In this editorial, we reflect on a milestone year for JCPP Advances, marked by our first Journal Impact Factor and significant growth in submissions, readership, and citations. We highlight expanded editorial expertise, strengthened commitments to open science, and new initiatives such as Registered Reports. Recent indexing across PsycINFO, PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science enhances our global visibility. The September 2025 issue exemplifies our dedication to rigorous, impactful research, including evidence syntheses, participatory studies, and methodological innovation. Together, these developments position JCPP Advances as a leading open-access platform advancing child and adolescent mental health research worldwide.