American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

09/18/2025

Decisions are being made right now about how the federal government will fund mental health and substance use disorder programs. Raise your voice with APA!

09/18/2025

09/10/2025

After tragedies like today’s school shooting in Evergreen, CO, children and teens need support to cope with trauma and grief.

AACAP’s Resource Library on Guns and Violence provides evidence-based tools to help.

Virtual Forum on Gun Violence in the 21st Century – Its Effects, Treatments & Solutions, presented by AACAP’s Guns & Violence Resource Group - May 2024

09/09/2025

🚨 The Early Bird Deadline is almost here! 🚨

Join us in Chicago for AACAP’s 2025 Annual Meeting—an unforgettable week of learning, networking, and collaboration.

✅ Register by Monday, September 15 to save over $100 on your registration!

Don’t miss this chance to connect with colleagues, share ideas, and be part of a vibrant community advancing child and adolescent psychiatry.

👉 Reserve your spot today and take advantage of the Early Bird savings: https://aacap.confex.com/aacap/2025/meetinginfo.cgi/

08/29/2025

AACAP Statement on Psychiatric Medications and Children’s Mental Health

AACAP recommends that all treatment decisions, including the use of SSRIs, be made collaboratively by medical providers, patients, and families to ensure safe, effective, and individualized care.

08/27/2025

We are heartbroken by today’s tragic school shooting in Minneapolis. Our thoughts are with the children, families, and community facing this devastating violence.

AACAP stands with all who work to protect children from the trauma of gun violence. Explore our Guns & Violence Resource Library for support and guidance:

Virtual Forum on Gun Violence in the 21st Century – Its Effects, Treatments & Solutions, presented by AACAP’s Guns & Violence Resource Group - May 2024

08/18/2025

AACAP and the American Psychiatric Association are excited to share six newly translated Spanish Parents’ Medication Guides! These trusted resources empower families with clear, accessible information to support informed decisions about treatment options for children and adolescents with mental health disorders.

Explore them here: bit.ly/45jwBZL

08/08/2025

🧠✨ New Resource for Parents!
AACAP’s Brain Stimulation Treatments for Mental Health: Parents’ Guide is here to help you understand emerging treatment options for children and teens.
📖 Learn what these therapies are, how they work, and what to expect.

🔗 Read the guide: https://bit.ly/45jwBZL

08/05/2025

medical students, residents, and CAP fellows are invited to join members of AACAP’s Life Members Committee tonight @ 8PM ET, as they share their wisdom and advice about building a lifelong career in child and adolescent psychiatry. https://tinyurl.com/vm3cy5f6

07/31/2025

🎉 Members: Early registration for the 2025 Annual Meeting is now open — July 31 through August 6!

Register this week to secure your top picks for Workshops, Breakfasts, offsite events, and more before registration opens to the public. Don’t miss out on this exclusive members-only window!

🔗 https://www.aacap.org/annualmeeting-2025

07/25/2025

NEW Facts For Families! Is AI Dangerous for Children?

Discover the benefits and risks of AI for children—from homework help and language learning to data privacy, deepfakes, over‑reliance, and healthy use tips.

https://www.aacap.org/AACAP/Families_and_Youth/Facts_for_Families/FFF-Guide/AI_and_Children-145.aspx

07/21/2025

On the job hunt? Check out 's JobSource and look at the countless amazing jobs available in the field of child and adolescent psychiatry.

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