital technology and adolescent mental health.
    B. To explore the evidence behind screentime, social media use, and attention span in young people.
    C. To recognize the importance of digital literacy and resilience in helping adolescents navigate online experiences.

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    53 mins