JAACAP Journals

08/13/2026

eCREST: A Methodological, Ethical, and Data Integrity Framework for Anonymous Online Su***de Research With Diverse Adolescents

Su***de rates among Black and multi-racial adolescents have increased in recent years, yet racially diverse youth remain underrepresented in su***de research. Anonymous online recruitment may improve equity; however, rigorous ethical safeguards and data integrity procedures are necessary. This proto...

08/12/2026

Machine Learning Prediction of First Su***de Attempts in Early Adolescence Among Child Ideators

Identifying those at highest risk of making a first su***de attempt during adolescence is crucial to inform early su***de prevention. Our study aimed to predict the first ideation-to-attempt transition during adolescence among children with suicidal ideation at baseline using 187 sociodemographic, c...

08/12/2026

Attention bias modification training (ABMT) may target different aspects of anxiety (ie, attentional bias to threat) than cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), serving as a potential augmenting treatment for individuals with anxiety disorders. This double-blind randomized controlled trial examined treatment efficacy data from 121 youth (ages 8-17 years) with anxiety disorders assigned to either active or sham ABMT alongside manualized CBT. Results showed that while symptoms improved in both groups, ABMT did not enhance symptom reduction. These unexpected findings highlight the need to explore alternate strategies to help improve therapy outcomes for kids with anxiety. https://twp.ai/S9DH09

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This article is also associated with an editorial: https://twp.ai/Ilsmc1

08/12/2026

New Article in Press: Testing Directional Associations Between Children’s Digital Media Use and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Symptoms https://twp.ai/9OZtIn

08/12/2026

Gender-diverse youth experience substantial mental health disparities when compared to cisgender youth. This cross-sectional study examined how gender diversity related to loneliness in adolescents, finding higher loneliness levels among gender-diverse youth, independent of depression and anxiety. Sibling bullying—not maladaptive parenting or temperamental trait—was associated with higher levels of loneliness. These findings emphasize modifiable risk factors and the need for targeted support in family and social environments. https://twp.ai/9OZzyw

08/11/2026

New Article in Press: Efficacy of a Digital Cognitive Behavioral Intervention Embedded in Routine Care Compared to Treatment as Usual in Adolescents and Young Adults with Moderate Depressive Symptoms: A Randomized Controlled Trial https://twp.ai/9OYFEe

08/11/2026

This study tested a mindfulness-based intervention to improve autistic adolescents’ and young adults’ ability to manage emotions. Researchers compared the Emotion Awareness and Skills Enhancement (EASE) Program to an active control intervention in a multisite randomized controlled trial with 109 autistic participants (ages 12-22 years) whose caregivers reported the presence of emotion dysregulations at baseline. Those in EASE showed greater improvements in managing emotions compared to the control intervention. Both interventions were helpful with respect to mental health. EASE participants demonstrated improvements in both internalizing and externalizing symptoms, while the active control participants demonstrated improvements in externalizing symptoms only. These results suggest that EASE helps autistic youth and adults better manage their emotions. https://twp.ai/IlsmaP

This article is associated with an editorial: https://twp.ai/E5DXOL

08/11/2026

Correction

08/10/2026

Evidence for Smartwatch-Derived Cardiac Measurements as Biomarkers of Therapeutic Response in Children With Disruptive Behavior Disorder

Disruptive behaviors are thought to involve dysregulation in the autonomic nervous system (ANS), but a consistent relationship between autonomic measurements and behavioral severity and/or treatment response has not been established in pediatric populations. Digital health technologies (e.g. wearabl...

08/10/2026

New Article in Press: Editorial: Systems-Based Approaches to Addressing Child Mental Health Parity https://twp.ai/9OY19C