Child and Adolescent Research Network (CARN) Conference 2026

Wed Mar 18 2026 at 09:00 am to 01:00 pm UTC+13:00

Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, the University of Auckland | Auckland

Child and Adolescent Research Network (CARN)
Publisher/HostChild and Adolescent Research Network (CARN)
Child and Adolescent Research Network (CARN) Conference 2026
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Join us at the CARN Conference 2026 to connect with experts and share research on child and adolescent development in Aotearoa!
About this Event

Organised by Te Ara Hāro, Centre for Infant, Child and Adolescent Mental Health

When: Wednesday, 18th March, 9am-1pm
Where: Room 501-505, Faculty of Medical & Health Sciences (FMHS), University of Auckland, 85 Park Road, Grafton, Auckland

Keynote Speakers

  • Lucy Hitcham (University of Nottingham) and Sarah Whitcombe-Dobbs (University of Canterbury)

Additional highlights

  • 10 talks presenting groundbreaking research on child and adolescent mental health in New Zealand.
  • Networking opportunities with experts in youth mental health.

Why attend?

  • It's free to attend!
  • Join us in person or online (Zoom link provided prior to the conference via email).
  • Spaces are limited – secure your spot now.

Register now: Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to engage with leading voices in child and adolescent mental health.

Join online: A Zoom link will be provided prior to the conference (please keep an eye out for this in your email).


Agenda

πŸ•‘: 09:00 AM - 09:05 AM
Welcome and housekeeping
Host: Conference organisers
πŸ•‘: 09:05 AM - 09:40 AM
Keynote
Host: Lucy Hitcham

Info: The use of digital mental health technology in the UK


πŸ•‘: 09:40 AM - 10:10 AM
Keynote
Host: Sarah Whitcombe-Dobbs

Info: Chronic suicidality in young people: addressing cycles of crisis and care in systems with scarce resources


πŸ•‘: 10:10 AM - 10:30 AM
Talk #1
Host: Melanie Woodfield et al.

Info: Who comes to CAMHS? Early findings from a regional audit of care provision and clinical characteristics of children under 8 years old


πŸ•‘: 10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
Talk #2
Host: Hiran Thabrew and Sally Merry

Info: School-based mental health interventions – what works and for whom?


πŸ•‘: 10:50 AM - 11:10 AM
Talk #3
Host: Esther Yao et al.

Info: Universal school-based mental health programmes for adolescents: A scoping review of potential harms


πŸ•‘: 11:10 AM - 11:30 AM
Talk #4
Host: Rebecca Evans and Josie Tait

Info: How extracurriculars support mental health and wellbeing amongst youth in Aotearoa


πŸ•‘: 11:30 AM - 11:50 AM
Talk #5
Host: Melody Kim

Info: Towards developing a digital intervention for youth on waiting lists


πŸ•‘: 11:50 AM - 12:10 PM
Talk #6
Host: Larissa Hon

Info: Regulatory development of infants born very preterm over the first eight months of life


πŸ•‘: 12:10 PM - 12:30 PM
Talk #7
Host: Mic McLean

Info: Neonatal sucrose exposure in relation to neurodevelopment and behaviour at 4.5 years in children born very preterm


πŸ•‘: 12:30 PM - 12:50 PM
Talk #8
Host: Lucy Hitcham

Info: The measurement of smartphone addiction


πŸ•‘: 12:50 PM - 01:00 PM
Closing remarks
Host: Conference organisers
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, the University of Auckland, 85 Park Road, Auckland, New Zealand

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