The Association is pleased to present the prestigious Jack Tizard Lecture and Day Conference on

This year's Jack Tizard Lecture will be presented by Elena Garralda, Professor of Child and Adoelscent Psychiatry at Imperial College London.

Date: 8 June 2007
Venue: The Royal Society, 6-9 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5AG

CONFERENCE PROGRAMME

Jack Tizard Lecture: Professor Elena Garralda
'Bridging the Knowledge Gap Between Physical and Mental Health Problems' 

'Understanding The Terminally Ill Child' 
Dr Dorothy Judd, Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist, Private Practice 

'Childhood Cancer and Beyond'
Dr Christine Eiser, Professor of Child Health Psychology, University of Sheffield

'The Evidence Base for Interventions for Somatic Complaints in Children' 
Professor Trudie Chalder, Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist, King's College, London

'Systemic Conversations with Body-Talkers: multidisciplincary working with young people challenged by chronic pain' 
Dr Deborah Christie, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, University College London Hospital 

'Helping Paediatricians Focus on Child Mental Health: new approaches' 
Dr Mary Eminson, Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Royal Bolton Hospital

'The Evolution and Nature of Paediatric Liaison'
Dr Sebastian Kraemer, Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Whittington Hospital, London 

For further information or to book your place, please visit our website or download the full programme and booking form (PFD format) here. Closing date is 1 June 2007.



The aim of the day on PTSD is to provide up-to-date knowledge and skills in assessment and intervention approaches; the day will cover in particular current issues in the recognition and treatment of post trautmatic stress disorders in children and adoelscents. There will be case histories, management discussion and overviews of current research findings both on the processes underlying PTSD and those involved in its treatment.

Date: 15 June 2007
Venue: ACAMH Head Office, 39-41 Union Street, London SE1 1SD

Workshop Leader: William Yule
Emeritus Professor of Applied Child Psychology, Institute of Psychiatry, King's College, London

The class will be open to members of ACAMH who are qualified mental health practitioners, ideally with three or more years experience. Attendance will be restricted to 30 participants to allow for maximum opportunity for learning, participation and discussion.

For further information or to book your place please visit our website or download the full programme and booking form (PFD format) here. Closing date is 11 May 2007.