The Journal of the American Academy of Child and 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.
JAACAP’s 2008 impact factor of 4.845 secures its standing as the top-ranked journal in the categories of pediatrics and of child and adolescent mental health.
The Journal's purpose is to advance research, clinical practice, and theory in child and adolescent psychiatry. It is interested in manuscripts from diverse viewpoints, including genetic, epidemiological, neurobiological, cognitive, behavioral, psychodynamic, social, cultural, and economic. Studies of diagnostic reliability and validity, psychotherapeutic and psychopharmacological treatment efficacy, and mental health services effectiveness are encouraged. The Journal 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.
The following types of articles are now available in the Collections tab, under Topical Collections:
Practice Parameters
Applied Brain Imaging
Clinical Implications of Basic Research
Clinical Perspectives
In Context
Evidence-Based Practice
Psychopharmacology Perspectives
Editorials
Reviews