The ACP campaigns on its own and with others for better mental health in infants, children, young people and families and for better services for those that need them.
World Mental Health Day 2021
Our CEO has written a blog for the Professional Standards Authority for World Mental Health Day on the theme of Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy in an Unequal World
World Suicide Prevention Day 2021
National PlayDay 2021
In support of PlayDay, we are pleased to share some top tips from our members about how parents and carers can play with younger children and join the conversation about the importance of play.
Father’s Day & International Father’s Mental Health Day 2021
Infant Mental Health Awareness Week 2021
This year, we are delighted to share some thoughts on infant mental health by Alison Bruce – child and adolescent psychotherapist.
Maternal Mental Health Week 2021
We spoke to Jo Goldsmith, Lead in a Parent Infant Mental Health Service about her experiences working in a specialist service during the last year.
World Autism Awareness Week 2021
World Autism Awareness Week takes place from 29th March – 4th April this year. The National Autistic Society explain;the coronavirus pandemic has been particularly tough for many autistic people and their families.
Eating Disorder Awareness Week 2021
To mark this awareness week, we reflect on how the pandemic has impacted on young people with eating disorders, as well as advising on signs and symptoms.
Self Injury Awareness Day - 2021
It can be difficult to understand self harm or know how to respond. We spoke to ACP member about how Child Psychotherapists work with Self Harm.
Children's Mental Health Week 2021
World Prematurity Day
Anti-Bullying Week
ACP & Black History Month
Baby Loss Awareness Week
National Adoption Week
'A' for Adoption
World Mental Health Day - 2020
The First 1001 Days Movement
The First 1001 Days Movement is a campaign about the importance of the emotional wellbeing of babies
Children and Young People’s Mental Health Coalition
The ACP is a member of the Children and Young People’s Mental Health Coalition
National PlayDay 2020
Hear more about how Child Psychotherapists use play in their work, as well as how parents can help children engage in play at home
International Father’s Mental Health Day
To mark Father's day, and International Father's Mental Health Day, we spoke with an ACP member about the importance of fathers, and the current challenges for fathers during the pandemic
Supporting Mums Through Difficult Times - Maternal Mental Health Week
ACP Member, Rachel Melville Thomas, talks about coping with Mother’s Day when you have lost your mum.
Infant Mental Health Awareness Week
We are delighted to share some of our members' work this week, as part of Infant Mental Health Awareness Week, organised by the Parent-Infant Foundation.
World Autism Awareness Day
For Autism Awareness week, ACP members who share their experiences of how child psychotherapists can work with children with autism and their families, with comments on the current lockdown situation for these families.
Treat Them Right
The ACP is campaigning for improved access to specialist child and adolescent mental health services
Psychoanalysis in the NHS
The ACP is one of the member organisations of the Coalition for Psychoanalysis in the NHS