Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

05/13/2026

Is There Any Level of Stress Exposure That is Beneficial?

Exposure to a modicum of stress—neither too much nor too little—may confer an adaptive advantage in the face of subsequent stress. This study tests whether there is a “sweet spot” of stress exposure in childhood.

05/12/2026

New Article in Press: Clinical Perspectives: Stepping Stones: A Starting Point for Integration of Racial Ethnic Protective Factors in Clinical Practice for Pediatric Behavioral Health Clinicians https://twp.ai/9OVHek

05/12/2026

Adolescents are often referred for mental health care by adults before they themselves are ready or willing to engage. This article reframes adolescent refusal as a developmentally meaningful signal that can guide engagement, preserve trust, and support emerging autonomy rather than obstruct care. https://twp.ai/4hr0sD

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05/11/2026

Translating Evidence Into Practice: Using the Open-Access Evidence-Based Intervention Database for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (EBI-ADHD) Platform to Support Shared Decision-Making

We are pleased to introduce the Evidence-Based Intervention database for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (EBI-ADHD; https://ebiadhd-database.org/)1, a new and open-access online resource for the clinical and research community in child and adolescent psychiatry. EBI-ADHD provides a comprehe...

05/11/2026

Examining the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) Utility in a Native American Population

05/11/2026

New Article in Press: Negative Online Experiences and Reporting Rates in Youth With Mental Health Conditions https://twp.ai/9OVM46

05/11/2026

Authors explain: Rebecca Ford-Paz and Tareq Yaqub discuss agile mental healthcare for new arrival youth amid increased immigration enforcement. https://twp.ai/9OWJYf

05/11/2026

Current attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) subtypes, based on parent-reported symptoms, are not very useful for clinical predictions or research breakthroughs. This study identified new ADHD subtypes using computerized attention-based tasks and compared these new subtypes’ responses to 2 ADHD medications: methylphenidate (stimulant) and atomoxetine (nonstimulant). A subtype with a more impulsive, error-prone style had higher resting heart rates and EEG differences and responded well to both medications. A subtype with more lapses in sustained attention responded well only to methylphenidate. These results are a step toward targeting treatments based on attention testing. These novel subtypes could also help understand underlying biological mechanisms. https://twp.ai/bWU9aK

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This article is also associated with an editorial: https://twp.ai/IlpAo4

05/08/2026

Neuropsychiatric systemic lupus erythematosus (NPSLE) is a rare complication of lupus that can cause both psychosis and catatonia. Managing these symptoms together is challenging, as administering antipsychotics may worsen catatonia. Standard management includes high-dose benzodiazepines, introducing antipsychotics after catatonia stabilizes, and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for refractory cases. This poses a dilemma when patients experience severe psychosis and medication-refractory catatonia, especially where ECT is unavailable. Despite the recent surge of published pediatric NPSLE cases with concurrent psychosis and catatonia, there has not been an updated review of the literature. Our report summarizes the clinical outcomes from 8 patient cases to provide a brief update of the literature, examine treatment modalities, and discuss the importance of judicious pharmacological sequencing in optimizing outcomes. https://twp.ai/4hr11g

05/08/2026

New Article in Press: Editorial: Social Functioning Among Adolescents Born Extremely Preterm: Current Evidence and Unanswered Questions https://twp.ai/9OV8hu

05/08/2026

Charlotte’s Web

When one considers the classics of American children’s literature, Charlotte’s Web