Mission Statement
Advancing the science of pediatric mental health and promoting the care of youth and their families.
Scope
The Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry welcomes manuscripts from diverse
viewpoints including but not limited to: genetic, epidemiological, neurobiological, psychopathological, cognitive, behavioral, and psychodynamic
investigations. 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 service provision as they pertain to the mental health of children and families.
