American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

This is a critical emerging issue for child and adolescent psychiatrists. Don't miss our upcoming Virtual Forum, "Betting on the Future: Gambling Disorders in Youth" aacap-org.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

AACAP Member Dr. Lisa Fortuna testified before Members of the Senate Judiciary Committee yesterday, drawing on her decades of expertise on #immigration and childhood trauma. 🎥 Watch Dr. Fortuna's testimony: youtube.com/live/2Zp4pVeF-…

#AACAP Member Kavita Fischer, MD shares her personal story of #gambling addiction. Kudos, Dr. Fischer, on fighting stigma and advocating for critical treatment.

#AACAP Member Joanna Quigley, MD, weighs in on the results of a new pilot program at the @UMichMedSchool to bring #childpsychiatry directly into #pediatrics bit.ly/4taVuQr

#AACAP members will head to DC next month for our annual Legislative Conference to advocate for children’s #mentalhealth & policies to support the child and adolescent psychiatry workforce. 🔗aacap.org/legcon

We are tracking the active shooter situation in MI. Pls share our Resource Library with anyone struggling with the news of this latest act of community violence. bit.ly/4lMz9EA

#AACAP Distinguished Fellow Cathryn Galanter, MD, discusses the diagnostic history and clinical management of DMDD, #bipolar disorder & #ADHD. @PsychTimes psychiatrictimes.com/view/adhd-and-…

Sports betting apps and video games with monetization are everywhere. #Mentalhealth professionals need more training to spot and treat youth #gambling disorders. Join us on March 25 for our Virtual Forum: #gambling" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">aacap.org/virtual_forum#…

March 8 is International Women's Day, and we're celebrating our members across the globe caring for children and adolescents. Thank you for all you do! #IWD26

Meet PsychStream — your go‑to hub for expert-led, on‑demand content in child & adolescent psychiatry. Start now at lnkd.in/exy3k7e8

This March we celebrate #WomensHistoryMonth. Many women have shaped the field of psychiatry and continue to lead the way in advancing mental health care. This is impact that inspires change.

New ep of "Brain Trust: Conversations in Psychopharmacology," features #AACAP Distinguished Fellow Melissa DelBello, MD, to discuss pediatric #mentalhealth treatment. psychiatrictimes.com/view/what-work…

#AACAP President John Walkup will join former IACC chairs, NIH institute directors, & leading #autism advocates to serve on the Independent Autism Coordinating Committee (I-ACC). @AutismScienceFd lnkd.in/ey3TeHEW

Talking about war is not easy, for kids or adults. Our Terrorism & War Resource Library offers a curated collection of materials designed to help caregivers navigate these conversations w/ confidence and care. bit.ly/4sdQHwM

“My #mentalhealth used to be horrible, like, absolutely horrible." At just 16, Alysa Liu retired from figure skating. Here's what happened next: bit.ly/4l44Kmv @TODAYshow #WorldTeenMentalWellnessDay

It's #WorldTeenMentalWellnessDay! There is no health without mental health! #MentalHealth is just as important as physical health, and asking for help is a normal part of life. You should never feel like you have to take on the world 🌎 alone ➡️ samhsa.gov/young-adults

Moving from adolescence into young adulthood is a challenging time in anyone's life, but especially for those facing mental health struggles. Resources to help: bit.ly/4r1oZCv #WorldTeenMentalWellnessDay

New research from @JAMA_current links teen usage of cannabis with later appearance of bipolar & psychotic disorders. AACAP Member @DrRyanSultan weighs in. bit.ly/4aWvMrh

This week is National Eating Disorder Awareness Week. Eating disorders require treatment to get better. They are serious mental health conditions with serious life-long consequences and can lead to death. This #NEDAW, learn the signs of eating disorders: samhsa.gov/mental-health/…

"Because of the prevalence of psychiatric conditions now seen by pediatricians...it is imperative that pediatric residents gain meaningful experience in child and adolescent psychiatry." bit.ly/4763V6E @PsychToday