2017

• James C. Harris, MD, Receives AACAP Catchers in the Rye Award to an Individual (October 19, 2017)
  The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) is pleased to announce James C. Harris, MD, as the recipient of AACAP’s 2017 Catchers in the Rye Award to an Individual.
• Marsha Levick, JD, Receives AACAP Catchers in the Rye Humanitarian Award (October 17, 2017)
  The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) is pleased to announce Marsha Levick, JD, as the recipient of AACAP's 2017 Catchers in the Rye Humanitarian Award.
• AACAP Releases Updated Policy Statement on Marijuana Legalization (October 10, 2017)
  The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) is pleased to release an updated policy statement on marijuana legalization.
• Talking to Children About Violence (October 3, 2017)
  We are deeply saddened by the news of the shooting in Las Vegas, NV.
• AACAP Releases Policy Statement on Psychologists Prescribing (September 12, 2017)
  The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) opposes any legislation or regulation at the state or federal level that would grant psychologists prescribing privileges.
• Statement on Senate Action on Affordable Care Act (July 25, 2017)
  Today, the U.S. Senate voted to continue taking America down a dangerous path that could cause millions of American families and children to lose access to health insurance.
• Statement on Amended Senate Better Care Reconciliation Act (July 14, 2017)
  "The American Association of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) remains steadfast in its belief that all American children and their families need ready access to medical care through insurance coverage, be it private or governmental, including mental health and substance use disorder services."
• AACAP Releases Policy Statement on Telepsychiatry (July 6, 2017)
  The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) is pleased to release a new policy statement on the delivery of child and adolescent psychiatry services through telepsychiatry.
• AACAP Statement on Delayed Senate Health Care Vote (June 29, 2017)
  The American Association of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) is pleased that the Senate has delayed its vote to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
• AACAP Releases 2017 Election Results (June 8, 2017)
  The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) congratulates the following members whose terms begin in October 2017 at the end of AACAP's Annual Meeting in Washington, DC.
• Transgender and Gender Diverse Youth - AACAP Facts for Families (June 1, 2017)
  The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) is pleased to release a new resource for children and families on gender identity and expression.
• AACAP Statement on Proposed Fiscal Year 2018 Budget (May 23, 2017)
  The American Association of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) is greatly disappointed by the proposed Fiscal Year 2018 budget released by the Trump Administration on May 23, 2017.
• AACAP Statement on House Passage of American Health Care Act (May 5, 2017)
  American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) President Gregory K. Fritz, MD, released the following statement.
• AACAP Releases Autism Spectrum Disorder: Parents' Medication Guide (February 3, 2017)
  The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) is pleased to release the Autism Spectrum Disorder: Parents’ Medication Guide.
• AACAP Releases Policy Statement on Jurisdiction of the Juvenile Court System (February 2, 2017)
  The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) is pleased to release a new policy statement on the jurisdiction of the juvenile court system.
• AACAP Releases Statement on Immigration Executive Orders (February 1, 2017)
  Representing over 9,200 members, the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) is a professional organization dedicated to promoting the healthy development of children, adolescents, and families. Our membership includes physicians from 61 countries, and we treat the youngest patients across America without regard to their race, religion, ethnicity, or immigration status.
• NIDA-AACAP Resident Training Award in Substance Use Disorders, supported by the National Institute of Drug Abuse, Presented to Alison Duncan, MD (January 26, 2017)
  The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) is pleased to announce Alison Duncan, MD, as a recipient of the 2016-2017 NIDA-AACAP Resident Training Award in Substance Use Disorders, supported by the National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA).
• NIDA-AACAP Resident Training Award in Substance Use Disorders, supported by the National Institute of Drug Abuse, Presented to Evan Trager, MD (January 26, 2017)
  The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) is pleased to announce Evan Trager, MD, as a recipient of the 2016-2017 NIDA-AACAP Resident Training Award in Substance Use Disorders, supported by the National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA).
• AACAP Provides Bullying Resources for Children and Families (January 5, 2017)
  Bullying is a common experience for many children and adolescents. Bullying behavior can be physical, verbal, or electronic. The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) offers resources for children and families on bullying.

2016

• AACAP Virginia Q. Anthony Outstanding Woman Leader Award Presented to Gabrielle A. Carlson, MD (November 10, 2016)
  The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) is pleased to announce Gabrielle A. Carlson, MD, as the recipient of the 2016 AACAP Virginia Q. Anthony Outstanding Woman Leader Award.
• AACAP Supports Recently Released Recommendations to Ensure Parity from White House Task Force (October 28, 2016)
  The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) applauds the White House Parity Task Force for their recent recommendations on how to improve the implementation and enforcement of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).
• AACAP Releases Updated Policy Statement on Children and Guns (August 11, 2016)
  The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) is pleased to release an updated policy statement on children and guns.
• Douglas K. Novins, MD, named Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (June 30, 2016)
  The Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (JAACAP) is honored to name Douglas K. Novins, MD, as the publication’s newest Editor-in-Chief.

2015

• Gregory K. Fritz, MD, named President of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (November 12, 2015)
  The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) recently welcomed Gregory K. Fritz, MD, as the organization's newest president during AACAP's 62nd Annual Meeting in San Antonio, Texas.
• AACAP Endorses Psychosocial Standards of Care for Children with Cancer and Their Families (November 12, 2015)
  The American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry endorsed the "Psychosocial Standards of Care for Children with Cancer and Their Families" to be published in a special supplement of Pediatric Blood & Cancer.

2014

• E. James Anthony, MD., FRCPsych, (1916-2014) (December 11, 2014)

2013

• AACAP Announces Ülkü Ülgür, M.D. International Scholar Award (December 19, 2013)
• James C. MacIntyre, M.D. Receives AACAP’s 2013 Catcher in the Rye Award to an Individual (September 12, 2013)
• The Connecticut Council of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Receives AACAP’s 2013 Catcher in the Rye Award to a Regional Organization (September 12, 2013)
• The Coding Subcommittee of Healthcare Access and Economics Receives AACAP’s 2013 Catcher in the Rye Award to a Committee (September 12, 2013)
• AACAP Announces New Parents’ Medication Guide on ADHD (August 5, 2013)
• AACAP's New Practice Parameter for Cultural Competency in Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Practice (June 28, 2013)
• AACAP Promotes Equality and Civil Rights (June 26, 2013)
• AACAP Applauds President Obama's National Mental Health Conference (June 3, 2013)
• AACAP and AAP Applaud Legislation to Reduce Pediatric Workforce Shortages (May 7, 2013)
• AACAP Honors US Representative Al Franken with the 2013 Friends of Children's Mental Health Award (May 1, 2013)
• AACAP Honors US Representative Joe Courtney with the 2013 Friends of Children's Mental Health Award (May 1, 2013)
• AACAP Achieves Accreditation with Commendation Status (April 29, 2013)
• AACAP Applauds President Obama on Gun Control Proposals (January 16, 2013)
• AACAP Meets with Vice President Biden's Gun Violence Taskforce (January 10, 2013)

2012

• AACAP Applauds the AMA on Recommending Further Research and Guidance on the Use of Atypical Antipsychotic Medication (November 13, 2012)
• AACAP's 2012 Catcher in the Rye Humanitarian Award Given to Garen and Shari Staglin (October 24, 2012)
• Rebecca Hommer, M.D., Receives AACAP Beatrix A. Hamburg Award for the Best New Research Poster (September 19, 2012)
• Peter Buckley, M.D., Selected to Receive AACAP's Cancro Academic Leadership Award (September 19, 2012)
• Paula Riggs, M.D., Receives AACAP Elaine Schlosser Lewis Award for Research on Attention-Deficit Disorder (September 19, 2012)
• Christopher J. McDougle, M.D., Receives AACAP George Tarjan Award for Contributions in Developmental Disabilities (September 19, 2012)
• Gregory K. Fritz, M.D., Receives AACAP Irving Philips Award for Prevention (September 19, 2012)
• AACAP Honors Three Medical Students with the 2012 AACAP Jeanne Spurlock Minority Medical Student Research Fellowship in Substance Abuse and Addiction (September 19, 2012)
• David Axelson, M.D., Receives AACAP Klingenstein Third Generation Foundation Award for Research in Depression or Suicide (September 19, 2012)
• Larry Brown, M.D., Receives AACAP Norbert and Charlotte Rieger Award for Scientific Achievement (September 19, 2012)
• Ann Alaoglu, M.D., Receives AACAP 2012 Norbert and Charlotte Rieger Psychotherapy Award (September 19, 2012)
• Lisa Amaya-Jackson, M.D., M.P.H., Receives AACAP Norbert and Charlotte Rieger Service Program Award for Excellence (September 19, 2012)
• Stacy S. Drury, M.D., Ph.D., Named AACAP's Robinson-Cunningham Award Recipient (September 19, 2012)
• Steven Adelsheim, M.D., Receives AACAP's Sidney Berman Award for School-Based Study and Intervention for Learning Disorders and Mental Health (September 19, 2012)
• Maryland Pao, M.D., Receives AACAP's Simon Wile Leadership in Consultation Award (September 11, 2012)
• AACAP Selects Eight Medical Students for the Summer Medical Student Fellowships supported by AACAP's Campaign for America's Kids (August 30, 2012)
• The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Recognized as an Approved Charity for the Combined Federal Campaign (September 11, 2012)
• American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry's 59th Annual Meeting (August 30, 2012)
• AACAP Applauds Supreme Court Decision on Life without Parole for Juveniles (June 25, 2012)
• Louis Kraus, M.D., Re-Elected to Council on Science & Public Health for the American Medical Association (June 20, 2012)
• AACAP Honors US Representative Jim McDermott with the 2012 Friends of Children's Mental Health Award (May 8, 2012)
• AACAP Honors US Senator Sheldon Whitehouse with the 2012 Friends of Children's Mental Health Award (May 8, 2012)
• Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists and Families Gather on Capitol Hill to Support AACAP's Advocacy Day (May 7, 2012)
• AACAP Draws Attention to Issue of Bullying (March 30, 2012)
• AACAP Submits Amici Curiae Brief on Life Without Parole for Juveniles (March 20, 2012)
• AACAP Speaks Out Against Bullying (March 15, 2012)
• AACAP Releases: CAP-tivated: A Short Story about Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (March 6, 2012)
• AACAP Provides Guidance on Medication Use with Youth in Community-Based Systems of Care (February 28, 2012)