Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Aims and Scope

Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (JCAP) is an open access, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing research and clinical practice in child and adolescent mental health. The journal serves as a global platform for researchers, clinicians, educators, and policymakers to exchange innovative findings and best practices in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and management of psychiatric disorders affecting children and adolescents.  
 

Neurodevelopment & Biological Foundations:

• Genetics and epigenetics of psychiatric disorders  
• Neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g., ADHD, autism spectrum disorder)  
• Neurobiology and neuroimaging in child and adolescent psychiatry  
• Psychopharmacology and neurochemical mechanisms  
   

Psychiatric Disorders & Therapeutic Interventions:

• Mood and anxiety disorders in youth  
• Psychotic spectrum and early-onset schizophrenia  
• Trauma, stress-related disorders, and PTSD  
• Cognitive, behavioral, and psychotherapeutic interventions  
• Pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments  
   

Behavioral, Social & Environmental Influences:

• Family, school, and peer influences on mental health  
• Impact of early-life adversity and trauma  
• Social determinants of mental health (poverty, systemic discrimination, cultural sensitivity)  
• Risk and protective factors for psychiatric disorders  
   

Public Health & Health Systems Research:

• Epidemiology of childhood and adolescent psychiatric conditions  
• Global mental health disparities and resource allocation  
• School-based and community mental health programs  
• Policy and advocacy in child and adolescent mental health  
   

Emerging & Interdisciplinary Research:

• Digital and telepsychiatry interventions  
• Artificial intelligence and big data in mental health research  
• Precision medicine and personalized psychiatry  
• Early identification and intervention strategies  
   

The Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry welcomes articles related to the intersection of artificial intelligence and child and adolescent psychiatry. Proposals may come from various perspectives including but not restricted to:

• Mental health
• Parenting
• Suicide
• Pica
• Adolescent
• Genotype
• Children
• Psychiatry
• Genetics
• Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
• Interpersonal research
• Psychotherapeutic treatments
• Genetic aspects
• Psychopharmacological treatments
• Cross-cultural issues
• Child psychiatry
• Eating problems
• Mood disorders
• Behavioral disorders
• Developmental disorders
• Eating disorders
• Substance abuse
• Schizophrenia
• Child behaviour
• Tourette syndrome
• Intellectual disability
• Depression
• Post-traumatic stress disorder
• Pediatric mental health
• Psychopharmacology
• Suicidal behaviors
• Psychotherapy
• Cognitive-behavioral therapy
• Family therapy
• Play therapy
• Art therapy
• Group therapy
• Mindfulness
• Neuropsychology
• Assessment and diagnosis
• Transdisciplinary research
• Comorbidities
• Psychiatric disorders in children with chronic illness
• Psychiatric disorders in children with neurodevelopmental disorders
• Psychiatric disorders in children with intellectual disability
• Psychiatric disorders in children with autism spectrum disorders
• Psychiatric disorders in children with genetic disorders
• Child and adolescent suicide
• Bullying and victimization
• Cyberbullying
• Parenting practices
• Family environment and child mental health
• School-based interventions
• Early intervention
• Prevention programs
• Trauma-informed care
• Cultural considerations in child and adolescent psychiatry
• LGBTQ+ youth and mental health
• Disparities in access to mental health care
• Mental health policy and advocacy
• Quality improvement in mental health care
• Evidence-based practice
• Telepsychiatry