AACAP is the leading national medical association dedicated to treating families affected by childhood and adolescent mental illnesses. Follow/RT ≠ endorsement.
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Our hearts are with the children, families, educators, and the entire Bend, OR, community following this devastating school shooting.
For anyone looking for resources and support, AACAP has compiled trusted information to help children and families heal. aacap.org/AACAP/Families_and…
4 in 10 pediatricians said kids in immigrant families are skipping care due to families’ fear. @AmerAcadPeds stateline.org/2026/09/15/doc…
In our final Plenary of #AACAP26, Dr. Richard Tedeschi will explore "posttraumatic growth,"—the ways in which traumatic events can foster a deeper sense of meaning, stronger relationships, and renewed inner strength.
Learn more: aacap.confex.com/aacap/2026/…
#ADHD medications are the most studied treatments in all of pediatrics. Approximately 3/4 of children and adolescents will respond well.
Explore our Parents' Medication Guides for more info: aacap.org/AACAP/AACAP/Famili…
#ADHDAwarenessMonth
"AI therapy is a radical move, and we need to reckon with what happens when we turn to therapists who cannot feel."
theatlantic.com/technology/2…
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry retweeted
Read the expert-backed, evidence-based #TipSheet “Child Loneliness in the Digital Age” for #ParentingTips on how to recognize the signs of loneliness alongside practical recommendations for strengthening family relationships and building healthy #SocialMedia habits. 🔗 bit.ly/3PdiEXR
Now accepting applications for the AACAP Congressional Fellowship, a 10-month fellowship in #DC! The selected fellow will gain firsthand experience with the federal legislative process & be a voice for child and adolescent psychiatry.
Apply by: Nov 13
aacap.org/AACAP/AACAP/Awards…
People with #autism enrolled in Medicaid had a life expectancy at birth of about 65 years, nearly 14 years shorter than that of the U.S. general population.
newsweek.com/common-neurodiv…
The #AACAP26 Institutes explore some of the most important topics in child and adolescent psychiatry, such as eating disorder treatment, psychopharmacology, autism, and much more!
Watch now and bring the conversation with you to Atlanta!
📽️ aacap.confex.com/aacap3/2026…
New research suggests many ERs receiving young people in need of #mentalhealth services lack the resources to provide that care.
axios.com/local/chicago/2026…
Meet the psychiatrist on a mission to change the narrative on "therapy speak." AACAP Member Dr. Suzanne Garfinkle-Crowell shares her new book on @CBS
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Across the globe, growing numbers of children and teens are experiencing serious mental health conditions - but don't always get the help they need.
At AACAP, we are working to reduce stigma and other barriers to high-quality mental healthcare.
#WorldMentalHealthDay 💚
Cychlorphine, far more potent than fentanyl, is emerging as a new threat.
nytimes.com/2026/09/14/us/sa…
For a growing number of teenagers, AI chatbots have become a first stop for emotional support.
edsource.org/2026/teens-use-…
We're excited to convene an extraordinary group of #Atlanta leaders to reflect on how generations of children & families have cultivated resilience, hope, and collective strength in the pursuit of justice and well-being.
🔗 Learn more: aacap.confex.com/aacap/2026/… #AACAP26
Is there such a thing as a child's #mentalhealthday? Absolutely.
Dr. Gary Swanson explains:
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Separation from parents destabilizes families, often leaving the remaining caregiver scrambling to stay housed, buy food, and fulfill kids' medical needs.
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This #ChildHealthDay, let’s continue working together to support the physical and #mentalhealth of children through prevention, early intervention, and strong community support.
AACAP Distinguished Fellow David Rettew, MD, writes about difficult conversations with patients and families around diagnostic uncertainty.
psychologytoday.com/us/blog/…
👏Congrats to Daniel Malec, recipient of AACAP’s 2026 Catchers in the Rye Humanitarian Award!
As ED of the Georgia Conflict Center, Mr. Malec has advanced restorative practices in communities and schools - making a real difference in the lives of children. #AACAP26
