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Applied Brain Imaging
Applied Brain Imaging reviews the methods and uses of brain imaging in child and adolescent psychiatry. The goal is to help readers to become informed consumers of the neuroimaging literature, to become aware of the advantages and disadvantages of various imaging modalities, and to be able to identify the strengths and limitations of imaging studies. Given the predominant use of magnetic resonance imaging in child and adolescent psychiatry (primarily because of its safety and other methodological advantages), this series pays particular attention to this imaging modality.
Clinical Implications of Basic Research
Clinical Implications of Basic Research seeks to bridge the gap between the bench and clinical work by showing how recent findings in the neurosciences might influence our thinking about the practice of child and adolescent psychiatry. For example, several specific genetic mutations have been implicated in certain childhood disorders, and specific epigenetic phenomena that occur during infancy shape maternal behavior across generations This series focuses on how powerful influences interact at the molecular, cellular, and behavioral levels to shape our individuality, and how these influences contribute to neuropsychiatric disorders.
Clinical Perspectives
Clinical Perspectives aims to provide a venue for exploring topics of importance to child and adolescent psychiatry, fostering discussion about these issues, educating child and adolescent psychiatrists and the broader medical community, and bridging clinical practice and research. Where applicable, appropriate permissions for publication were obtained from the patient(s).
Evidence-Based Practice
Evidence-Based Practice focuses on how to find and filter evidence, how to find and use rigorous yet feasible assessment techniques, and how to meaningfully track outcomes. This series explores how the paradigms and practices of evidence-based thought leaders in psychology and medicine may benefit our patients.
In Context
In Context is a venue for scholarly contributions from experts on scientific, social, political, and cultural issues pertinent to children's mental health. In Context presents topics that do not immediately fall under the purview of scientific research or clinical practice but that nevertheless affect the lives and mental health of children. Its goal is to educate clinicians and researchers, to encourage discussion, and to foster interdisciplinary collaboration.
Practice Parameters
The AACAP Practice Parameters are developed by the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) Workgroup on Quality Issues in accordance with the American Medical Association policy. Parameter development is an iterative process between the primary author(s), the WGQI, topic experts, and representatives from multiple constituent groups, including the AACAP membership, relevant AACAP components, the AACAP Assembly of Regional Organizations and the AACAP Council. Responsibility for Parameter content and review rests with the author(s), the WGQI, the WGQI Consensus Group, and the AACAP Council. The AACAP develops both patient-oriented and clinician-oriented practice parameters.
Psychopharmacology Perspectives
Psychopharmacology Perspectives aims to discuss practical approaches to everyday issues in pediatric pharmacotherapy. The discussions may address aspects of clinical care related to psychopharmacology for which we do not have adequate applicable controlled trials. Given the need to address symptoms in youths with often complex, severe, and comorbid disorders, recommendations are likely to be off-label from the perspective of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. We fully appreciate that for virtually all disorders, medication is only one aspect of comprehensive care. This column focuses primarily on psychopharmacologic management although these columns are not meant to be practice guidelines, but rather examples of the thought process that may go into pharmacotherapy decision-making.
