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Learn More » Climate Change The effects of climate change, including higher global temperatures, rising sea levels, and increased frequency and severity of extreme weather are causing problems for human health..... Learn More » AACAP Latest News https://www.aacap.org/app_themes/aacap/Images/latest_news/2024/dei-medical-school.png AACAP Stands Against Measures to Eliminate DEI from Medical Education Washington, D.C., May 1, 2024 – AACAP strongly opposes any initiatives aimed at restricting the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in medical education. DEI principles are fundamental in preparing a medical workforce that is equippe https://www.aacap.org/app_themes/aacap/Images/latest_news/2022/workforce-maps-pr-lead-image.PNG Severe Shortage of CAPs Illustrated in AACAP Workforce Maps Washington, D.C., April 10, 2024 – (AACAP) released updated workforce maps, highlighting the severe national shortage of child and adolescent psychiatrists. These maps detail the rate of practicing child and adolescent psychiatrists per 100,000 chil https://www.aacap.org/app_themes/aacap/Images/latest_news/2023/White-paper-LOCUS.jpg Toward A National Standard For Service Intensity Assessment And Planning For Mental Health Care This white paper outlines a set of service intensity utilization tools that are well positioned to become the national standard for mental health level of care assessment and planning. Additional News • AACAP’s Stimulant Shortage Crisis Advocacy Activities.. More » • DEA Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Telemedicine Prescribing... More » • AACAP Comments on DEA Proposals for Telemedicine Prescribing of Controlled Substances Post-Public Health Emergency... More » • AACAP Comments on DEA Proposals on Induction of Buprenorphine via Telemedicine Encounter... More » AACAP and APA Weigh-In with the DEA on Ongoing Stimulant Medication Shortages... 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