Who’s ready for the #apa2026 convention? 🗣️🙌 Don’t miss the SCCAP Suite Programs during the convention at the Marriott Marquis Washington D.C., Liberty Salon J., on Level 4. See ya’ll there! (I heard there’ll be snacks 👀) #SCCAPatAPA #SCCAP53

Congratulations to Dr. Dean Coffey, the 2026 recipient of the SCCAP Distinguished Career Award for Practice and Training! Swipe to learn more about this award winner. #SCCAP #SCCAP53 #Division53 #childpsychopathology #childpsychology

Meet your 2026-27 SCCAP Social Media Committee! Swipe left to learn more about the members of our team #sccap #sccap53 #mentalhealth #childpsychology #adolescentpsychology #clinicalpsychology

SCCAP's Acute, Intensive, & Residential Services (AIRS) SIG Board of Directors is proud to announce several winners of this year’s contributions awards!

AI is becoming a common source of emotional support and mental health information, but it's important to use it thoughtfully. Adapted from the APA's Guide to Navigating AI-Generated Advice Thoughtfully and Safely. #SCCAP #Division53 #YouthMentalHealth #ClinicalPsychology #AIForMentalHealth

🌟 Spotlight on the AIRS SIG! The Acute, Intensive, and Residential Service SIG connects clinicians, researchers, educators, and administrators committed to improving evidence-based care for youth in inpatient, PHP, IOP, and residential treatment settings. Learn more below!

SCCAP Division 53 is heading to #APA2026! Join us for three days of programming built to inspire and inform. Register now: convention.apa.org. See what we have in store: sccap53.org/apa-convention #SCCAPatAPA #SCCAP53

Apply to be a mentor or mentee in SCCAP’s Mentorship Program! Available to undergraduate students interested in child and adolescent psychology, as well as graduate students looking for mentorship around career development! Link to applications here: linktr.ee/sccap53?utm_.... #sccap53

We’re looking for an Editor in Chief!! (Please see the listserv email for more information)

The countdown to APA 2026 is on! 🎉 SCCAP Division 53 is proud to announce our programming for this year's convention in Washington, DC. We can't wait to see you in August! Save this post so you can refer back to this schedule! #SCCAPatAPA #APA2026 #SCCAP53

Webinar happening this Friday, June 5th! Come learn more about developing private practices‼️🔔 #sccap53 #sccap #psychology #privatepractice

Please follow along @helpyourkeiki and @camhdhawaii (on Instagram) to see the work that Dr. Nakamura and his team are doing to better the mental health of youth! 🎉 (Part 2)

In celebration of #aapi #aapiheritagemonth #aanhpi #aanhpiheritagemonth, we’re elated to share a small subset of the nearly two decades of incredible work that Dr. Brad Nakamura has done.🎉 (Part 1)

EPCAHM Article Alert 🚨🚨 This study highlights the effectiveness of Spanish-adapted DBT for adolescents and families. Click the bio to learn more! #SCCAP53 #division53 #MentalHealth #DBT #LatinxMentalHealth #YouthMentalHealth #HealthEquity

Gain invaluable advice on how to develop a private practice at SCCAP's June 5 Webinar! Registration link: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month 💚, we break down some common myths about child & adolescent mental health. 💡 Early understanding = early support. Let’s replace misconceptions with evidence and empathy! #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #SCCAP #ChildAdolescentPsychology

It’s time for another round of article spotlighting! Super interesting study and fantastic addition to your reading list. Check out our bio on IG to learn more!

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, dedicated to raising awareness, strengthening families, and mobilizing communities to prevent child maltreatment before it occurs. #sccap #sccap53 #children #youth #awareness #prevention

#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

For more info, check out this link: sesameworkshop.org/topics/viole...

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. → Swipe for prompts #sccap #sccap53 #blackhistorymonth