e-HealthBeat: American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

The American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry is composed of over 6,500 child and adolescent psychiatrists who research, evaluate, diagnose, and treat psychiatric disorders. Their web site contains a wealth of information provided as a public service to aid in the understanding and treatment of the developmental, behavioral, and mental disorders among children and adolescents. It includes information on child and adolescent psychiatry, fact sheets for parents and caregivers, current research, and links to other organizations that focus on the needs of children and families.

Facts for Families provides concise and up-to-date information on issues that affect children, teenagers and their families. Topics include abuse, bullying, depression, grief, learning disabilities, preparing for adolescence, step families and children online. Fact sheets are also available in Spanish.