A Special Interest Group of the

SIG Mission

To bring together APA Division 54 members with an interest in improving psychological and behavioral outcomes for children, adolescents and adults with childhood-onset heart disease and their families, by promoting the development and dissemination of research, clinical and advocacy initiatives.

Goals

  • Advance prevention, identification, treatment and psychological support strategies for people of all ages affected by childhood-onset heart disease.
  • Foster new and existing collaborations to advance the understanding of psychological and behavioral aspects of childhood-onset heart disease.
  • Disseminate relevant evidence-based resources, including presentations, peer-reviewed publications, reports, resources and tools.
  • Highlight and contribute to new research, clinical, advocacy and policy opportunities relevant to childhood-onset heart disease.
  • Celebrate the successes of our membership by showcasing quality work.
  • Address key challenges in our field through the development of new initiatives, such as position statements and best practice guidelines.
  • Encourage and mentor students, trainees and early career professionals to be the next generation of leaders in the field.