Abstract This Editorial introduces the March 2026 issue of JCPP Advances , marking the journal's sixth year with 15 impactful articles spanning key topics in child and adolescent mental health. A recurring theme across several articles is the investigation of emotional challenges—encompassing depression, anxiety, and self‐harm—particularly in the context of neurodivergence. These articles advance understanding of candidate cognitive‐affective drivers of emotional challenges, emphasise the role of social and contextual factors, and highlight the importance of research employing a transdiagnostic approach and informed by lived experience. Here, we underscore critical implications for assessment, prevention, and intervention, and reflect on outstanding challenges and future directions for research and clinical practice.
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