Overview
Submission Instructions
Recent Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Research Topics
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Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry is the flagship journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and focuses exclusively on psychiatric research and treatment of children and adolescents. It is published twelve times per year and is committed to advancing the science of pediatric mental health and promoting the care of youth and their families.
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Subject
Pediatrics, Psychiatry
Impact Factor
9.5
Quartile
Q1
Open Access Type
Hybrid
ISSN
0890-8567
eISSN
1527-5418
Invitation Only
No
Cost Range
No fee for subscription publication. Open access is available for a fee after acceptance. Color printing costs $650 for the first figure and $100 for each additional figure.
Submission Instructions
Journal Of The American Academy Of Child And Adolescent Psychiatry accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.
New Research
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required and must be uploaded as a separate file. The cover letter must outline the significance of the work and refer to any other publications that utilize the same data set.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required. The abstract must be no more than 250 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must use the headings Objective, Method, Results, and Conclusion.
Manuscript
The manuscript must be no longer than 4,500 words. The main text must be scientifically complete, and New Research articles must include key words. Five key words or terms and a Plain Language Summary must be provided, and authors must disclose any use of AI or AI-assisted technologies in the submission or development of submission materials.
References
The reference list must contain no more than 50 references. References must be cited in the text using consecutive superscript Arabic numerals in order of appearance, and journal names should be abbreviated according to the List of Title Word Abbreviations.
Figures & Tables
New Research articles must have no more than 5 combined tables and figures. The abstract, manuscript text, and tables must be in a single file, while figures must be uploaded separately. Tables must be placed after the reference list in the anonymized manuscript file, and figure titles and legends must be included on a separate page following the reference list and any tables.
Review
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required and must be uploaded as a separate file. The cover letter must outline the significance of the work and refer to any other publications that utilize the same data set.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required for Reviews. The abstract must be a maximum of 250 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must use the headings Objective, Method, Results, and Conclusion.
Manuscript
Review and Meta-Analysis manuscripts should be no longer than 5,000 words. Review articles must include the search and selection criteria for data sources, and the title must begin with the type of review followed by a colon and the topical article title. Five key words or terms and a Plain Language Summary must be provided, and the table of included studies must contain a column summarizing the sociodemographic characteristics of each study as reported in the original research.
References
Review and Meta-Analysis manuscripts must have 100 references or fewer. References must be cited in the text using consecutive superscript Arabic numerals in order of appearance, and references must not be cited in the abstract.
Figures & Tables
The abstract, manuscript text, and tables must be in a single file, tables must be placed after the reference list in the anonymized manuscript file, and figures must be uploaded separately. Tables and figures must be numbered consecutively in Arabic numerals in the order of citation in the text and include brief descriptions.
Meta-Analysis
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required and must be uploaded as a separate file. The cover letter must outline the significance of the work and refer to any other publications that utilize the same data set.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required. Abstract must be a maximum of 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Objective, Method, Results, and Conclusion.
Manuscript
Manuscript should be no longer than 5,000 words. The title must begin with the type of review followed by a colon and the topical article title, and the manuscript must include the search and selection criteria for data sources. Five key words are required, a Plain Language Summary must be provided, AI use in the work or submission materials must be disclosed, and the table of included studies must contain a column summarizing each study's reported sociodemographic characteristics.
References
References must be 100 or fewer. References must be cited using consecutive superscript Arabic numerals, consistent with Vancouver style. References must be cited in the text in consecutive numerical order, every in-text citation must appear in the reference list, references must not be cited in the abstract, and journal names should be abbreviated according to the List of Title Word Abbreviations.
Figures & Tables
No more than 5 combined tables and figures are allowed. Tables must be included in the single manuscript file after the reference list, while figures must be uploaded separately and individually. Tables and figures must be numbered consecutively in Arabic numerals in the order cited in the text, and figure titles and legends must be provided on a separate page in the manuscript file after the references and any tables.
Quality Improvement
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required and must be uploaded as a separate file. The cover letter must outline the significance of the work, refer to any other publications that use the same data set, and include author approval and originality confirmations.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required for Quality Improvement submissions. The abstract must be no longer than 250 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must use the headings Objective, Method, Results, and Conclusion.
Manuscript
The manuscript must be no longer than 3,000 words. The manuscript must be formatted with sections entitled Objective, Method, Results, and Conclusion. Five keywords and a Plain Language Summary must be provided, and one table or figure must present a Key Driver Diagram, annotated or before-after process map, or similar graphic representing the theory of change.
References
The submission must include no more than 40 references. References must be cited in the text using consecutive superscript Arabic numerals in order of appearance, and journal names should be abbreviated according to the List of Title Word Abbreviations.
Figures & Tables
The submission must include no more than 5 tables or figures. Tables must be included in the single manuscript file after the reference list, while figures must be uploaded separately. Tables and figures must be numbered consecutively in Arabic numerals in order of citation, and one table or figure must be a Key Driver Diagram, annotated or before-after process map, or similar theory-of-change graphic.
Letter To The Editor
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required and must be uploaded as a separate file. The cover letter must outline the significance of the work, refer to any other publications that use the same data set, and confirm originality and approval by all authors and responsible authorities.
Abstract
Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript
Letters must be no longer than 750 words. Five key words or terms and a Plain Language Summary must be provided, and letters should be anonymized.
References
Letters must have 5 references or fewer. References must be cited in the text using consecutive superscript Arabic numerals in order of appearance, and journal names should be abbreviated according to the List of Title Word Abbreviations.
Figures & Tables
Letters may include up to 1 table or figure. Tables must be placed after the reference list in the anonymized manuscript file, while figures must be uploaded separately and figure titles and legends included on a separate page in the manuscript file. Tables and figures must be numbered consecutively in Arabic numerals in the order of citation in the text and include brief descriptions.
Empirical Letter To The Editor
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required and must be uploaded as a separate file. Cover letter must outline the significance of the work, refer to any other publications that utilize the same data set, and confirm author approval of the manuscript's publication.
Abstract
Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript
Letter must be no longer than 750 words. Five key words or terms and a Plain Language Summary must be provided, and any use of AI or AI-assisted technologies in the work or submission materials must be disclosed.
References
Letter must have no more than 5 references. References must be cited in the text using consecutive superscript Arabic numerals in order of appearance, and every cited reference must appear in the reference list.
Figures & Tables
Letter may include up to 1 table or figure. The abstract, manuscript text, and tables must be in a single file, with tables placed after the reference list, while figures must be uploaded separately. Tables and figures must be numbered consecutively in Arabic numerals in the order of citation in the text and include brief descriptions.
Recent Publications
Reward-Related Neural Substrates of Irritability: A Task-Based fMRI Study of Early Childhood
Ruiyu Yang, Qiongru Yu, Erin O. Peterson, Lea R. Dougherty, Jillian Lee Wiggins
10.1016/j.jaac.2026.04.005
View Publication
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to publish?
Median 9 days from submission to first decision.
Reformat to Journal Of The American Academy Of Child And Adolescent Psychiatry using Livewrite PremiumIs a cover letter required?
A cover letter is required for all articles and must be uploaded as a separate file. It should outline the significance of the work and refer to any other publications that use the same data set. Rapid review submissions should include a statement that the manuscript was approved for submission as part of the rapid review process.
Reformat to Journal Of The American Academy Of Child And Adolescent Psychiatry using Livewrite PremiumWhat are the publication costs?
There is no fee for subscription publication. Open access is optional and available for a fee after acceptance.
Reformat to Journal Of The American Academy Of Child And Adolescent Psychiatry using Livewrite PremiumResearch Topics
Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
Child and Adolescent Health
Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
Family and Disability Support Research
Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
Bipolar Disorder and Treatment
Child Abuse and Trauma
Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders
Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies
Schizophrenia research and treatment
Pharmaceutical studies and practices
Personality Disorders and Psychopathology
Eating Disorders and Behaviors
Migration, Health and Trauma
Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
Child Welfare and Adoption
Mental Health Treatment and Access
Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
Digital Mental Health Interventions
Early Childhood Education and Development
Family Support in Illness