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Suicide

Suicide is a serious and growing problem among children and adolescents. Each year, thousands of young people die by suicide. Suicide is the second leading cause of death for 10-to-14 year-olds.... Learn More »

Social Media & Screen Time

Youth spend more waking hours with screen media than in any other activity, even school. On average, children spend 4 hours a day watching or using screens... Learn More »

Disaster and Trauma

A child who has been exposed to a disaster may have been an eye-witness to a disaster. He or she might have been hurt or had a family member who was hurt or killed...... Learn More »

Autism

Autism spectrum disorders affect as many as 1 in 150 American children. Types of autism include autistic disorder, pervasive developmental disorder, and Asperger's syndrome... Learn More »

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AACAP Reaffirms Commitment to Evidence-Based Care and the Physician-Patient Relationship
AACAP reaffirms its longstanding commitment to evidence-based science and to the clinical expertise that guides the care of children and adolescents.
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Presidential Statement on Racism, Dehumanization, and the Mental Health of Children and Adolescents
AACAP President John Walkup, MD, issues a statement addressing the harms of racism and dehumanization on children and adolescents.
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Statement from AACAP Government Affairs about SAMHSA Grant Terminations
AACAP contacted Members of Congress to warn of the serious harm these cuts could pose to children, adolescents, and the providers who care for them.

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• AACAP Statement on Psychiatric Medications and Children’s Mental Health ... More »
• AACAP Reaffirms Commitment to Gender-Affirming Care Following Supreme Court Decision ... More »

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