We are looking forward to seeing our members at the APA 2025 Convention in Denver, Colorado on August 7-9!

Together, with support from the SCCAP board and our reviewers, we created a program that includes innovative research and practice recommendations in the area of clinical child and adolescent psychology.

Our symposia and skill-building sessions this year will include topics related to our conference theme of “Science to Practice and Practice to Science.” The SCCAP vision is to improve the mental health and resilient development of children, adolescents, and families with a full commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.

There are several highlighted presentations that we would love for you to attend and share with others: 

August 7th:

• Enhancing Treatment Outcomes on an Inpatient Psychiatric Unit Through Use of Measurement-Based Care by Sheina Friesen, Marina Zhukova, Jarrod Leffler, and Jessica Hawks (1:00-2:00pm; Mile High Ballroom 4E)

August 8th:

• Assessment and Evaluation Correlates when Working with Pediatric Populations Who Identify as Sexual and Gender Diverse by Michelle Cuevas & Lori Futterman (11:30-12:30pm; Mile High Ballroom 4E)
• Harnessing Technology for Mental Health Interventions: Novel Tools and Applications by Cody Dodd, Justin Russell, and Suzanne Mouton-Odum (2:30-3:30pm, Mile High Ballroom 4F) 

On August 7th, we will also present the Distinguished Career Award to Dr. Mitch Prinstein and he will give a talk titled “Peers, Life, Teens, Tech, and Impact.” A short membership meeting will precede Dr. Prinstein’s presentation. Check out the SCCAP-APA Brochure for the full list of SCCAP Programming at APA!

With all the activities and events, we know that conferences can be overstimulating at times.  SCCAP will provide a relaxed space for you to decompress, network, or enjoy informal programming. Please make sure to check out the exciting schedule of programming in the informal gathering space, or the Mile High as we are calling it. The location will be announced on social media and in the SCCAP-APA Brochure. We hope that the programming we have laid out will provide you with opportunities to learn, network, and have fun! Follow us on X/Twitter (@SCCAP53). We will be posting reminders of upcoming talks. If you use social media, be sure to tag us with #SCCAPatAPA, #APA2025, and #SCCAP53.

Please check the official SCCAP Program Website for final time and location information, as details may change leading up to the convention. 

We look forward to seeing you in Denver!