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Official journals of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (@aacap.bsky.social). Follow/RT ≠ endorsement.
New Article in Press: Precision Optimization of Behavioral Activation for Major and Subthreshold Depression: A Meta-Analysis of Exploring Dose-Response Relationships and Moderating Factors. #articleinpress #jaacap https://twp.ai/4itUdh
January 23, 2026 at 5:18 AM
Looking for #CME credit? #JAACAP offers new article-based activities monthly. Visit https://twp.ai/4itGRQ to explore the courses. #ContinuingMedicalEducation
January 22, 2026 at 10:30 PM
This study used personality, cognitive performance, mental health, and screen use data from thousands of young American adolescents tracked in their early teens as part of the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study. https://twp.ai/4itICs
January 22, 2026 at 7:33 PM
JAACAP Connect is interested in any topic relevant to child and adolescent mental health that bridges scientific findings with clinical practice.

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January 22, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis: Effectiveness of Intensive Community Care Services and Psychosocial Interventions for Adolescents With Severe Mental Health Problems #jaacap #articleinpress https://twp.ai/4ivM45
January 22, 2026 at 4:27 PM
New Article in Press: Transcriptional signatures of mitochondrial metabolism predict esketamine-induced rACC structural changes in adolescent major depression. #articleinpress #jaacap https://twp.ai/4itJIm
January 22, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Call for Papers – JAACAP Open seeks original research articles devoted to examining the clinical, biological, and psychosocial systems level aspects of bipolar disorder in children and adolescents. Proposals are due March 9, 2026. https://twp.ai/4iteCq
January 22, 2026 at 1:29 PM
This study evaluated the reliability of the Childhood Depression Rating Scale-Revised (CDRS-R), a common interview tool used to assess depression among youth. Researchers found strong agreement among different raters, with a high statistical reliability score of 0.84. https://twp.ai/4itI7y
January 21, 2026 at 10:23 PM
This study examined the effectiveness of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for the treatment of Major Depressive Disorders in 682 adolescents and 601 young adults. https://twp.ai/4itICL
January 21, 2026 at 3:30 PM
New Article in Press: Continuous Versus Grouping Approaches to Resilience: Predicting Mental Health Following Adversity in Two Longitudinal Datasets. #articleinpress #jaacapopen https://twp.ai/4iv8tB
January 21, 2026 at 9:10 AM
Hats Off recognizes the award-winning papers, published in the Journal between July of the previous year and June of the current year, that epitomize scholarly excellence and contribute to improving the care and treatment of young people. Congratulations to our 2025 awardees! https://twp.ai/9PYjhT
January 21, 2026 at 5:11 AM
Resistance to thyroid hormone can initially present with psychiatric symptoms. Thyroid-stimulating hormone is often normal, so free T4 and/or total T3 should be included on screening labs. https://twp.ai/4itk8V
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January 20, 2026 at 9:41 PM
This study of 98 youth with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) found that the number of traumatic events did not affect outcomes of a 12-week group CBT program, despite nearly 90% having experienced trauma. https://twp.ai/4itI3o
January 20, 2026 at 9:29 PM
Deadline today! AACAP seeks candidates for the position of JAACAP Editor-in-Chief. Application deadline: January 20, 2026. Learn more and apply: https://twp.ai/4iv99f
January 20, 2026 at 8:23 PM
This Preregistration describes a new study aimed at exploring the association between executive functions and externalizing psychopathology.
January 20, 2026 at 7:32 PM
This pilot trial (DoBAt) in rural South Africa tested a gamified mental health app named Kuamsha for adolescents with depression. https://twp.ai/4itIBH
January 20, 2026 at 5:43 PM
New Article in Press: Meta-Analysis: Parenting Children and Adolescents with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Compared to Healthy Controls. #articleinpress #jaacap https://twp.ai/4itNEH
January 20, 2026 at 2:53 PM
This study used brain and behavioral data from 181 children ages 4 to 10 to identify which factors best predict anxiety symptoms. https://twp.ai/4itI9b
January 20, 2026 at 1:31 AM
Continuous Versus Grouping Approaches to Resilience: Predicting Mental Health Following Adversity in Two Longitudinal Datasets #jaacapopen #articleinpress https://twp.ai/4ivBLO
January 19, 2026 at 6:35 PM
This study examined the effects of repeated suicide-risk screens on rates of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in preadolescents. https://twp.ai/4iu4do
January 19, 2026 at 4:31 PM
New Article in Press: Letter to the Editor: A Neurodiverse Perspective on Autism Spectrum Disorder and the Medical Necessity of Applied Behavior Analysis. #articleinpress #jaacap https://twp.ai/4itQ6x
January 19, 2026 at 5:25 AM
Letters to the Editor and Authors' Response: Psychedelic Therapeutics for Adolescents: Ethics, Safety, Opportunities, and Equipoise

Dotson & Luccarelli: https://twp.ai/E69xo4
Croarkin et al: https://twp.ai/9PUic0
Jeffrey et al (authors' response): https://twp.ai/4ipTPw
January 18, 2026 at 5:32 PM
This study utilized data from the Collaborative Study on the Genetics of Alcoholism (COGA) to examine how the course of heavy episodic drinking (HED) from adolescence to young adulthood varies with genetic risk, parental separation, and relationship discord. https://twp.ai/4itI33
January 16, 2026 at 9:29 PM
AACAP seeks candidates for the position of JAACAP Editor-in-Chief. Application deadline: January 20, 2026. Learn more and apply: https://twp.ai/4itczg
January 16, 2026 at 3:55 PM
This study interviewed providers from 51 treatment organizations on steps taken to ensure sustainment, or continuing use, of their evidence-based substance use treatment programs. https://twp.ai/4ipXW2
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January 16, 2026 at 3:31 PM