Campaigns

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.

International Woman's Day 2022

In support of International Woman's day, we spoke to Ann Mary Tandy about about her experiences of working and living in South Africa.

Children's Mental Health Week 2022

We are delighted to share how some members have worked in other ways to promote the development of good mental health for babies, children and young people.

World Prematurity Day 2021

For World Prematurity Day 2021, we spoke to one of our members, Kat Mifsud, child and adolescent psychotherapist.

Anti-Bullying Week 2021

For Anti-Bullying Week 2021, we spoke to Dr Mel Serlin about bullying particularly in primary schools

National Adoption Week 2021

We spoke to Alison Roy, Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist who leads a CAMHS service for adopted children and young people in the NHS.

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

For World Suicide Prevention Day 2021, one of our members highlights some of the ways that we can work to support young people struggling with suicidal thoughts and feelings.

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.

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.

ACP & Black History Month

Thinking about black history prompted us to be more curious about the history of our own profession and Black & Asian Minority Ethnic ACP members.

Baby Loss Awareness Week

#BLAW2020 raises awareness of the key issues affecting those that have experienced pregnancy or baby loss in the UK.

Anti-Bullying Week 2020

The ACP are supporting the Anti-Bullying Week campaign which aims to stop bullying for all children.

World Mental Health Day - 2020

The ACP supports World Mental Health Day this October – we are reflecting on how we work to support Children and Young People’s mental health throughout the year in different settings.

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

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