Welcome Message
Message from the President
It is a great honour to serve as President of IACAPAP.
Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working with colleagues and within diverse systems across continents—in academia, community settings, and environments focused on social impact. One lesson has remained constant: children and young people thrive when the people, services, and systems that support them are connected. Our collective responsibility is to ensure that access to quality mental health care is not determined by where a child is born.
IACAPAP has always been more than a professional association. It is a global learning community committed to advancing child and adolescent mental health through education, collaboration, capacity building, and advocacy. Over the coming four years, my vision is to further strengthen this ecosystem by connecting the people, knowledge, and partnerships that surround every child.
This requires us to think beyond traditional professional and geographic silos—to share knowledge generously, foster collaboration across disciplines, sectors, and countries, invest in the next generation of leaders, and champion prevention and advocacy alongside clinical care. By learning from one another and ensuring that diverse voices shape our work, we can build stronger systems of care and expand access to high-quality mental health services for children, adolescents, and families wherever they live.
I also want IACAPAP to remain a trusted space where ideas are exchanged openly, innovation is encouraged, and diverse perspectives inspire our collective future.
Whether you are a long-standing member or new to IACAPAP, I invite you to stay engaged through our educational programmes, Special Interest Groups, committees, fellowships, and congresses. Your passion, expertise, ideas, and commitment are what make our community vibrant.
I look forward to working with all of you as we learn from one another, strengthen our partnerships, and improve the mental health and wellbeing of children, adolescents, and families around the world.
Dr Ayesha Mian
President
IACAPAP 2026 - 2030
