What are the risks and benefits of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for youth? With input from an expert advisory panel, the APA has developed recommendations to guide conversations around youth mental health and AI safety. Click on this link to learn more: www.apa.org/topics/artif...

📣 SCCAP is seeking dedicated leaders! We’re now accepting nominations for two open Board positions: President-Elect and APA Council Representative. 🗓️ Nominations due December 15, 2025 🌟 Self-nominations welcome #sccap53 #sccap

Check out the “perks” of being an SCCAP member, including two top journals available free to all members! First-time members can register for free with the code: Div53New. Scan the QR code to join today! #sccap #childpsychology #journals

Practicing gratitude can be a powerful habit, with research showing benefits to both mental and physical health. Here are some ways you can make gratitude a regular part of your routine! #sccap53 #gratitude #evidencebasedinterventions #mentalhealth #positivepsychology

Promising news for adolescent mental health: A study published in EPCAMH shows that DBT-A delivered in residential care leads to meaningful improvements at discharge—many lasting two years later. Evidence-based care matters. 💙📖 #SCCAP53 #EPCAMH #DBT #evidencebasedtreatment #childandadolescentpsych

The Dissemination and Implementation Science (DIS) SIG held a joint preconference and Happy Hour with SCCAP last week at ABCT. We had a blast reconnecting and learning from one another. @abctnow.bsky.social @dissig.bsky.social

Was great to see so many members at our 2025 Preconference, co-hosted by @sccap53.bsky.social

Meet SCCAP member, Dr. Nina Kaiser, Founder & CEO of Practice San Francisco! Swipe left to learn more about Dr. Kaiser's interests, experiences, and work! Want to be featured? Fill out the member spotlight form here: forms.gle/jK2tiAVrNVos...! #sccap53 #psychologistsofinstagram

Now, more than ever, it is essential for us to come together as a community--all members are welcome to attend and connect with each other; please RSVP via the link below so they order enough appetizers! #sccap #abct @dissig.bsky.social forms.gle/cBqMPRtBmXF9...

National Stress Awareness Day is observed every year on the first Wednesday in November. This day serves as a gentle nudge to pause, check in with yourself, and practice small stress-reducing habits that can carry into everyday life. #sccap53 #sccap #stress #wellness #mentalhealth

November is Early Childhood Mental Health Awareness Month! Young children learn through interacting with their families and the greater community.

The APA 2026 call for proposals is now open! convention.apa.org/proposals

🍁📚 #InBalance: The Fall 2025 issue of InBalance is here—live and freely available! This expansive release includes original articles, election results, committee updates, and more. Find it all here: newsletter.sccap53.org

The shortage of mental health providers for youth is well known. Given a 4:1 ratio of newly minted master’s compared to doctorally trained therapists, training master’s level therapists is a prime role for psychologists. #sccap53 #sccap #division53 #childandadolescent #psychology #integratedhealth

Halloween season can be fun for many, but some children experience anxiety and stress from the overwhelming decorations and rules of treat-or-treating. Here are some tips to help reduce #Halloween stress.

It's ADHD Awareness Month! Today, we share an excellent article exploring key characteristics impacting treatment outcomes for youth with ADHD. Swipe to read more about this important research! #sccap53 #childpsychology #ADHD #ADHDawareness #research

The SCCAP Fellows Committee invites nominations for Fellow Status in our upcoming 2026 cycle (Fellow status begins January 1, 2027). Self-nominations are welcome. Applications due Dec. 1st! For more info or to apply, visit: sccap53.org/membership/d...

Join us on Friday, October 24th at 12:00PM EST for the SCCAP Smith Award Winner Webinar led by Dr. Randall T. Salekin Register using the linktree in our bio! Free CE credits! #ConductDisorder #ClinicalResearch #Personality #EvidenceBasedTreatments #ClinicalPsychology #SCCAP53

October SCCAP Member Spotlight ✨ Meet Chaela Nutor, PhD! Dr. Nutor is a recent Emory University grad and currently a postdoctoral fellow at Emory University School of Medicine. Learn more her about her work at chaelanutor.com. #sccap53 #psychologistsofinstagram @chaelanutor.bsky.social

Check out EPCAMH's second special issue on behavioral health education, which lays out critical issues for trainers, trainees, and training sites to consider! #SCCAP53 #EPCAMH #psychologytraining #evidencebasedtreatment #childandadolescentpsychology

September is self care awareness month! Self-care is less about quick fixes and more about sustainable choices. What’s one habit you’re choosing to protect your energy this month? #sccap53 #selfcareawarenessmonth #mentalhealth

Ok we are a little late to the #lizard trend butttttt please make sure to follow us on all social media platforms! We are on IG, X, BlueSky, Facebook, and LinkedIn. If you’d like to follow us, simply follow us on all platforms with SCCAP53! 🙌 #lizardmeme

🏛 #InBalance: Science and advocacy are both critical to supporting children and families—but how should psychologists engage in advocacy while maintaining scientific integrity? Learn from Dr. Mary Ann McCabe in this season's "Expert Recommendations": newsletter.sccap53.org/expert-recom...

Youth often teach us that grief is not just one feeling, but many—sometimes even opposites—woven together. On National Grief Awareness Day, SCCAP recognizes the unique ways everyone carries and expresses grief. 💙🌱

🎧🧠 #InBalance: What do clinical subtypes of misophonia look like in youth? Gabrielle M. Armstrong and colleagues explore how symptom profiles differ among young people and what these distinctions mean for assessment, diagnosis, & treatment. newsletter.sccap53.org/in-focus-cli...

Meet SCCAP member, Dr. Jenna Russo, postdoc researcher at the Center for Early Relational Health at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Dr. Russo is passionate about bridging developmental and implementation science to advance trauma-informed, equity-driven support for children and families!

Daniel Waschbusch, Andrea Chronis-Tuscano, and Greg Fabiano co-edited a special issue in EPCAMH on the ADHD Summer Treatment Program to honor the life and legacy of their PhD advisor, William E. Pelham Jr. 🔗 Visit www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... for the full article. #SCCAP #ADHD #STP

The APA Convention kicks off today, and SCCAP has some great presentations and events planned over the next three days! Here is a list of what you have to look forward to; the full program brochure can be found at sccap53.org/apa-conventi.... #SCCAP53#APA2025 #SCCAPatAPA

🌞📚 #InBalance: We are thrilled to announce that our Summer 2025 issue of the InBalance Newsletter is live and freely available! This expansive release includes original articles, award winners, event updates, and much more! Find it all here: newsletter.sccap53.org!

In this EPCAMH article spotlight, Pinciotti and colleagues explore the feasibility and acceptability of SAFETY-A, a brief intervention that PCPs can use to assess for and address youth suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Visit www.tandfonline.com/journals/ueb... for the full article.

Applying for APPIC internship? Attend this webinar to learn strategies and tips for making the most of the summer leading up to internship application season! Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

An inside look at integrating science/practice/mentoring- Dr. Evans recalls how treatment for ADHD has developed over the decades in this tribute to Dr. Bill Pelham, creator of the STP. #sccap #epcamh #mentalhealth #adhd

We're proud to announce SCCAP Div. 53's programming for #APA2025. Check out our extraordinary slate of sessions, posters, and events @ sccap53.org/apa-convention. You won't want to miss it! Register by July 1 to save with the advance rate @ convention.apa.org! #SCCAP53 #SCCAPatAPA

Congrats to the 2025 cohort of LEAD! 🔗 Learn more about the LEAD Institute and the full list of 2025 fellows here: sccap53.org/lead-institu... #SCCAP #SCCAPLEAD #LeadershipDevelopment #DiversityInPsychology

Not all heroes wear capes… some hold space and offer hope. #MentalHealthHeroes Happy National Mental Health Provider Day to all of the incredible providers within our SCCAP community and beyond! THANK YOU! #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthproviders #SCCAP53

Join Division 53 at #APA2025! We’re bringing together the best of our Division for three days of memorable programming. Registration is open now! convention.apa.org #SCCAPatAPA #APA2025 #SCCAP53

Voting for SCCAP Division Officers is now open! Cast your votes now until June 6th. Visit sccap53.org/sccap-electi... to learn about each candidate. Voting is a meaningful way to be involved with the operation of the division. We hope you will vote and make your voice heard! #SCCAP53

Just one month until SCCAP's Clinical Practice Insitute, a hands-on, interactive opportunity to engage in case conversations and discuss innovations in evidence-based practice for children and families! Visit the SCCAP website to sign up before it's too late! #SCCAPintheWindyCity

Happy #earthday!! Let's work together to protect the planet for our future generations to come!

#InBalance: How can mHealth tools support equitable mental health care for Black youth? Dr. Henry A. Willis explores culturally-responsive telepsychology & digital interventions—and how we can design them to foster healing, resilience, & empowerment. newsletter.sccap53.org/in-focus-cul...

A letter from Regine Galanti, PhD, SCCAP President, and Juventino Hernandez Rodriguez, PhD, SCCAP Member-at-Large-Diversity, regarding our continued commitment to diversity.

Check out Dr. Alexander's presentation hosted by Division 37 (Society for Child and Family Policy and Practice) on April 18th: Landscape of Policy Changes Affecting Youth and Families. Free for students or NO CE. Link to register in our profile/Linktree.

Today is #AutismAwarenessDay ! Autism is a spectrum that includes a diverse range of characteristics and symptoms that vary in intensity and presentation among individuals. Today we celebrate all the unique minds, strengths, perspectives, and voices of individuals with autism! #sccap53

🌷📚 #InBalance: We are thrilled to announce that our Spring 2025 issue of InBalance Newsletter is live and freely available! This expansive release includes original articles, important event updates, election candidates, and more. Find it all, here: newsletter.sccap53.org

This March, Self-Harm Awareness month, take steps to increase your knowledge about self-harm. See attached for info about self-harming behaviors, DBT-A, an evidence-based intervention for youth engaging in self-harm, and related resources. #selfharmawareness #evidencebasedtherapy #dbt

In a recent EPCAMH article, Lui and colleagues examined the reach, engagement, and perceived utility of a free online psychoeducational resource for adolescents and young adults with ADHD and their adult supports. Read more about the study and resource here: doi.org/10.1080/2379...!

Register today for SCCAP’s inaugural conference being held in Chicago this June! Registration fees increase in April, so reserve your spot now! #sccap53 #mentalhealth #childpsychology #adolescentpsychology #clinicalpsychology #psychologistsofinstagram #evidencebasedtherapy #conference

Check out these FREE lecture videos produced by FIU and funded from SCCAP's Mental Health in Action grant! Links in bio! #sccap53 #childpsycohlogy #pediatrics #FIU

Check out this OPEN ACCESS article in Evidence-Based Practice in Child and Adolescent Mental Health that examines the use of telehealth for anxiety and OCD. A great read! doi.org/10.1080/2379... #sccap53 #anxiety #ocd #clinicalpsychology

Congratulations to Mitch Prinstein, Ph.D., ABPP, of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the American Psychological Association, who has been selected as the recipient of SCCAP's 2025 Distinguished Career Contributions to Science Award!