The association between motor coordination, behavior, cognition and brain structure in children: an ABCD study - European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry - The prevalence of behavioral and cognitive difficulties in children is high and often remains undetected. Evidence suggests that poor motor coordination...

The association between motor coordination, behavior, cognition and brain structure in children: an #ABCDstudy by Bonke et al now online and #openaccess in our #ECAP journal:
link.springer.com/article/10.1...

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A longitudinal study examining emotional, behavioural and attachment disorder symptoms of care-experienced young children: the role of early adversity and age at entry to care - European Child & Adole... Care-experienced children are known to have histories of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). Exposure to adversity is a well known risk factor for negative outcomes across the lifespan. However, ver...

A longitudinal study examining emotional, behavioural and attachment disorder symptoms of care-experienced young children: the role of early adversity and age at entry to care by Oldridge et al:
link.springer.com/article/10.1...

#childpsychiatry #psychiatryresearch #ECAP #openaccess

Parent- and child-reported executive functioning and response to psychotherapy in pediatric obsessive-compulsive disorder: Results from the TECTO study - European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry - Executive function (EF) difficulties in pediatric obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) are suggested to interact with psychotherapy response. We...

New #ECAP publication: Parent- and child-reported executive functioning and response to psychotherapy in pediatric obsessive-compulsive disorder: Results from the TECTO study by Ritter et al:
link.springer.com/article/10.1...

#TECTO #openaccess #psychotherapy #OCD #childpsychiatry

Temporal trends in diagnoses and mental healthcare utilisation in child and adolescent psychiatry from 2013 to 2023 - European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry - Youth mental health has declined over the past two decades, driving increased demand for child and adolescent psychiatry services. Little is known,...

New publication: Temporal trends in diagnoses and mental healthcare utilisation in child and adolescent psychiatry from 2013 to 2023 by O’Hare et al:
link.springer.com/article/10.1...

#mentalhealth #youthmentalhealth #childpsychiatry #adolescentpsychiatry #ECAP #openaccess

The Leucovorin Question in Autism: What a Retraction Teaches Us About Evidence, Hope, and Clinical Humility A child psychiatrist's perspective on a shifting evidence base

A clinical trial just got retracted—wiping out 20% of the evidence for leucovorin in autism. The real story is what it reveals about hope, desperation, and how far we still have to go for these families.
#Autism #AutismResearch #ChildPsychiatry #Leucovorin

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Explore how digital device use—accelerated by the pandemic—has changed the assessment and treatment of ADHD and mood disorders in youths. Join Dr. Iliyan Ivanov & Dr. John Torous on Feb 25 at 1 PM ET.

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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
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New Editor-in chief for JAACAP

AACAP is recruiting a new Editor‑in‑Chief for JAACAP, a leading journal shaping research and clinical practice in child and adolescent psychiatry.
Apply by Jan 20, 2026: spkl.io/63324AoNen
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Small moments of connection can make a meaningful difference in a child’s mental health journey. #childpsychiatry #mentalhealthmatters #youthwellness #telehealthcare #healingthroughwords #physicianreflections #mentalhealthsupport #teenwellness #telehealthstories #childmentalhealth #youthsupport

Children and adolescents with psychiatric disorders have high relative leptin levels upon adjustment for sex, BMI, and pubertal status - European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry The relationship between leptin levels and psychiatric disorders has been studied more extensively in adults than in children and adolescents. However, the results are conflicting. We investigated ser...

Children and adolescents with psychiatric disorders have high relative #leptin levels upon adjustment for sex, BMI, and pubertal status by Albers et al now published online and #openaccess in our #ECAP journal:
link.springer.com/article/10.1...

#childpsychiatry #adolescentpsychiatry

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry — Supporting Growing Minds.
Early psychiatric support helps children learn, communicate, and cope better, building lifelong mental well-being.

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European child and adolescent psychiatry in a digital world - European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry -

European child and adolescent psychiatry in a digital world - the latest Presidential Column by Jörg M. Fegert is now available online in our #ECAP journal:
link.springer.com/article/10.1...

#childpsychiatry #adolescentpsychiatry #childprotection

We are pleased to share that Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry will soon be recruiting a new Editor-in-Chief for JAACAP.

We are pleased to share that Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry will soon be recruiting a new Editor-in-Chief for JAACAP.

Stay connected for updates and opportunities to shape psychiatric research: spkl.io/63320Akxxn
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Childhood-Onset Psychosis: A large UK case series - European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Childhood-Onset Psychosis (COP) is an extremely rare and severe variant of psychosis. This paper presents the largest UK case series of COP, comprising 39 families (105 individuals) recruited between ...

New research: Childhood-Onset Psychosis: A large UK case series by Mitra S. Sato, Anthony James, Marinos Kyriakopoulos & Anna C. Need now available online and #openaccess in #ECAP:
link.springer.com/article/10.1...

#psychosis #childpsychiatry #adolescentpsychiatry #psychiatryresearch

The session sparked great interest for specialists in child and adolescent psychiatry. It also showed how much we still need to strengthen knowledge in this area, among parents and teachers, who often play a key role in supporting treatment and well-being.
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Prescriber-recorded indications for antipsychotic use in children and adolescents in Spain, 2015–2023: a population-based, real-world study - European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry The use of antipsychotics (APs) in children and adolescents has increased notably worldwide, often beyond approved indications. However, most real-world studies lack direct information on the clinical...

Just published online and #openaccess: Prescriber-recorded indications for #antipsychotic use in children and adolescents in Spain, 2015–2023: a population-based, real-world study by García-Sempere et al:
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
#childpsychiatry #adolescentpsychiatry #ECAP

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We are pleased to share that AACAP will soon be recruiting a new Editor-in-Chief for JAACAP, a key journal in advancing research and clinical practice in child and adolescent psychiatry.
Learn more about JAACAP: spkl.io/63325AnVp9
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#Cincinnati #ChildPsychiatry friends!
Please Join us at our #AACAP2025 Reception (or visit us at Booth #538 to learn about our training programs, job openings, or just to say hello!)
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Excited to share team @vhir.bsky.social's latest research addressing the question how polygenic risk for psychiatric disorders can show up in children’s behaviors & emotions. 👧🧬

Congrats to @silvialemany.bsky.social et al!

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The August issue of our #ECAP journal is out now!
View the whole issue here: www.escap.eu/ecap-journal...

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#MatchDay2026 check out this upcoming town hall about #tripleboard residency training programs! #ResidencyMatch #childpsychiatry #pediatrics #Medsky

Change of antidepressant utilization in children, adolescents and young adults in Europe before and during the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review - European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Background In recent decades, antidepressant utilization among young persons in Western countries has increased, raising concerns about overprescribing and safety. The COVID-19 pandemic and respective...

Published today online & #openaccess: Change of antidepressant utilization in children, adolescents and young adults in Europe before and during the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review by Fassmer et al in our #ECAP journal:
link.springer.com/article/10.1...

#childpsychiatry #adolescentpsychiatry

Here's your weekend reading: the July issue of our #ECAP journal is out now: www.escap.eu/ecap-journal...

Editorial: Psychobstetrics or obstetrical psychiatry: a new discipline? by Inmaculada Baeza: link.springer.com/article/10.1...

#childpsychiatry #adolescentpsychiatry #mentalhealth

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/4ipXdN

As #ESCAP International Conference in Strasbourg draws to a close, make sure you have visited the @wisepress.bsky.social stand before you leave, where you can browse the newest and bestselling books from @apapsychiatric.bsky.social Publishing!

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We are starting the afternoon session of our Research Academy with Professor @andrea-danese.bsky.social from King's College London who is speaking on "Childhood adversity and psychopathology: Bridging from population science to clinical practice"
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If you are attending #ESCAP International Conference in Strasbourg, be sure to make time to head to the @wisepress.bsky.social stand where you can browse the latest and bestselling titles from the publishing arm of @apapsychiatric.bsky.social! #ESCAP2025 #childpsychiatry #adolescentpsychiatry