Pediatric Mental Health

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is an organization of 67,000 primary care pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists and pediatric surgical specialists dedicated to the health, safety and well-being of infants, children, adolescents and young adults. The AAP is the largest pediatric publisher in the world, with a diverse list of resources that includes essential clinical and practice management titles and award-winning books for parents.

Mental Health Competencies
The Future of Pediatrics: Mental Health Competencies for Pediatric Primary Care
Evaluation, Diagnosis, and Management of Mental Health and Behavioral Problems
Collaborative Role of the Pediatrician in the Diagnosis and Management of Bipolar Disorder in Adolescents
Guidelines for Adolescent Depression in Primary Care (GLAD-PC): Part I. Practice Preparation, Identification, Assessment, and Initial Management
Guidelines for Adolescent Depression in Primary Care (GLAD-PC): Part II. Treatment and Ongoing Management
Evaluation and Management of Children and Adolescents With Acute Mental Health or Behavioral Problems. Part I: Common Clinical Challenges of Patients With Mental Health and/or Behavioral Emergencies
Evaluation and Management of Children With Acute Mental Health or Behavioral Problems. Part II: Recognition of Clinically Challenging Mental Health Related Conditions Presenting With Medical or Uncertain Symptoms
Executive Summary: Evaluation and Management of Children and Adolescents With Acute Mental Health or Behavioral Problems. Part I: Common Clinical Challenges of Patients With Mental Health and/or Behavioral Emergencies
Executive Summary: Evaluation and Management of Children With Acute Mental Health or Behavioral Problems. Part II: Recognition of Clinically Challenging Mental Health Related Conditions Presenting With Medical or Uncertain Symptoms
Incorporating Recognition and Management of Perinatal Depression Into Pediatric Practice
Incorporating Recognition and Management of Perinatal Depression Into Pediatric Practice (Technical Report)
Addressing Early Childhood Emotional and Behavioral Problems
Addressing Early Childhood Emotional and Behavioral Problems (Technical Report)
Promoting Optimal Development: Screening for Behavioral and Emotional Problems
ADHD: Clinical Practice Guideline for the Diagnosis, Evaluation, and Treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Children and Adolescents
Adversity and Toxic Stress
Early Childhood Adversity, Toxic Stress, and the Role of the Pediatrician: Translating Developmental Science Into Lifelong Health
The Lifelong Effects of Early Childhood Adversity and Toxic Stress
Psychosocial Aspects of Pediatric Care
The New Morbidity Revisited: A Renewed Commitment to the Psychosocial Aspects of Pediatric Care
Psychosocial Factors in Children and Youth With Special Health Care Needs and Their Families
Psychosocial Implications of Disaster or Terrorism on Children: A Guide for the Pediatrician
Mental Health Emergencies
Pediatric and Adolescent Mental Health Emergencies in the Emergency Medical Services System
Suicide and Suicide Attempts in Adolescents
Support and Support Programs
The Pediatrician's Role in Family Support and Family Support Programs
The Pediatrician and Childhood Bereavement
Supporting the Family After the Death of a Child
Supporting the Grieving Child and Family
Providing Psychosocial Support to Children and Families in the Aftermath of Disasters and Crises
Other Related Policies
Health and Mental Health Needs of Children in US Military Families
School-Based Mental Health Services
Psychological Maltreatment