In this two-part talk, Arnon Bentovim explores the evolution of child and adolescent mental health services in the UK from 1960 to 2010, examining the societal, political, and healthcare changes that shaped practice. He highlights key innovations, such as the introduction of family therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, and attachment theory, alongside systemic approaches addressing trauma, social exclusion, and neurodevelopmental conditions. Reflecting on personal experiences spanning decades, Arnon Bentovim provides insights into evolving therapeutic modalities and frameworks. He also delves into the challenges facing contemporary child and adolescent mental health services, offering insights into their ongoing relevance and implications for today’s practitioners.
A. To explore how societal, political, and healthcare changes between 1960 and 2010 influenced the development of child and adolescent mental health services in the UK.
B. To identify the contributions of different therapeutic approaches to the evolution of mental health care practices.
C. To analyze current challenges facing child and adolescent mental health services and their implications for contemporary practice.
The Evolution of Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services - 1960 – 2010 and influences on our practice today - Part II
Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist - Psychoanalyst and Family Therapist, Director Child and Family Training UK, Visiting Professor, Royal Holloway University of London Formerly Consultant at Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital and the Tavistock Clinic, Senior Lecturer Institute of Child Health UCL
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