AI is becoming a common source of emotional support and mental health information, but it's important to use it thoughtfully. Adapted from the APA's Guide to Navigating AI-Generated Advice Thoughtfully and Safely. #SCCAP #Division53 #YouthMentalHealth #ClinicalPsychology #AIForMentalHealth

🌟 Spotlight on the AIRS SIG! The Acute, Intensive, and Residential Service SIG connects clinicians, researchers, educators, and administrators committed to improving evidence-based care for youth in inpatient, PHP, IOP, and residential treatment settings. Learn more below!

SCCAP Division 53 is heading to #APA2026! Join us for three days of programming built to inspire and inform. Register now: convention.apa.org. See what we have in store: sccap53.org/apa-convention #SCCAPatAPA #SCCAP53

Apply to be a mentor or mentee in SCCAP’s Mentorship Program! Available to undergraduate students interested in child and adolescent psychology, as well as graduate students looking for mentorship around career development! Link to applications here: linktr.ee/sccap53?utm_.... #sccap53

We’re looking for an Editor in Chief!! (Please see the listserv email for more information)

The countdown to APA 2026 is on! 🎉 SCCAP Division 53 is proud to announce our programming for this year's convention in Washington, DC. We can't wait to see you in August! Save this post so you can refer back to this schedule! #SCCAPatAPA #APA2026 #SCCAP53

Webinar happening this Friday, June 5th! Come learn more about developing private practices‼️🔔 #sccap53 #sccap #psychology #privatepractice

Please follow along @helpyourkeiki and @camhdhawaii (on Instagram) to see the work that Dr. Nakamura and his team are doing to better the mental health of youth! 🎉 (Part 2)

In celebration of #aapi #aapiheritagemonth #aanhpi #aanhpiheritagemonth, we’re elated to share a small subset of the nearly two decades of incredible work that Dr. Brad Nakamura has done.🎉 (Part 1)

EPCAHM Article Alert 🚨🚨 This study highlights the effectiveness of Spanish-adapted DBT for adolescents and families. Click the bio to learn more! #SCCAP53 #division53 #MentalHealth #DBT #LatinxMentalHealth #YouthMentalHealth #HealthEquity

Gain invaluable advice on how to develop a private practice at SCCAP's June 5 Webinar! Registration link: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month 💚, we break down some common myths about child & adolescent mental health. 💡 Early understanding = early support. Let’s replace misconceptions with evidence and empathy! #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #SCCAP #ChildAdolescentPsychology

It’s time for another round of article spotlighting! Super interesting study and fantastic addition to your reading list. Check out our bio on IG to learn more!

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, dedicated to raising awareness, strengthening families, and mobilizing communities to prevent child maltreatment before it occurs. #sccap #sccap53 #children #youth #awareness #prevention

#InBalance: This season’s “In Focus” article examines the psychological impact of immigration-related stressors and discusses ways that clinicians, researchers, and policymakers can support affected youth and families. Read the full piece in our Spring 2026 InBalance Issue at Newsletter.SCCAP53.org

We’re launching something new! 🚀 Introducing EXIT (Exposure-based Interventions & Treatments)—a Special Interest Group focused on strengthening and advancing exposure-based care for youth. 👉 Interested? Sign-up can be done on the Div 53 website! #Div53 #sccap #ExposureTherapy

April 30th webinar "Therapeutic Work with Child and Families of High Conflict Divorce" led by Premela G. Deck, JD, PhD, LICSW Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

The 2026 WAAD event is organized by the Institute of Neurodiversity (ION), with the support of the United Nations Department of Global Communications To see the full details of the program, please click on our IG’s bio to access the page and click “programme”. #autism #worldautismawarenessday

Mary Whiton Calkins was a leading figure in early psychology and the first woman to serve as APA president, without ever being awarded the PhD she earned. SCCAP recognizes her contributions this Women’s History Month💜 #WomensHistoryMonth #SCCAP #WomeninPsychology

For Self-Injury Awareness Month, we bring you the work of Esposito & colleagues who share updates on best evidence-based practices for self-injurious behaviors. Link to the article: doi.org/10.1080/1537... #sccap #sccap53 #division53 #psychology

EPCAMH Article Alert🚨 Drs. Orobio and colleagues provide a training model for English-monolingual supervisors to support Spanish bilingual-assessment skills. #sccap53 #division53 #childpsychology #clinicalchild #research #supervision #evidencebasedpractice

For more info, check out this link: sesameworkshop.org/topics/viole...

Did you know SCCAP offers a wide range of award opportunities for student and early career members? Check out sccap53.org/resources/st... for more info on these awards and the application process! #childandadolescentpsychology #psychologistsofinstagram #studentsofpsychology

Happy #SaferInternetDay 2026! 🌐💙 SCCAP is committed to helping children, teens, and families build healthy, safe, and supportive digital lives #SID #SID2026 #SCCAP #ChildMentalHealth #DigitalWellBeing

The 2026 SCCAP Awards Cycle is open through FEBRUARY 21! These are just some of the award opportunities available. Visit the SCCAP website for more info on how to apply! lnkd.in/eJ-if746 #sccap53 #evidencebasedpractice #childandadolescentpsychology #psychologistsofinstagram

Supporting Black children and adolescents starts with intentional reflection. We're inviting psychologists at every career stage to pause, reflect, and recommit to affirming care—during Black History Month and beyond. → Swipe for prompts #sccap #sccap53 #blackhistorymonth

Here are a few conversation tips from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network about recent shootings to help you talk with children in a way that feels safe, supportive, and age-appropriate: www.nctsn.org/resources/ta...

🚨 The 2026 SCCAP Award application period is officially open! SCCAP members are encouraged to apply—don’t miss your chance to be recognized! #sccap53 #sccap #mentalhealth #leaders

New Article Alert 📣 Moskowitz & colleagues found the use of digital, self-guided single-session interventions (SSIs) can be a promising solution to address accessibility challenges. Click to learn more! #sccap #sccap53 #division53 #adolescents #intervention #emotion #research #evidencebasedcare

Hey! Have you renewed your SCCAP membership yet (or signed up if this is your first time)? 🎉 Renew for the new year to keep connecting, meeting new people, and seeing familiar faces at conferences! #conferences #signup

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