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Official journals of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (@aacap.bsky.social). Follow/RT ≠ endorsement.
This study explored how parents’ health, including somatic or physical symptoms, medical conditions, and healthcare utilization, as well as healthcare literacy relate to physical symptoms in their teenagers. https://twp.ai/4itk1K
February 4, 2026 at 8:28 AM
The authors conducted a systematic review of 19 studies on LGBTQ+ cultural competency training for healthcare professionals to evaluate its potential impact on LGBTQ+ youth suicide risk. https://twp.ai/4itjzo
February 4, 2026 at 1:42 AM
New Article in Press: Empirical Letter to the Editor: Defining Entrants Into the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Workforce in the United States: Match Results From 2009 to 2025 #articleinpress #jaacap https://twp.ai/4ivI5D
February 3, 2026 at 10:24 PM
Contributing Editor Jack Turban interviews Ben Singh on the effects of exercise on symptoms of anxiety and depression. https://twp.ai/4itgai
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February 3, 2026 at 5:28 PM
New Article in Press: Longitudinal Association Between Psychotic-Like Experiences and New-Onset Mental Disorders in Late Adolescents #articleinpress #jaacap https://twp.ai/4ivI4N
February 3, 2026 at 2:52 AM
This Clinical Perspectives explains motor stereotypies as a common transdiagnostic phenotype that doesn’t always need treatment—offering clinicians a modern framework for assessment & intervention. #pediatrics #childpsychiatry #childpsychiatry #neurodevelopment #pediatrics
https://twp.ai/4ip1tt
February 2, 2026 at 6:40 PM
#JAACAP letter highlights the growing gap between the rapidly increasing Latine youth population and the shortage of Latine Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists (CAPs). Addressing stigma, financial barriers, & mentorship could improve diversity in CAP. #LatineRepresentation https://twp.ai/4ipt7u
February 2, 2026 at 4:31 PM
New Article in Press: Emotion Regulation Mediates the Link Between Exposure to Childhood Adversity and Transdiagnostic Symptom Domains in Youth. #articleinpress #jaacapopen https://twp.ai/4ivI1o
January 30, 2026 at 11:19 PM
In this study of 274 children with autism, measures of daily living, socialization, and behavioral and emotional wellbeing improved following the COVID-19 pandemic, whereas a measure of communication skills worsened. https://twp.ai/4ipvH7
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January 30, 2026 at 3:31 PM
The JAACAP Open February 2026 issue is out now! https://twp.ai/4itk0w
January 29, 2026 at 7:13 PM
New Article in Press: Second-Generation Antipsychotics and Real-World Outcomes in Youth With On- and Off-Label Indications #articleinpress #jaacap https://twp.ai/4ivSa8
January 29, 2026 at 2:46 PM
In this article, the authors present a tool for use during inpatient psychiatric admissions to foster better communication between teens and parents around screen time management. #screentime #psychiatry https://twp.ai/4iv4o0
January 29, 2026 at 12:39 PM
Call for Papers – JAACAP seeks reviews, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses focused on young people with and/or at-risk for bipolar disorder, including family risk and clinical high-risk studies. Proposals are due March 9, 2026. https://twp.ai/4iv2Y4
January 29, 2026 at 11:58 AM
Check out the JAACAP podcast with over 180 episodes to choose from. In candid interviews, authors discuss the latest in clinical care and research. Search for JAACAP on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and more. New episodes monthly. https://twp.ai/4ivPmp

Photo by @cdx2 on Unsplash
January 29, 2026 at 2:46 AM
The JAACAP February 2026 issue is out now! https://twp.ai/E6E8Z1

February 2026 issue cover art "The Gas Station" by Nathan Woo.

Visit the #JAACAP Child and Youth Artwork gallery to browse past covers and check submission guidelines: https://twp.ai/9PYtMx
January 28, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Learn more about peer reviewing from JAACAP Journals editors Robert R. Althoff, MD, PhD; Lisa R. Fortuna, MD, MPH, MDiv; Douglas K. Novins, MD; Manpreet K. Singh, MD, MS.
Getting Started with Peer Review: A Practical Workshop from JAACAP Journals. https://twp.ai/4iu4s0
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January 28, 2026 at 5:32 PM
New Article in Press: Anterior Cingulate Cortex Reactivity to Social Stimuli Marks Individual Differences to Peer Victimization on Internalizing Symptoms in Adolescence. #articleinpress #jaacapopen https://twp.ai/4itgxd
January 27, 2026 at 11:16 PM
Call for Papers – The #JAACAP journal family seeks papers on the impacts of structural and social determinants of health, including multiple forms of racism and minoritization, in child and adolescent mental health. Proposals are due June 1. https://twp.ai/4itS7u
#JAACAPOpen #healthequity
January 27, 2026 at 5:30 PM
New Article in Press: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis: Effectiveness of Intensive Community Care Services and Psychosocial Interventions for Adolescents With Severe Mental Health Problems #articleinpress #jaacap https://twp.ai/4ivKvs
January 26, 2026 at 8:10 PM
One Long Conversation
https://twp.ai/E6AKSo
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January 26, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Recent reviews in the #JAACAP Media Forum:

Intro: When the Physician Becomes an Author
https://twp.ai/9PV5Gk
How Technology, Social Media, and Current Events Profoundly Affect Adolescents
https://twp.ai/4ipq4g
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January 26, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Planning to submit your manuscript to #JAACAP or #JAACAPOpen? Visit our Guide for Authors for editorial policies and submission instructions.

JAACAP: https://twp.ai/9PaMSH
JAACAP Open: https://twp.ai/4iv7GD
January 26, 2026 at 3:12 PM
This study compares traditional office-based cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and community delivered team-based CBT for 333 youth (ages 5 to 18 years) for anxiety and/or obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). https://twp.ai/4itICF
January 23, 2026 at 9:30 PM
A secondary analysis of data from a global clinical trial involving 201 young patients with schizophrenia found that shorter, 10 and 20-item versions of the standard 30-item schizophrenia assessment tool (PANSS) are equally reliable and valid. https://twp.ai/4ipbGk
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January 23, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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