Policy Resources
As part of professional practice, it is imperative that child and adolescent psychiatrists engage federal and state legislators on the important issues that directly address the needs of children with mental illness. AACAP provides resources for members to use as they communicate with policymakers about issues related to child and adolescent psychiatry and children's mental health.
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Children's Mental Health
- AACAP and APA Reach Out to FDA About Ongoing Stimulant Shortages (May 1, 2023)
- AACAP and APA Weigh-In with the DEA on Ongoing Stimulant Medication Shortages (March 24, 2023)
- Consolidated Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2023 and Mental Health Reform
- AACAP Letter to Congress on specific year-end priorities (December 8, 2022)
- Pediatricians, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists and Children’s Hospitals Declare National Emergency in Children's Mental Health
- American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP), and Children’s Hospital Association (CHA) Statement for the Record U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (February 1, 2022)
- American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) and Children’s Hospital Association (CHA) Statement for the Record U.S. Senate Committee on Finance (February 8, 2022)
- Child and Adolescent Mental Health Coalition Statement for the Record U.S. Senate Committee on Finance Protecting Youth Mental Health: Part I-An Advisory and Call to Action (February 8, 2022)
- AACAP Comments to Senate Finance Committee on Improving Access to Mental Health Services for Children and Adolescents
- Pediatricians, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists and Children’s Hospitals Declare National Emergency in Children's Mental Health
- AACAP Fact Sheet: Improving Access to Mental Health: Reducing Mental Health Stigma

Take action now. Tell your state and federal lawmakers about the national children’s mental health emergency.
Collaboration with Primary Care
Safe and effective mental and physical health care requires collaboration and communication between child and adolescent psychiatrists and other medical professionals. AACAP provides materials to assist clinicians and policy makers interested in developing collaborative care models. Click here to learn more.
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