American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

12/18/2025

📣 Call for Papers Is Now Open!

AACAP is now accepting submissions for the 2026 Annual Meeting. This is your chance to share your research, clinical expertise, and innovative ideas with a national audience of child and adolescent mental health professionals.

We encourage submissions that showcase new research, emerging best practices, and timely topics that move the field forward.

👉 Learn more and submit your proposal:
https://www.aacap.org/AnnualMeeting-2026

12/15/2025

12/15/2025

We are deeply saddened by the heartbreaking events this weekend, including the school shooting at Brown and the tragic attack at Bondi Beach in Australia. Our thoughts are with all families and communities who have been directly or indirectly affected.
AACAP stands with the children, families, and caregivers working to cope with fear, grief, and uncertainty. We remain committed to providing trusted mental health resources and support for those navigating the impact of these tragedies. - https://bit.ly/4lMz9EA

12/08/2025

📣 AACAP is Looking for the Next Editor-in-Chief of JAACAP!

The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) is now accepting applications for the next Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (JAACAP).

This is an exciting opportunity for a leader in child and adolescent mental health to help shape the direction of one of the field’s most prestigious journals.

✨ Highlights of the Role:
• 5-year term (renewable once)
• Lead JAACAP’s editorial vision and scientific direction
• Oversee peer review and uphold high standards of research
• Work with a dedicated editorial team and AACAP leadership

📅 Applications are due January 19, 2026.

If you or someone you know is passionate about advancing clinical science and supporting high-quality psychiatric research, we encourage you to apply!

🔗 Learn more and see application details here:
https://www.aacap.org/AACAP/zLatest_News/AACAP_Seeks_JAACAP_Editor-in-Chief.aspx

11/25/2025

Our annual Black Friday Sale is live! Enjoy 25% off all Clinical Essentials self-study courses for a limited time. Visit the AACAP Store, choose your courses, and enter 25BLACK at checkout. Offer ends Monday, December 1. https://bit.ly/3ALwoRS

11/24/2025

11/23/2025

For physician expert information & resources on autism visit www.aacap.org

11/20/2025

For physician expert information on autism & all things children’s mental health check out www.AACAP.org