About Iranian academy of child and adolescent psychiatry

The Iranian academy of child and adolescent psychiatry was established in 2001 with the collective efforts of colleagues in child and adolescent psychiatry with the aim of expanding the knowledge of child and adolescent psychiatry, increasing the knowledge of specialists in this field and improving the mental health of children, adolescents and families. Since its establishment, six rounds of board elections have been held and during this time, the academy has been able to complete various scientific, educational and research activities. Members of the academy of child and adolescent psychiatry include child and adolescent psychiatrists, psychiatrists, general practitioners, psychologists, and graduates of fields related to child mental health such as speech therapists, occupational therapists, counselors and social workers.

The Iranian academy of child and adolescent psychiatry develops and implements   mental health projects in close collaboration with other scientific associations such as the association of pediatricians, the Iranian association of psychiatrists, the association of breastfeeding promotion, as well as government institutions and organizations such as the ministry of health, treatment and medical training and the ministry of education. In terms of international collaboration, it is a member of the world and Asian associations of child and adolescent psychiatry and communicates and collaborates with these and other international organizations. The Iranian academy of child and adolescent psychiatry has several committees that plan and perform the activities. Committees such as:

  • Finance committee
  • Public relations committee
  • Publications committee
  • Scientific committee