American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

A great initiative to advance new, impactful ways to help address #mentalhealth challenges in children and young adults. Apply by July 24, 2026. morganstanley.com/about-us/givin…

The IACAPAP Bulletin invites adolescents worldwide to submit their poetry, art, photography, or essays on mental health and well-being for publication. This is your platform to express, inspire, and help reduce the stigma around mental health! Read more iacapap.org/news/call-for-…

On behalf of AACAP’s 11,000+ members, President John T. Walkup, MD, submitted comments opposing a proposed rule that would fundamentally alter #mentalhealth research in this country. Read more: bit.ly/4fxu0QF

Join us on 22 July 2026 for the 30th IACAPAP Lunch & Learn Webinar on Improving our clinical outcomes through measurement based care. iacapap.org/news/30th-lunc…

"The study found that in some cases, the safety tools appeared to be missing altogether, while in others they were broken, easily circumvented or difficult to find." nytimes.com/2026/06/29/us/…

"From Los Angeles to New York, parents are rebelling against school-sanctioned Chromebooks, education apps and Google Docs" wsj.com/us-news/educat…

A new study finds that addiction to social media, mobile phones and video games is linked to a higher risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors. npr.org/sections/shots…

"With their parents gone, kids' lives are plunged into fear and uncertainty. As a result, a generation of children from immigrant families are exhibiting mental health problems..." cbsnews.com/news/arrests-i…

It’s time to start planning your trip to Atlanta for #AACAP26! Browse our Program Schedule, reserve your hotel room, and book your flight today! aacap.confex.com/aacap/2026/mee…

Advocates are concerned that "hard-fought progress" in the disability community will be lost. pbs.org/newshour/show/…

For those with mental health conditions, the choice to become a parent feels especially fraught. nytimes.com/2026/06/17/wel…

Specialized LGBTQ youth services will return to the national suicide and crisis hotline by the end of the year, the Trump administration confirmed this month. But it’s unlikely to return just as it was before. trib.al/oRO7Fkx

Mental health reporter Ellen Barry discusses the federal push to take patients off psychiatric medications on this episode of The Daily. @mikiebarb nytimes.com/2026/06/22/pod…

At AACAP, we are dedicated to advancing equitable access to high-quality, culturally responsive mental healthcare for all children, adolescents, and their families. #MinorityMentalHealthAwarenessMonth

GLP-1 meds aren't yet approved for young children, but doctors are starting to prescribe them anyway. wsj.com/health/wellnes…

“I’m grateful that the congressperson is able to be forthcoming because this is a treatable disease of the brain, and we need people to know that,” Dr. Rapaport said. Depression impacts every family. If you are struggling, call or text 988. nytimes.com/2026/06/30/nyr…

A growing body of evidence suggests that people with #ADHD may be at risk for anxiety, disordered eating, autoimmune disease, and other conditions. @wapo washingtonpost.com/wellness/2026/…

"Extreme heat — it’s not just a physical story, it’s a mental health story." It can impact sleep, emotional regulation, and cognition. wtop.com/health-fitness…

1.63 million kids reported using electronic cigarettes in 2024. And nearly 9 out of 10 of kids choose flavored products. washingtonpost.com/health/2026/06…

Natural disasters, like yesterday's devastating earthquake in Venezuela, can be difficult for anyone to understand. While there is no single “right” way to talk with children about natural disasters, our Resource Center can be a helpful place to start: bit.ly/3T2wyxp