#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
@sesameworkersunion.bsky.social
For more info, check out this link:
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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.
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#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
Super happy to see our members engaged in conversations 🥹❤️
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
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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
While you help your child build social-emotional, cognitive, language & communication, and motor skills, remember that you are also helping them foster mental well-being! #earlychildhood #sccp53 #division53 #childandadolescentpsychology #ECMHC
November is Early Childhood Mental Health Awareness Month! Young children learn through interacting with their families and the greater community.