Spring 2026
Spring 2026
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 Adam B. Lewin, PhD, ABPP
I’m writing to you now to introduce myself and, more importantly, to tell you my plans to make participating in SCCAP activities worth your time. My vision is for SCCAP to be the professional home for clinical child and adolescent psychologists. My mission is to build relevance across the career span for child and adolescent psychologists. Over the coming year, my focus will be on…
Congratulations to SCCAP’s Top Downloaded Journal Articles
Here’s your chance to read the most popular contributions to child and adolescent mental health research and clinical practice published in SCCAP’s two journals—Evidence-Based Practice in Child & Adolescent Mental Health and Journal of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology. READ MORE
Abidin Early Career Award Update
Update from SCCAP Representatives to APA Council
Division 53 Representatives Stephen Hupp, Joaquin Borrego, and Jarrod Leffler attended the APA Council Meeting on February 20-21, 2026, in Washington, D.C. At the meeting, the Council of Representatives voted to approve the following items… READ MORE
American Board of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology Update
The American Board of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology recognizes and certifies competence in Pediatric Psychology and Clinical Child/Adolescent Psychology. Board certification through ABCCAP demonstrates professional competence, credibility, and a commitment to high-quality, evidence-based care for children and adolescents. READ MORE
SCCAP Webinar Committee Updates
SCCAP is pleased to announce the creation of a new Webinar Committee dedicated to delivering high-quality, compelling webinars for our members. The committee will produce eight webinars annually, with most offering free continuing education credits as a member benefit. The committee will prioritize professional development topics… READ MORE
Join Us in Shaping the Future of Membership!
SCCAP’s Membership Committee shares updates on recent efforts to better understand member needs, including insights from a 493-response membership survey. The update also highlights the continued growth of SCCAP’s Special Interest Groups (SIGs) and encourages members to renew and stay engaged with the community. READ MORE
In Focus
Immigration Enforcement, Mass Deportation, & Mental Health
By Edward Delgado-Romero, PhD; Pauline Anderson, MSW, LCSW; & Alondra Lopez, MEd
The United States has entered an era of mass deportation that is unprecedented in scope, intensity, and public impact. All children, adolescents, and families (as well as mental health providers) potentially face mental health challenges such as stress or anxiety, either due to direct experience with immigration enforcement actions or by vicarious exposure through news and social media, and widespread anti-immigrant rhetoric and actions. The news of deaths, protests, and children being taken into detention can cause severe stress, insecurity, and anxiety for children, adolescents, and families…
Expert Recommendations: EffectiveChildTherapy.org
By Will Leever, PhD
In an era where mental health information is everywhere, but not always accurate, it is important for our field to have an evidence-based practice map for youth, families, and trainees. I am highlighting EffectiveChildTherapy.org, a resource developed for evidence-based practice.
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
Michelle Roley-Roberts, PhD
West Virginia University
Associate Editor
Lynda Gibson, PhD
University of Illinois