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Children and Adolescents

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry training emphasizes developmental considerations. Biological, sociocultural, psychodynamic, behavioral, and familial aspects of childhood and adolescence and their problems are covered in both clinical and didactic experiences. Consultation with ambulatory and hospital pediatric services is an essential part of child and adolescent training. In addition, residents consult with schools, courts and social welfare agencies.

Parent Medication Guide (2013)

Child and Adolescent Telepsychiatry Toolkit

In partnership with the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, APA developed this toolkit to address the issues unique to practicing telepsychiatry with children and adolescents. The series of videos covers topics in telepsychiatry related to history, training, practice/clinical issues, reimbursement, and legal issues from leading child and adolescent psychiatrists.

College Counseling from a Distance: Deciding Whether and When to Engage in Telemental Health Services (.pdf) (2019)

APA and The Higher Education Mental Health Alliance has published a useful guide for mental health practitioners who treat college-age students on the factors to consider in providing counseling from a distance.

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship

The Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship is designed to promote interest and a career in child and adolescent psychiatry.

APA Awards: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Related Publications

Clinical Manual of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology Cover Image

Clinical Manual of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology

2017

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  • $82.00
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  • $65.60
DSM-5® Casebook and Treatment Guide for Child Mental Health Cover Image

DSM-5® Casebook and Treatment Guide for Child Mental Health

2016

  • List Price
  • $79.00
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  • $63.20
DSM-5® Pocket Guide for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Cover Image

DSM-5® Pocket Guide for Child and Adolescent Mental Health

2015

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  • $68.00
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