AACAP is the leading national medical association dedicated to treating children and families affected by childhood and adolescent mental illnesses. Follow/RT ≠ endorsement.
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
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LGBTQ+ youth experience higher rates of depression, anxiety, and other mental health challenges. Child and adolescent psychiatrists and other clinicians have a unique opportunity to help. #PrideMonth
Get moving! The physical and mental health benefits of exercise are clear. Children are also more likely to be physically active if their parents are active too.
An estimated 7 million kids live in a home with a loaded and unlocked firearm. Gaining access to a gun is far too easy. bit.ly/3GxKTZo #NationalGunViolenceAwarenessDay
Is ABA the gold standard for #autism care and treatment? Research suggests there are other options physicians should consider. bit.ly/4uT3hDz
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Nearly 1 in 5 adolescents and young adults have used #AI chatbots for advice or help when they felt upset, nervous or anxious. @jamapediatrics.com www.cnn.com/2026/06/11/h...
A federal campaign to wean Americans off of antidepressants only makes sense if alternatives like therapy are equally effective, accessible & affordable. #AACAP member Dr. Jonathan Slater weighs in:
Looks like a wonderful program from @nationalacademies.org focusing on helping children and youth navigate rapidly changing online spaces. www.nationalacademies.org/projects/DBA...
"In moments like this, physician leadership matters more than ever."
This week, AACAP members and staff are hard at work in Chicago for the #AMAmtg helping to shape healthcare policy that will define the future of our field.
www.ama-assn.org/house-delega...
👏Congrats to Dr. Jonathan Slater his blog post, “No. That AI Chatbot Is Not Your Friend,” which recently earned a Gold Medal at the @medpagetoday.com Spring 2026 Digital Health Awards®.
www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/seco...
The practice of allowing children to remain hospitalized “beyond medical necessity” has become a costly problem. @kffhealthnews.org
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Nearly one in six Americans reported last year that they were taking an SSRI, and Kennedy claims that they are overprescribed for the treatment of anxiety and depression.
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Children are less physically active than they used to be. Scientists are finding effective ways to encourage children to move more, leaving lasting benefits on their health.
Millions of young people use AI chatbots when they feel upset, nervous or stressed, a new study says. Here’s what to know about this mental health strategy.
The 21st century information ecosystem composed of highly fragmented media environments—both online and offline— poses tremendous challenges for individuals as they seek accurate and credible informat...
Some children are healthy enough to leave the hospital after a medical stay but have no place to go. Across the country, the practice of allowing children to remain hospitalized “beyond medical necess...
