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Child and Adolescent Mental Health

Child and Adolescent Mental Health publishes research relevant to academics, clinicians, and commissioners internationally. Its principal aim is to foster evidence-based clinical practice and clinically orientated research among clinicians and health services researchers working with children and adolescents, parents, and their families in relation to mental health. The journal publishes reviews, original articles, and pilot reports of innovative approaches, interventions, clinical methods, and service developments.

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Subject Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Psychology, Clinical
Impact Factor 5
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 1475-357X
eISSN 1475-3588
Invitation Only No
Cost Range APC: $3,700 USD / £2,500 GBP / €3,040 EUR for Open Access articles.

Submission Instructions

Child and Adolescent Mental Health accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract headings must be Background, Method, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript Manuscript must be no more than 5,000 words including tables, figures, and related captions, excluding references. Original Articles must be set out in the conventional format of Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusion. Manuscript must include 1-2 bullet points under the questions What is known?, What is new?, and What is significant for clinical practice?, provide 4-6 keywords, include a word count, include an Acknowledgement section before the references, and disclose use of AI Technologies when applicable.
References References must follow a slightly adapted version of APA Style. In-text citations must use author name and date, list all surnames for up to three authors on first citation, use et al. thereafter or for more than three authors, and provide a full alphabetical reference list with unabbreviated journal titles.
Figures & Tables Tables must appear at the end of the main text with their intended positions indicated, and figure titles or captions must appear at the end of the main text. Tables should be kept to a minimum and not duplicate the text, and tables should be clearly set out and numbered.
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Review Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract headings must be Background, Method, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript Manuscript should be no more than 6,000 words excluding tables, figures and references and no more than 8,000 words including tables, figures and references. Review Articles must conform to systematic guidelines set out in the PRISMA statement. Manuscript must include 1-2 bullet points under the abstract answering What is known?, What is new?, and What is significant for clinical practice?, provide 4-6 keywords, include a word count, contain an Acknowledgement section before the References, and disclose use of AI Technologies when applicable.
References References must follow a slightly adapted version of APA Style. References in the text must use author name and date, list all surnames for up to three authors on first citation, use et al. thereafter or for more than three authors, and provide a full alphabetical reference list with journal titles not abbreviated.
Figures & Tables Tables should be kept to a minimum. Tables and figure captions should appear at the end of the main text with table positions clearly indicated in the manuscript. Tables should be clearly set out and numbered, should not duplicate the text, and figure titles or captions should be clear and easy to read.
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Short Research Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Background, Method, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript Manuscript must be 1500 words excluding references, tables, and graphs or figures. Manuscript must be structured with the subheadings Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion. Manuscript must include 1-2 bullet points under the abstract for each of What is known?, What is new?, and What is significant for clinical practice?, provide 4-6 keywords, include a word count, include an Acknowledgement section before the References, and disclose use of AI technologies if applicable.
References References must not exceed 12. References must follow a slightly adapted version of APA Style. In-text citations must use author name and date, list all surnames on first citation for up to three authors, use et al. for subsequent citations or for more than three authors, and provide a full reference list in alphabetical order with journal titles not abbreviated.
Figures & Tables A maximum of 1 table and 1 graph or figure is allowed. Tables and figure captions must appear at the end of the main text with table positions clearly indicated in the manuscript.
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Letters To The Editor

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Letters to the Editor should be between 500 and 700 words.
References References must follow a slightly adapted version of APA Style. References should be cited in the text using author name and date and listed alphabetically in full at the end of the article, with journal titles not abbreviated.
Figures & Tables Letters to the Editor may include a maximum of one figure or table. Tables should appear at the end of the main text with their intended position indicated in the manuscript, and figure captions should appear at the end of the main text.
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Innovations In Practice

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Background, Method, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript Manuscript must be no more than 2,200 words including tables, figures, and references. Manuscript should set out the aims and details of the innovation, including relevant mental health, service, social, and cultural contextual factors, and provide a close critical analysis of the innovation and its potential significance for child and adolescent mental health practice. Manuscript must include 1-2 bullet points under the questions What is known?, What is new?, and What is significant for clinical practice?, provide 4-6 keywords, include a word count, contain an Acknowledgement section before the references, and disclose use of AI technologies when applicable.
References References must not exceed 8. References must follow a slightly adapted version of APA Style. Citations must use author name and date in the text, list all surnames for up to three authors on first citation, use et al. thereafter or for more than three authors, and provide a full alphabetical reference list with unabbreviated journal titles.
Figures & Tables Tables must appear at the end of the main text with intended positions indicated in the manuscript, and figure titles or captions must appear at the end of the main text. Tables should be kept to a minimum and not duplicate the text, and tables should be clearly set out and numbered.
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Recent Publications

Letter to the Editor: ‘Key links between autistic characteristics and anxiety symptoms in autistic children and youth’: a response to Lai et al. (2026)

Anat Zaidman‐Zait, Matthew J. Hollocks, Connor M. Kerns, Iliana Magiati, Alana J. McVey, Isabel M. Smith, Rachael Bedford, Teresa Bennett, Eric Duku, Stelios Georgiades, Annie Richard, Tracy Vaillancourt, Lonnie Zwaigenbaum, Antonio Hardan, Robin Libove, Jacqui Rodgers, Mikle South, Emily Simonoff, Amy Van Hecke, Mirko Uljarević, Peter Szatmari

10.1111/camh.70098
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Letter to the Editor: Do smartphone bans improve adolescent mental health? Limitations of cross‐sectional evidence

Ju Ryoung Moon

10.1111/camh.70097
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Under the radar: a longitudinal exploration of mental health among children and adolescents experiencing parental and caregiver death during the COVID ‐19 pandemic in South Africa

Kathryn Steventon Roberts, Christina A. Laurenzi, Tatenda Mawoyo, Stefani Du Toit, Mark Tomlinson, Lucie Cluver, Lorraine Sherr

10.1111/camh.70072
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Letters to the Editor: Request for Clarification on Methods and Interpretation: Comment on Shaughnessy et al. (2025)

Philip Lewis

10.1111/camh.70096
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Correction to ‘Short Research Article: Independent association between household income and family adversity and bipolar disorder in adolescence and young adulthood—a registry‐data study in the Basque Country’

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10.1111/camh.70095
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Median submission to first decision is 15 days, median submission to acceptance is 36 days, and median acceptance to publication is 30 days.

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What are the publication costs?

Open Access APC is $3,700 USD / £2,500 GBP / €3,040 EUR if accepted and published.

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Research Topics

Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development Family and Disability Support Research Child and Adolescent Health Child Abuse and Trauma Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Child Therapy and Development Digital Mental Health Interventions Mental Health Treatment and Access Child Welfare and Adoption Early Childhood Education and Development Autism Spectrum Disorder Research Suicide and Self-Harm Studies Child Development and Digital Technology Counseling, Therapy, and Family Dynamics Educational and Psychological Assessments Family Support in Illness Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum Infant Development and Preterm Care Personality Disorders and Psychopathology Migration, Health and Trauma Schizophrenia research and treatment Impact of Technology on Adolescents

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