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CAMHI's 2nd Full-Day Conference
February 27, 2025 - Lighthouse, Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC), Athens - Greece
Two years after the full-scale launch of CAMHI, this conference will bring together experts, educators, caregivers, youth, and other stakeholders to explore CAMHI's progress and its next steps in addressing critical mental health challenges that children and adolescents face in Greece and beyond.
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Synthesis Report
CAMHI's new release: "Understanding Priorities and Needs
for Child and Adolescent Mental Health in Greece:
A Landscape Analysis"
CAMHI is a five-year program dedicated to strengthening the capabilities of mental health care providers, expanding access to high-quality care, and improving mental health outcomes for all young people in Greece
Issues in the spotlight
In this section you will find topics on mental health issues, curated by CAMHI's scientific team
Trainings
Regardless of your expertise in mental health, our training programs offer comprehensive strategies focused on supporting children's and adolescents' mental health. Each program is thoughtfully curated to align with your unique background, ensuring that you gain the knowledge and skills needed to impact the mental well-being of the younger population positively. You can explore our training options and take a significant step toward enhancing your capacity to support children and adolescents within your scope of practice.
Learn more about our trainings
Part 1: Foundations of Psychotherapy with Children and Adolescents
What will you learn? This comprehensive training program is designed to equip professionals with essential skills and knowledge to excel in psychotherapy with children and adolescents. By the end of this program, you will: Learn fundamental strategies for establishing trust and therapeutic...
Part 2: Foundations of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
What will you learn? This comprehensive training program is designed to equip professionals with the skills necessary to effectively implement Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques. By the end of this program, you will: Master the fundamental principles of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy...
Part 3A: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Child Anxiety
What will you learn? This comprehensive training program is designed to equip professionals with essential skills to effectively implement Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques and address child anxiety. By the end of this program, you will: Understand the basic principles and...
Part 3B: Behavioral Parent Training for Child Externalizing Disorders
What will you learn? This comprehensive training program is designed to equip professionals with essential skills to effectively implement Behavioral Parent Training for child externalizing disorders. By the end of this program, you will: Understand the basic principles and strategies of...
Part 3C: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Adolescent Depression
What will you learn? This comprehensive training program is designed to equip professionals with skills necessary to work effectively with families and adolescents struggling with depression. By the end of this program, you will: Understand the basic principles and strategies of CBT for...
Part 4: Supervision
How does the CAMHI supervision program work? The CAMHI Supervision Program is designed to provide continuous support and guidance to trainees throughout the entire training period. This program ensures that trainees develop and refine their psychotherapeutic skills in a structured and supportive...
Part 1: Mental Health Literacy
What will you learn? Our comprehensive training program is designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to support the mental health and well-being of children and adolescents. By the end of this training, you will: Understand the fundamental concepts of mental...
Part 1: Mental Health Literacy for School Staff
What will you learn? Our training program focuses on recognizing and addressing mental health challenges, understanding the legal frameworks for child protection, and implementing effective strategies for observing, communicating, and supporting students' mental health and well-being. In this...
Part 2: Workshops
What will you learn? Building on the asynchronous journeys, these workshops will enhance participants' skills, enabling them to apply their knowledge in practical scenarios over the course of six sessions. In this program you will: Discuss case-vignette scenarios of students facing mental...
Mental Health Literacy
What will you learn? Our comprehensive training program is designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to support the mental health and well-being of children and adolescents. By the end of this training, you will: Understand the fundamental concepts of mental health...
Especially for you
Find the short guides that fit your profile and learn how to manage the emotions and life situations of children and adolescents
Adolescents
For children and adolescents who are interested in learning more about their emotions and behaviours and what skills are important for their mental well-being.
Parents
For parents and caregivers who want to learn more about their children's emotions and behaviours, what skills are important for mental wellbeing, and resources to seek help.
Educators
For teachers and other school staff who want to learn more about their students' mental health, how they can support their mental wellbeing and how to seek help
Health professionals
For health professionals who want to access information resources to communicate diagnostic information to parents and children
News & Updates
Announcements, press releases, developments and news from our programs and events
Find here all our news
June 6, 2025
Fellowship for Communication Professionals in Child & Adolescent Mental Health
Applications are now open for the 2025 - 2026 Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Global Center for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Communicator Fellowship at the Child Mind Institute through July 31st, 2025. This is an incredible opportunity providing support for passionate storytellers and...
May 28, 2025
Open Event in Tripoli on Child and Adolescent Mental Health Successfully Concluded
More than 130 people attended the open event organized by the Medical Association of Arcadia, with the honored participation of the Child & Adolescent Mental Health Initiative (CAMHI), on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at the Malliaropouleio Theatre of the Municipality of Tripoli.The event, titled...
May 6, 2025
Growing Healthier Together – CAMHI invites you to the WHO event at Zappeion
Come meet us in person, and together let’s amplify the voices of children and adolescents through a vibrant program that connects experience with science and participation with change.The World Health Organization (WHO) Office for Quality of Care and Patient Safety in Athens brings to the forefront...
May 5, 2025
May: Mental Health Awareness Month – Time to Break the Silence
Opinion Piece – by Theano Touma, child psychiatrist, member of the Child & Adolescent Mental Health InitiativeMaria, 14 years old, is one of those children struggling with stigma and isolation. She is quiet and withdrawn at school, and lately she has been distancing herself from her friends....
April 24, 2025
Greek and Brazilian Youth Unite for Inclusive Education
In a dynamic online meeting held in early April, 35 young people from Greece and Brazil exchanged experiences and good practices to promote a friendly and inclusive educational environment. The meeting was a follow-up to the contact established last February, during the 2nd Full Day Conference of...
April 10, 2025
«Adolescence»: Navigating the Complexities of Teen Years Without a Guide
Inspired by the highly-discussed mini-series Adolescence, CAMHI's child and adolescent psychiatrist, Theano Touma, delves into the core issues surrounding adolescence.With its powerful impact, Adolescence has shed light on topics that are rarely discussed openly, sparking an essential...
April 2, 2025
April, Autism Awareness Month: Guides and Training Programs by CAMHI
World Autism Awareness Day is an internationally recognized day observed every year on April 2nd, encouraging United Nations member states, including Greece, to take action to raise awareness about autism worldwide. It was established by a resolution of the United Nations General Assembly...
March 28, 2025
CAMHI’s New Program: Training Pediatricians and Healthcare Professionals in Detecting Mental Health Issues
The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Initiative (CAMHI) envisions expanding access to mental health care and providing, free of charge, scientifically validated training and care tools to professionals working with children and adolescents. This initiative aims to strengthen professional skills...
March 4, 2025
Second CAMHI conference on the mental health of children and adolescents concludes successfully
The Child & Adolescent Mental Health Initiative (CAMHI) successfully organized its second full-day conference at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC) as part of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation’s (SNF) Global Health Initiative (GHI) and in collaboration with the Child Mind...
Jan. 16, 2025
2nd full-day Conference of CAMHI
Two years after the full-scale launch of CAMHI, the 2nd Conference of the Child & Adolescent Mental Health Initiative (CAMHI) which will occur on the 27th of February, 09:00, at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC), will bring together experts, educators, caregivers, youth,...
Youth Engagement Scheme (YES)
We listen carefully to teenagers' views on mental health issues of concern to them, through 5 Teen Advisory Groups of the Youth Engagement Scheme (YES).
SAY YES!
If you are a teenager or teacher, and want to share your voice with us, click here to find out more.
JOIN YES!All about CAMHI in a video
What is the Child & Adolescent Mental Health Initiative? What is our vision? Where do we work and with whom? What is CAMHI's Network and how is the voice of adolescents incorporated into our programs? Watch the video and discover how we are improving access to mental health care for children and adolescents in Greece