Editorial: Equity, diversity and inclusion in child and adolescent mental health - a perspective from the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP).

Advancing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) are key priorities for the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP). AACAP was founded in 1953. The mission of the AACAP includes promoting the healthy development of all children, adolescents, and families through advocacy, education, and research.

AACAP's Strategic Plans to Enhance the Diversity of the Child Psychiatry and Child Mental Health Workforce Across all Mission Areas.

The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) promotes the healthy development of children, adolescents, and families through advocacy, education, and research. This requires effectively meeting the mental health needs of historically minoritized communities. A diverse clinician workforce is an essential component of meeting those needs.

Supporting the well-being of health care providers during the COVID-19 pandemic: The CopeColumbia response.

Objective: COVID-19 is an international public health crisis, putting substantial burden on medical centers and increasing the psychological toll on health care workers (HCW).

Methods: This paper describes CopeColumbia, a peer support program developed by faculty in a large urban medical center's Department of Psychiatry to support emotional well-being and enhance the professional resilience of HCW.

Results: Grounded in evidence-based clinical practice and research, peer support was offered in three formats: groups, individual sessions, and town halls.