Introduction to CAMHS

Introduction

• What is CAMHS?
• Relevant legislation
• The role of CAMHS in the NHS
• Key functions

Common Mental Health Conditions in Children and Young People

• Anxiety Disorder
• Panic Disorder
• OCD
• PTSD
• Agoraphobia
• Selective Mutism
• Other phobias
• Depression
• MDD
• ADHD
• ASD
• Psychotic Disorders
• Conduct Disorders & ODD

CAMHS

• Health and Social Care Practitioners
• Referral Pathways
• Initial Triage and Screening
• Comprehensive Mental Health Assessment

Treatment Approaches

• Psychological Therapies, CBT, DBT, ENDR
• Family Therapy
• Play and Art Therapies
• Medication

Multi-agency and Holistic Support

• Urgent and emergency referrals
• Multi-disciplinary approach importance
• Holistic, Collaborative and Continuity of care approaches
• Personalised treatment plans
• Improved patient outcomes

Early intervention and prevention

• Key professionals in a multi-disciplinary CAMHS team
• Improved safeguarding and risk management
• Family and social support integration
• Personalised and flexible treatment plans
• Challenges of multi-disciplinary working in CAMHS
• Case studies