Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Volume 1
Issue 12
ISSN: 0890-8567

Editor-In-Chief: Novins

Next planned ship date: December 7, 2023

5 Year impact factor: 11.9
Impact factor: 13.3

Mission StatementAdvancing the science of pediatric mental health and promoting the care of youth and their families. Scope The Journal of the American Academy of Child &… Read more

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Mission StatementAdvancing the science of pediatric mental health and promoting the care of youth and their families. Scope The Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry's (JAACAP) goal is to advance the science and practice of child and adolescent psychiatry by publishing original research and papers of theoretical, scientific, and clinical relevance to the field. JAACAP welcomes unpublished manuscripts whose primary focus is on the mental health of children, adolescents, and families. Submissions may come from diverse viewpoints including but not limited to: genetic, epidemiological, neurobiological, and psychopathological research; cognitive, behavioral, psychodynamic, and other psychotherapeutic investigations; parent-child, interpersonal, and family research; and, clinical and empirical research in inpatient, outpatient, consultation-liaison, and school-based settings. JAACAP also seeks to promote the well-being of children and families by publishing scholarly papers on such subjects as health policy, legislation, advocacy, culture and society, and service provision as they pertain to the mental health of children and families. About JAACAP Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry is the flagship journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and is the leading journal focusing exclusively on today's psychiatric research and treatment of the child and adolescent. Published twelve times per year, each issue is committed to its mission of advancing the science of pediatric mental health and promoting the care of youth and their families.