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…
In This Issue
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