AACAP Coronavirus Resource Library

AACAP's Coronavirus Resource Library contains updated resources for parents, patients, and clinicians to help with the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19).

AACAP Resources

• Talking to Children About Coronavirus
• AACAP Member Podcast Discussion: Coronavirus and Mental Health
• Helping Kids Cope While Sheltering in Place
• Telepsychiatry Toolkit

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  Resources for Families

• 5 things to remember when talking to kids about the Coronavirus - Chicago Tribune
• How to Talk to Your Kids about Coronavirus - New York Times
• Just for Kids: A Comic Exploring the New Coronavirus
• Comic: How To Turn Your Home Into A School Without Losing Your Sanity
• A Parent's Guide to COVID-19 - The Rush Cast Podcast

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  Resources for Clinicians

• American Psychiatric Association (APA)
  • COVID-19 Mental Health Impacts:  Resources for Psychiatrists
  • Practice Guidance with State and Payer-Specific Information
• American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) - Resources for Clinicians Critical Updates on COVID-19
• American Psychological Association COVID-19 Resource Page

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New Policy Statement

Check out AACAP's latest Policy Statement on Clinical Use of Pharmacogenetic Tests in Prescribing Psychotropic Medications for Children and Adolescents.

AACAP Telepsychiatry Toolkit

AACAP’s Telepsychiatry Toolkit provides resources for developing and expanding a telepsychiatry practice for children and adolescents.

Other Telepsychiatry Resources

• U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services (HHS) - HIPAA Compliance Relaxed for Telehealth Due to COVID-19
• DEA Guidance on Remote Prescribing During COVID-19 Emergency
• Coding for Telemedicine Services
• Telemedicine Step by Step Guide - Dr. David E. Roth, MD
• American Psychiatric Association (APA) Telepsychiatry and COVID-19
• Center for Connected Health - Telehealth Coverage Policies in the Time of COVID-19
  
• American Medical Association - Quick Guide to Telemedicine in Practice

The 2020 Legislative Conference and Assembly meeting scheduled for April 2-4, 2020, in Washington, DC, are cancelled due to COVID-19.

Thank you in advance for your patience, understanding, and flexibility as we work together to address concerns related to COVID-19 as they arise.