Fall 2024

Fall 2024

INBALANCE is published three times each year by the Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, Division 53, American Psychological Association. 

President’s Message

By Andrea Chronis-Tuscano, PhD

This month I want to highlight the U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy’s recent advisory on the parent mental health crisis, entitled: Parents Under Pressure: The U.S. Surgeon General Advisory on the Mental Health and Well-Being of Parents. According to this report, in 2023, one-third of parents reported experiencing extreme stress over the past month, compared to only 20% of other adults…

APA Convention Recap

We are inspired by the work you all are doing and presented in Seattle, WA for the 2024 APA convention! It was wonderful to see so many of you. READ MORE

Council of Representatives Report

SCCAP Representatives Mary Louise Cashel and Stephen Hupp attended the APA Council Meeting on August 6-7, 2024, in Seattle, WA. READ MORE

 

ABCCAP Update

Individualized review of training, credentials and mentorship—with answers about the process given in the style of Dear Abby! READ MORE

 

SCCAP SIG Updates

Read about the terrific work and activities being done by our phenomenal slate of special interest groups! READ MORE

SCCAP Committee Updates

Find important committee updates reported back for SCCAP members from our robust volunteer base. READ MORE

    EPCAMH Journal Update

    EPCAMH is delighted to note that our annual downloads for the Jul 1, 2023-Jun 2024 period are 21% higher than in the prior academic year. READ MORE

    In Focus

    Crisis Management in Childhood Mental Disorders: The Collaborative Work of a Village

    By Monica Arora, MD & Ayse Coskun, MD

    In addressing crises in childhood mental health disorders, a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach is essential. The goal is to provide care that is tailored to the unique needs of each child and family, involving a diverse team that includes psychologists, social workers, psychiatrists, occupational therapists, recreational therapists, and music therapists. This approach ensures continuity of care across various settings—inpatient and outpatient. Our multidisciplinary team works together closely to provide integrated, patient-centered care…

    Expert Recommendations: Suicide Prevention Resources for Clinicians and Caregivers

    By Lucas Zullo, PhD

    Lucas Zullo is a clinical psychologist and expert in youth suicide prevention. He is the Clinical Director of the David Farber ASPIRE Center at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. The ASPIRE Center is a suicide prevention specialty center that provides evidence-based care through a family focused and trauma-informed lens. In recognition of September as Suicide Prevention month, we asked Dr. Zullo to share helpful resources for clinicians and caregivers.

    About InBalance

    SCCAP enhances the science and practice of clinical child and adolescent psychology by supporting its membership, and the field’s workforce, in the domains of (a) research; (b) evidence-based practice; (c) training and career development; (d) diversity, equity, and inclusion; and (e) dissemination.

    The Vision of SCCAP is to improve the mental health and resilient development of children, adolescents, and families with a full commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.

    Editor

    Lindsay Holly, PhD
    Marquette University
    Email: InBalanceEditor@sccap53.org

    Associate Editor

    Michelle Roley-Roberts, PhD
    West Virginia University

    Meet the SCCAP Board of Directors