American Board of Adolescent Psychiatry

06/15/2026

Your ABAP Summer Newsletter!

The American Board of Adolescent Psychiatry

06/11/2026

We’ve seen clear shifts in adolescent and young adult mental health—rising rates of anxiety, depression, and complex comorbidities—driven by social and environmental stressors. As clinicians, we needed a focused response, so the ABAP certification concentrated on this population to help ensure consistent, specialized care. The certification process emphasizes evidence-based assessment and treatment skills, with structured recertification supports to keep practice current. Learn how board certification can help you meet evolving clinical demand and support your professional growth: https://wix.to/4whdhkq 🩺📈 . Contact us to learn more.

06/08/2026

We know the day-to-day challenges of adolescent and young adult psychiatry — and we’ve mapped practical, board-aligned solutions. Swipe through our carousel for actionable tips on engagement, managing comorbidity, and smoothing transitional care, all tied to competencies the ABAP exam emphasizes. Visit https://wix.to/ncXNZ4S to learn how these skills translate to certification and practice. Ready to strengthen your approach? Share one challenge you’re facing below and let’s discuss. 🩺📘

06/04/2026

We’ve seen clear rises in anxiety, mood disorders, and su***de risk among adolescents, and those trends called for focused expertise. ABAP’s board certification showed clinicians’ validated competence and commitment through a focused pathway and ongoing recertification. If you treat adolescents and young adults, consider how certification can strengthen your practice, reassure families, and meet evolving patient needs. Learn more: https://wix.to/bUl4ifY

06/02/2026

We’re launching a short series on real clinical challenges where ABAP certification made a measurable difference. First up: suicidality risk assessment. ABAP-trained clinicians used structured, evidence-informed approaches and routine maintenance of competence to improve detection and safety planning. Tip: use standardized screens, document risk formulation, and review safety plans at each visit. Learn how certification signals preparedness and ongoing skill upkeep: https://wix.to/jEB1lZr . Read, reflect, and tell us which challenge you’d like covered next.

06/01/2026

Choosing certification matters. I compared ABAP board certification with fellowship and other credentials so you can weigh trade-offs like eligibility timelines, long-standing recognition since 1989, and maintenance/recertification paths. One colleague said, “ABAP let me formalize my adolescent work without delaying practice.” Learn more and decide what fits your career: https://wix.to/NnPjH47 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

05/25/2026

Recent data showed rising prevalence of depression, anxiety, and self-harm among adolescents, with more young people and families seeking specialty-level care and complex comorbidities like substance use and neurodevelopmental disorders. We saw care-seeking patterns shift toward interdisciplinary and evidence-based approaches that require specific skills beyond general training. Earning our board’s adolescent psychiatry certification gives you structured, up-to-date competency tied to an organization with long-standing specialization and history. It’s a timely way to demonstrate clinical expertise and better serve adolescents and young adults. Learn more: https://wix.to/GwFtxdc . Call to learn how certification fits your practice.

05/22/2026

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05/22/2026

I became board-certified in adolescent psychiatry and saw real career change — more referrals, leadership roles, and new teaching opportunities. Since 1989, our board has helped psychiatrists turn certification into measurable gains. Read short testimonials from peers and learn how certification can move your career forward. https://wix.to/7MwROM7 Call to action: Visit the link to learn more and hear directly from certified colleagues.

05/21/2026

We’ve created a concise explainer on CME that counts toward board maintenance—what activities qualify, typical timelines, and how targeted CME can shorten your exam prep. The board has been overseeing credentialing since 1989, and we aim to be a practical partner in your lifelong learning. Read more: https://wix.to/7L6BGix 👩‍⚕️📘 . Call to action: Visit the link to see which CME options fit your certification path.