Professor of Developmental Psychopathology
University of Roehampton, London, UK
https://pure.roehampton.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/cecilia-essau
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
The 18th International Conference on Child and Adolescent Psychopathology (ICCAP2027) will take place at Whitelands College, University of Roehampton in London, United Kingdom from 12 – 14 July 2027.
We invite abstract submissions relating to any aspect of children, adolescents, young adults and families. All submissions must be in English. Submissions will be accepted in three forms: symposia, individual papers, and poster presentations.
Submission Guidelines
Please submit all abstracts to c.essau@roehampton.ac.uk, using the following abstract form (to download):
• The email subject line should be “ICCAP2027Abstract”
• The attached file(s) should be .docx or .doc
• Text should be single-spaced, Times New Roman, 12-point font
Abstract submission deadline
- 15th February 2027.
Types of Submissions
Symposium
Each symposium will consist of up to five presentations, which are expected to be thematically linked. The symposium convener should forward the submission form (together with an abstract of for each individual paper) on behalf of all the presenters.
Individual Research Paper
Each individual paper will consist of a 15–minute presentation (including Q&A). The Scientific Program Committee will integrate sets of individual papers into thematic sessions of one and a half hours’ duration. The submission must include the name and contact information for the individual responsible for presenting the paper together with an abstract (maximum of 250 words) that will include the following information: background, method, results, and conclusion.
Poster
Presenters are required to be present at their poster display at the time scheduled by the conference organisers in order to discuss their findings with interested delegates. The submission must include the name and contact information for the individual responsible for presenting the paper together with an abstract (maximum of 250 words) that will include the following information: background, method, results, and conclusion.
The size of the poster board: 150 cm (height) x 75 cm (width). Pins and tape will be available on-site.
**Each delegate may be first author/presenter on a maximum of 2 submissions, however, there is no limit on co-authorship**
CONFIRMED KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
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Conference Registration Fees (in British Sterling)
Early bird registration (Before 31st March 2027)
Regular Registration Fee: £220
Student Registration Fee: £150
Regular registration (After 30th May 2027)
Regular Registration Fee: £280
Student Registration Fee: £180
On-Site Registration
Regular Registration Fee: £300
Student Registration Fee: £200
Registration fees include the conference package (conference programme – soft copy, name badge), welcome reception (wine and cheese), refreshments during the breaks, and lunches.
Means of Payment
To register and book your place on the conference, please click here
Cancellation / Refund policy
- Registration fees will be refunded for cancellations received before 31st May 2027. But the charge fee will not be returned.
- After 31st May 2027 there will be no refund.
CONFERENCE VENUE
Whitelands College, University of Roehampton, London, UK.
ICCAP2025 will take place at Whitelands College (Holybourne Avenue, London SW15 4JD) at the University of Roehampton.
Travelling to Whitelands College
The University is easily accessible by public transport with a number of different ways of reaching Whitelands College. The university is located at the Roehampton area (South West London) in the Borough of Wandsworth. Some of the nearest Tube Stations, after which you need to take a bus are: Hammersmith, West Brompton, Putney Bridge, East Putney, Southfields, Wimbledon.
Visit www.tfl.gov.uk or www.thetube.com for information on London public transport (e.g., underground/tube map).
Professor Alice Gregory
(Royal Holloway, University of London)
Waking up to it: Sleep as an important ingredient of mental health in children and young people
Dr Anna Cook
(University of Surrey)
Belonging by Design: What schools need to help neurodivergent children thrive
Associate Professor Keri Wong
(University College London)
From suspicious young minds to safer futures: Understanding, assessing, and preventing crime
Dr Nicola Johnstone
(University of Roehampton)
Investigating a nutritional intervention to support healthy brain development
Dr Sakshi Ghai
(London School of Economics and Political Science)
Understanding technology: Mediated harms to children and young people
Professor Cecilia A. Essau
(University of Roehampton)
Promoting healthy lifestyles and psychosocial skills to prevent youth anxiety and depression
In 2006 Prof Essau initiated the International Conference on Child and Adolescent Psychopathology (ICCAP) to promote the study, prevention and treatment of mental disorders and disabilities among children and adolescents.
The ICCAP is an annual 3-day event that takes place in July at Whitelands College, University of Roehampton in South West London. Each year, ICCAP attracts academics and practitioners from 40 countries to discuss state-of-the-art research on various aspects of child and adolescent psychopathology. Delegates include: Researchers, practitioners and policy makers working within youth health and mental health, paediatrics, public health, nursing, education, social work, and youth justice systems.
Building on its success in London, Sarawak Government and Sarawak Convention Bureau had supported ICCAP to bring experts in children and youth health to Kuching (on Borneo Island), Malaysia in August 2018 and in August 2023. The ICCAP2018 and ICCAP2023 were each attended by approximately 700 delegates.
