Episodes

  • S2 Ep4: Mind the Kids - From Research to Impact: Transforming Youth Mental Health

    S2 Ep4: Mind the Kids - From Research to Impact: Transforming Youth Mental Health
    Jul 9 2025
    Step into the world of youth mental health with Mind the Kids. In this episode, host Clara Faria welcomes Professor Giovanni Salum, Senior Vice President of Global Programs at the Child Mind Institute and Associate Professor at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul.

    Together, they explore the groundbreaking Brazilian High Risk Cohort Study, which has shaped our understanding of child development and mental health in Brazil for over 15 years. Professor Salum shares key findings—like the staggering fact that 80% of children diagnosed with mental health conditions in Brazil do not receive treatment—and discusses how poverty and positive traits shape outcomes for young people. The conversation moves beyond research, delving into Salum’s transition from academia to public health leadership, the challenges of delivering care in a vast country, and the importance of community engagement, capacity building, and global collaboration.

    Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on bridging the gap between research and real-world impact, and discover why understanding local contexts and investing in strengths are essential for advancing youth mental health—both in Brazil and around the world
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    39 mins
  • S2 Ep3: Mind the Kids - One and done? Single session interventions

    S2 Ep3: Mind the Kids - One and done? Single session interventions
    Jul 2 2025
    How can we make mental health support more accessible and effective for children and adolescents? In this episode of Mind the Kids, host Clara Faria sits down with Professor Maria Loades to explore the promise of single session interventions—a cutting-edge approach designed to deliver immediate, evidence-based help in just one session. Is it really a case of ‘One and done?’.

    Together, they unpack the barriers that keep many young people from seeking support, from stigma to logistical hurdles, and discuss how culturally sensitive, age-appropriate, and trustworthy resources can break down these walls. The conversation highlights the importance of listening to young people's voices in shaping mental health services, the need for thoughtful consent processes for those under 16, and the potential for digital, on-demand interventions to serve as both a first step and a bridge to further care.

    Whether you're a practitioner, parent, or advocate, this episode offers fresh insights into how single session interventions could transform youth mental health access and outcomes
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    39 mins
  • S2 Ep2: Mind the Kids - Digital Mental Health: Persuasion, Parenting & Innovation

    S2 Ep2: Mind the Kids - Digital Mental Health: Persuasion, Parenting & Innovation
    Jun 25 2025
    In this enlightening episode of Mind the Kids, our host Clara Faria, an ACAMH Young Person Ambassador, is joined by Professor Amit Baumel, Associate Professor at the University of Haifa and winner of the 2024 ACAMH Digital Innovation Award.

    Together, they explore how digital mental health interventions can be designed to truly make a difference—particularly for parents, children, and underserved populations. From “therapeutic persuasiveness” to scalable solutions and AI-powered mental health tools, this conversation blends psychological science, human-centred tech design, and meaningful clinical insight.

    A must-listen for professionals, researchers, and anyone curious about the future of mental health support.
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    30 mins
  • S2 Ep1: Mind the Kids - Mental Health and Exercise

    S2 Ep1: Mind the Kids - Mental Health and Exercise
    Jun 18 2025
    Welcome to the Mind the Kids podcast, and welcome to Clara Faria our host for this series.

    Mind the Kids is your go-to series for inspiring conversations and expert insights into the mental health of children and young people around the globe. Each episode dives into the latest research, real-world experiences, and practical strategies for supporting young minds.

    In Clara’s first episode, ‘Mental Health and Exercise’ we’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Nicolas Fabiano, a psychiatry resident at the University of Ottawa and a passionate science communicator. Together, they explore the powerful connection between exercise and mental health—discussing how physical activity can help prevent and manage depression, anxiety, and more.

    They also tackle the common divide between physical and mental health, and why it’s time to treat them as deeply interconnected aspects of well-being.

    Whether you’re a parent, educator, clinician, or just curious about mental health, this episode offers valuable takeaways and evidence-based advice.

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    38 mins
  • S1 Ep7: Mind the Kids - Only the lonely

    S1 Ep7: Mind the Kids - Only the lonely
    Jun 11 2025
    Welcome to Mind the Kids, the podcast where research meets real-world practice in child and adolescent mental health. Hosted by Dr. Jane Gilmour, Honorary Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Child Development Programme Director at UCL, and Professor Umar Toseeb, expert in child and adolescent mental health and special educational needs, each episode dives into the latest topics from the research literature.

    Join us as we engage with leading authors and sift through the data, dilemmas, and debates—leaving you with practical takeaways for both academics and practitioners. In this episode, “Only the Lonely”, Jane and Umar talk to Professor Roz Shafran, Emeritus Professor of Population, Policy & Practice. Population, Policy & Practice Dept. UCL GOS Institute of Child Health.

    They discuss the complexities of loneliness, covering definitions of loneliness, its heterogeneous nature, risk factors, the importance of screening, and potential interventions. The conversation emphasises the need for a nuanced understanding of loneliness and the necessity for effective strategies to address it.

    Whether you’re a researcher, educator, clinician, or simply passionate about supporting young minds, Mind the Kids is your essential guide to understanding and improving the mental health of children and adolescents.
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    43 mins
  • S1 Ep6: Mind the Kids - Anxiety and Paranoia: What Lies Beneath?

    S1 Ep6: Mind the Kids - Anxiety and Paranoia: What Lies Beneath?
    Jun 4 2025
    This episode of the "Mind the Kids" podcast, titled "Anxiety and Paranoia: What Lies Beneath?", features hosts Dr. Jane Gilmour and Prof. Umar Toseeb in conversation with Dr. Jessica Kingston. The discussion unpacks the complexities of paranoia and social anxiety during adolescence, examining how these experiences manifest, their definitions, and what they mean for child development and emotional well-being.

    The episode explores the prevalence of paranoid thoughts among young people, the difference between typical worries and clinical concerns, and the impact of lived experiences on the development of paranoid beliefs.

    Listeners will gain insights into the adaptive aspects of paranoia, the importance of mental health literacy, and why adolescence is such a critical time for developing social relationships. The conversation also highlights the need for parents and educators to recognize signs of distress, normalize intense emotions, and support youth as they navigate mental health challenges.

    This episode draws on the latest psychological research and offers practical coping strategies for families and professionals supporting adolescent mental health.
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    36 mins
  • S1 Ep5: Mind the Kids - Reading between the lines

    S1 Ep5: Mind the Kids - Reading between the lines
    May 28 2025
    This episode is called 'Reading between the lines' and is part of the "Mind the Kids" podcast series, produced by the Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health (ACAMH).

    Hosted by Dr. Jane Gilmour and Prof. Umar Toseeb, with guest Dr. Germán Grande, the discussion explores how the home literacy environment shapes children’s reading development and long-term outcomes. The conversation highlights the importance of parental involvement, the interplay between genetics and environmental factors, and how early literacy experiences can influence educational success.

    Listeners will gain insights into the roles of family, culture, and schools in fostering reading skills, and discover practical ways to support children’s literacy from early childhood onwards.

    This episode is ideal for parents, educators, and anyone interested in child development, education, and mental health, offering evidence-based advice and expert perspectives on building strong foundations for children’s futures
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    46 mins
  • S1 Ep4: Mind the Kids - Parent plus child factors, does it add up?

    S1 Ep4: Mind the Kids - Parent plus child factors, does it add up?
    May 21 2025
    We’re excited to share the latest episode of Mind the Kids, hosted by Dr. Jane Gilmour (UCL) and Professor Umar Toseeb (University of York). This episode dives into the complex relationship between parenting styles and infant characteristics, exploring whether their influences on child development are simply additive-or something more nuanced.

    Joined by special guest Dr. Robert Eves (Bielefeld University), we discuss groundbreaking research using large, nationally representative datasets to unpack how parenting and child traits interact. We also break down key theoretical models-like diathesis-stress, vantage sensitivity, and differential susceptibility-in accessible language, with practical takeaways for parents, practitioners, and researchers alike.

    Whether you’re a parent, academic, or professional in child development, tune in for evidence-based insights and a thoughtful discussion on what really shapes children’s outcomes.
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    42 mins