Diverse & Underserved Populations at AACAP Annual Meeting 2026
231 sessions on diverse & underserved populations · October 26–31, 2026, Atlanta, GA. Compare diverse & underserved populations at other meetings →
Monday, October 26
13:00–15:00 · Lecture · Symposium
The Intersection of Neurodiversity and Gender Variance: Compounding Risks for Depression and Suicide in Youth and Young Adults
Discusses how neurodiversity combined with gender variance heightens risk of depression and suicide in youth and young adults.
13:00–15:00 · Symposium
The Complex Landscape of Depression in Neurodiverse and Gender-Variant Youth: From Chronology to Novel Interventions
Usman Ghumman · Mohammad Ghaziuddin · Mai Uchida · Hagar Kandel · Rana Elmaghraby
Symposium on how depression presents and is managed in neurodiverse and gender-variant youth, covering its course over time and newer intervention approaches.
Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders · Child & Adolescent · Depression
13:30–15:00 · Session · Other Programs
Accessing the Hidden Curriculum: A Guide to Thriving Across Career Stages
Jeonghyun Shin · Vybhav Jagannath · Ronke L. Babalola · Sarah H. Arshad · Rameshwari V. Tumuluru
An interactive session on cultural identity, psychological safety, DBT interpersonal effectiveness skills, mentorship and leadership development for child and adolescent psychiatry clinicians at different career stages.
Education & Training · Practice, Policy & Workforce · Psychotherapy
14:00–17:00 · Workshop
Engaging Communities to Talk About Mental Health: Stanford Communication Health Interactive for Parents of Adolescents and Others (CHIPAO) Workshop
Rona Hu · Richard D. Ha · Steven Sust · Heesu (Ally) Kim · Jason J. Li · Ivy Song
Workshop teaching clinicians how to build a theater-based community program that reduces mental health stigma and improves parent-teen communication, including skit development, production logistics and research.
15:30–17:30 · Session · Clinical Perspectives
Reclaiming the Narrative! Utilizing the Power of Resilience and Tradition in Native Communities to Overcome Colonial Trauma
Wendy Watson · Shawn Singh Sidhu · Noshene Ranjbar · Emily Si'al
Explores how resilience and cultural tradition in Native communities can be used to address the effects of colonial trauma on youth and families.
15:30–17:30 · Lecture · Clinical Perspectives
Impact of Colonial Trauma and the Decolonization Movement in Native Communities
Examines how colonial trauma affects Native communities and the role of the decolonization movement.
15:30–17:30 · Lecture · Clinical Perspectives
Tradition Meets Innovation: Advancing Clinical Care to Meet the Needs of Native Communities
Discusses improving clinical care for Native communities by combining traditional approaches with innovation.
15:30–17:30 · Lecture · Clinical Perspectives
Power of Incorporating Traditional Native Practices Into Healthcare Settings
Covers integrating traditional Native practices into healthcare settings.
16:00–18:00 · Lecture
Meeting the Psychiatric Needs of Transgender and Gender-Diverse Autistic Youth: Considerations for Assessment and Care
Addresses assessment and care considerations for transgender and gender-diverse autistic youth.
19:00–21:30 · Session · Media Theatre
Living Undocumented : Trauma, Attachment, and Advocacy in Immigrant Youth
Erica Lubliner · Johana Pena · Max Guan · Violeta Osegueda
A screening of a documentary episode on undocumented and mixed-status families, paired with small and large group discussion. Covers the trauma, attachment, cultural and ethical dimensions of care and practical advocacy steps for child and adolescent psychiatrists.
Tuesday, October 27
08:00–10:30 · Workshop · Other Programs
Hormonal: The Ups and Downs of Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy for Youth
Serena M. Chang · Chelsea Cosner · Brandon Johnson · Natalie Ramos · Nathalie Szilagyi
Interactive, case-based program on the psychiatric role in assessing transgender and gender-diverse youth for gender-affirming hormone therapy. Covers evidence and guidelines, informed consent, diagnostic complexity, family communication, and current legislation.
09:00–11:00 · Lecture
Promotion of Well-Being in At-Risk Children Through West African Dance and Drumming
Cynthia C. Swenson · Eve G. Spratt
Describes a dance and drumming program aimed at promoting well-being in at-risk children.
13:00–15:00 · Session · Clinical Perspectives
Impact of Stigma on Help-Seeking and Intervention in Adolescent Psychiatric Disorders
Liwei L. Hua · Charles A. Davidson · Peter Jackson · Selin R. Yalcinkaya
Examines how stigma affects help-seeking and treatment engagement among adolescents with psychiatric disorders.
13:00–15:00 · Lecture
Discrepancies in Psychosocial Needs Between Kinship and Foster Placements for Children in Out-of-Home Placement
Amanda Bird Gilmartin · Rebecca Orsi-Hunt · Kaci Pickett-Nairne
Compares psychosocial needs of children in kinship versus foster placements.
13:00–15:00 · Lecture · Clinical Perspectives
Fatherhood in Transition: Traditions, Rituals, and the Evolving Role of Fathers in Indian and Diaspora Family Life
Explores how the role of fathers is changing in Indian and diaspora families, including traditions and rituals that shape father-child relationships.
13:00–15:00 · Lecture · Clinical Perspectives
Fathers as Intergenerational Catalysts for Bicultural Identity and Emotional Resilience in Latino Families
Looks at the role fathers play in supporting bicultural identity and emotional resilience in Latino children and families.
13:00–15:00 · Lecture · Clinical Perspectives
Father-Child Bonds as Cultural Anchors Bridging Generations
Discusses how father-child bonds serve as cultural anchors across generations.
13:00–15:00 · Lecture · Clinical Perspectives
From Paratha (Flatbread) to Pizza: Preserving Core Values While Raising Resilient Children
Addresses how immigrant parents can preserve cultural values while raising resilient children in a new cultural setting.
13:00–15:30 · Workshop · Other Programs
Beyond the Clinic Walls: Building the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Toolbox to Address School Absenteeism Across Settings
Aleiya Butler Wright · Kristie Ladegard · Virginia F. Barbosa · Geeta S. Ilipilla · Bettina Bernstein · Julia Solowey · Heidi Schumacher · Sarah Fracci · Anna Maria Campana
Interactive session with cases and small-group rotations offering tools to address school absenteeism and avoidance across rural, urban and diverse youth populations.
13:00–16:00 · Workshop · Other Programs
Holding the Child in Mind: Narrative and Theater Approaches to Caregiver Conversations
Gabrielle L. Shapiro · Rebecca Susan Daily · Dhwani Ravi · Harshita Naga Krishna Sai Vullaganti · Richard Zhang · Shaurya Kumar Singh · Faduma Hassan · Chandani Rana · Eunice Y. Yuen · Aanchal Shah
An experiential workshop using forum theater and narrative medicine to practice difficult conversations with caregivers whose beliefs differ from the clinical picture. Participants rehearse de-escalation and alliance-preserving strategies through two enacted scenarios.
13:00–15:00 · Session · Clinical Perspectives
Bridging Cultures, Bridging Generations: Contemporary Father-Child Relationships
Deepika Shaligram · Alexandra M. Harrison · Abishek Bala · Henry R. Marquez-Castro · Yousif Tawadros · Muhammad Zeshan
Clinical perspectives on father-child relationships across cultures and generations, and their relevance to child and adolescent care.
13:30–15:30 · Panel · Member Services Forum
Advancing Cultural Fairness: Who Gets Seen, Heard, and Helped? A Cross-Caucus Collaborative Forum to Improve Psychiatric Care Pathways for Youth
Ailyn D. Diaz · Alicia W. Leong · Manal Assi · Jonathan J. Shepherd · Sumru A. Bilge-Johnson · Arpit Singh · King Fok · Monica Arora
Case-based forum from several AACAP caucuses on how clinician-level decisions affect access, diagnosis and engagement for minoritized youth, with practical strategies for referral bias, interpreter use and family mistrust.
19:00–21:30 · Session · Media Theatre
“You Really Think AI Is a Child?”: Anthropomorphization, Exploitation, and Implications for Child Psychiatry in Humans in the Loop
A film screening of Humans in the Loop followed by discussion of data annotation labor behind AI, how AI differs from child development, and the risks of anthropomorphizing AI. Presenters offer guidance for child psychiatrists on talking with patients and families about AI.
19:00–22:00 · Session · Media Theatre
Sugarcane : Navigating Intergenerational Trauma, Religion, and Survivance After Native American Boarding Schools
Daniel Miller-Azar · Steven Sust · Beth Michel · Emily Si'al · Kelly S. Hill · Rebecca Susan Daily
Screening of the documentary Sugarcane about abuse at a Native American boarding school, followed by a panel discussion. Covers intergenerational trauma, the role of religion in assimilation, and culturally informed healing for Indigenous families.
Wednesday, October 28
10:30–12:30 · Lecture
Culture, Context, and Cannabis: Who Is Most at Risk for Psychosis?
Considers cultural and contextual factors that shape which youth are most at risk for cannabis-related psychosis.
Cannabis & Cannabinoids · Child & Adolescent · Schizophrenia & Psychosis
10:30–12:30 · Lecture
Scaling Care After Floods: Delivering Psychosocial Support Through Community Health Workers
Describes delivering psychosocial support after floods by training and using community health workers.
10:30–12:30 · Lecture · Clinical Perspectives
Model for Young Child Psychiatric Care in an Underserved Setting: Analysis of a Clinical Sample and Barriers to Care
Presents a care model for young children in an underserved setting with analysis of a clinical sample and access barriers.
10:30–12:30 · Lecture
Sustaining Healing in Displacement Through Supervised Local Care
Discusses sustaining a relational healing intervention for displaced families through supervised local providers.
10:30–12:30 · Lecture · Clinical Perspectives
Transcultural Adoption Through a Social-Ecological Framework and Lived Experience
Views transcultural adoption through a social-ecological framework informed by lived experience.
10:30–12:30 · Lecture · Clinical Perspectives
First Nature and Another Nurtures: Identity Formation in Transcultural Adoptees
Explores identity formation among transculturally adopted individuals.
10:30–12:30 · Lecture · Clinical Perspectives
Weaving the Quilt of International Adoption
Discusses clinical considerations in international adoption.
10:30–12:30 · Lecture · Clinical Perspectives
Special Considerations During Adoption After Foster Care
Reviews special clinical considerations when children are adopted out of foster care.
10:30–12:30 · Session
Reducing Mental Health Disparities in the Early Childhood Population: Integration of Research, Clinical Practice and Training
Jennifer Suor · Courtney A. Romba · MaryBeth Lake · Maanasa Bandla · Jocelyn Herrera
10:30–12:30 · Session · Clinical Perspectives
Transcultural Adoption: An Overview of Clinical Considerations as Influenced by Lived Experience
Emma Banasiak · Hannah P. Leo · John Sargent · Eraka Bath
Clinical perspectives on transcultural adoption, with considerations shaped by lived experience of adoptees and families.
10:30–12:30 · Lecture
Soaring Like an Eagle or Flying With One Wing: Strengths and Challenges of Military Members With ADHD
Discusses the strengths and challenges experienced by military members who have ADHD.
11:00–12:30 · Session
Supporting Youth Beyond Discharge: Culturally Responsive Implementation of Caring Contacts
John P. Ackerman · Meredith R. Chapman · Anna K. Radin · Gina M. Sequeira · Glenn Thomas · Carol Vidal
A clinical perspectives session on implementing caring contacts to support youth after discharge, with attention to cultural responsiveness.
11:00–12:30 · Lecture · Clinical Perspectives
Deploying a Teen Helpline Delivered Caring Contacts Intervention to Transgender and Gender-Diverse Adolescents
Covers use of a teen helpline-delivered caring contacts intervention with transgender and gender-diverse adolescents.
11:00–12:30 · Lecture · Clinical Perspectives
Qualitative Feedback on One-Way Caring Contacts Among Black Youth and Caregivers: Implications for Care Postdischarge
Presents qualitative feedback from Black youth and caregivers about one-way caring contacts and what it means for post-discharge care.
11:30–13:30 · Lecture · Clinical Perspectives
Untold: Using Media to Understand the Cultural Biopsychosocial Formulation
Shows how media can be used to teach the cultural biopsychosocial formulation.
11:30–13:30 · Lecture · Clinical Perspectives
Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists’ Role in Helping Foster Care Youth Who Are Victims of Sex Trafficking
Examines the role of child and adolescent psychiatrists in supporting foster care youth who are victims of sex trafficking.
11:30–13:30 · Session
Integrating Sexual and Reproductive Health Into Child and Adolescent Psychiatry: Practical Strategies for Psychiatrists
Kevin K. Makino · Larry K. Brown · Anna C. Hankins · Elise D. Berlan · Anna J. Kerlek
Offers practical strategies for child and adolescent psychiatrists to incorporate sexual and reproductive health into their clinical work.
13:00–15:00 · Workshop · Wellness Program
The ABCs of Bhangra: Acculturation, Bonding, and Creativity through South Asian Folk Dance with our AACAP Family
Susheel K. Khetarpal · Pallavi Tatapudy · Ravipal Singh Ghatoura · Rohit M. Chandra
A hands-on wellness session where attendees learn the history of bhangra and practice basic steps in a community dance experience. It also invites reflection on cultural identity, acculturation and self-expression.
14:30–16:30 · Session
Detransition, Retransition, and Other Nonlinear Gender Journeys: Unique Perspectives From Gender-Diverse Youth, Their Families, and Clinicians
Serena M. Chang · Jack L. Turban · Amy Curtis · Hyun-Hee Kim
Case-based clinical conference examining nonlinear gender journeys, including detransition and retransition, in youth. Discusses how child and adolescent psychiatrists can support patients and families as transition goals change.
14:30–16:30 · Session
Acing Hearts: The Basics and Beyond for Asexual Affirming Care
Jamie Baik · Reni Forer · Samantha Hayes · Court K. Byrn · Mollie Marr
Clinical perspectives session on providing affirming care for asexual patients.
14:30–16:30 · Lecture · Clinical Perspectives
When Asexual Doesn’t Mean Abstinent: Rethinking Sexual Decision-Making and Consent for Asexual Youth
Discusses sexual decision-making and consent considerations for asexual youth.
14:30–16:30 · Lecture · Clinical Perspectives
Cultural and Spiritual Constructions of the Afterlife in Hinduism: Karma, Rebirth, and Liberation
Explores Hindu views of the afterlife and their relevance to child and adolescent mental health around death.
14:30–16:30 · Lecture · Clinical Perspectives
Impermanence, Compassion, and Mourning: A Buddhist Perspective on Death and Dying in Child and Adolescent Care
Presents a Buddhist perspective on death, dying and mourning in the care of children and adolescents.
14:30–16:30 · Lecture · Clinical Perspectives
Judaism: Facing Death as an Individual and as a Member of an Ancient Tradition
Describes Jewish perspectives on facing death, both individually and within a long-standing tradition.
14:30–16:30 · Lecture · Clinical Perspectives
Death and Resurrection in the Christian Faith Tradition as a Resource for Navigating Death
Considers Christian beliefs about death and resurrection as resources for coping with death.
14:30–16:30 · Lecture · Clinical Perspectives
Belief in the Afterlife as a Source of Emotional Resilience in Childhood: A Muslim Theological-Psychological Model Based on Said Nursi
Presents a Muslim theological-psychological model of afterlife belief as a source of resilience in childhood.
14:30–16:30 · Lecture · Clinical Perspectives
About ACEptance: Asexual Representation Within the LGBTQ+ Community
Talk on asexual representation within the LGBTQ+ community, part of a session on asexual-affirming care.
14:30–16:30 · Lecture · Clinical Perspectives
Assumption of Trauma and What It Means for Explorations of Identity
Examines how assumptions about trauma affect the exploration of asexual identity in clinical care.
14:30–16:30 · Lecture · Clinical Perspectives
Seasons of Love: An Asexuality-Informed Lens on Relationships and Development
Looks at relationships and development through an asexuality-informed perspective.
14:30–16:30 · Session · Clinical Perspectives
Death Through the Looking Glass of Religion and Spirituality: Implications for Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Ayse K. Coskun · Mary Lynn Dell · Monica Arora · Rajesh K. Mehta · James E. Ponet · Carol L. Kessler
Explores how religious and spiritual perspectives on death shape child and adolescent mental health and what clinicians should consider in practice.
15:00–17:00 · Lecture
Partnering With Black Families for ADHD Care: A Parent’s Perspective
A parent's perspective on partnering with Black families in ADHD care.
15:00–17:00 · Lecture
Caring for Black Youth With ADHD: The Legacy of Racism and Medical Mistrust
Discusses how the legacy of racism and medical mistrust affects ADHD care for Black youth.
15:00–17:00 · Lecture
Suicidal Thoughts and Behavior Among Black Youth With ADHD
Andrea Spencer · Taylor E. Harris
Addresses suicidal thoughts and behaviors among Black youth with ADHD.
15:00–17:00 · Session · Clinical Perspectives
Caring for Black Youth With ADHD
Andrea Spencer · Kim L. Alleyne · Jason M. Fogler · Kakra Kwesi Boye-Doe · Kevin M. Simon · Taylor E. Harris
A clinical perspectives session on caring for Black children and adolescents with ADHD.
15:00–17:00 · Lecture
The Rainbow Still Shines: Meeting the Needs of LGBTQ+ Youth Through a Safety-Net Integrated Care Clinic
Describes how a safety-net integrated care clinic serves LGBTQ+ youth, as part of the Simon Wile Symposium on integrated behavioral health for marginalized youth.
15:00–17:00 · Lecture
Bridging Access Gaps: Integrating Behavioral Health Into an Indigenous Family Medicine Clinic
Covers integrating behavioral health services into an Indigenous family medicine clinic to improve access for youth and families.
15:00–17:00 · Lecture
All for Your One: Multidisciplinary Interventions to Meet the Needs of Immigrant Children and Their Families
Presents multidisciplinary approaches to meeting the mental health needs of immigrant children and their families.
15:00–17:00 · Lecture
The Unique Needs of Black Youth With ADHD: A Landscape
Overview of the particular needs of Black youth with ADHD.
15:30–17:30 · Symposium · Clinical Perspectives
A Cross-Continent Conversation: Asian CAPs Around the World Presents Advances in Understanding ASD and Other Children’s Mental Health Concerns
Eunice Y. Yuen · Norbert Skokauskas · Susan Shur-Fen Gau · Hee Jeong Yoo · Yukiko Kano · Varis Manomaivong
Child psychiatrists from several Asian regions share advances in understanding autism and other children's mental health concerns.
15:30–17:30 · Lecture
Can This Love Be Translated? Korean Perspectives on ASD Identification, Intervention, and Sharing Insights
Offers Korean perspectives on identifying and intervening in autism spectrum disorder.
15:30–17:30 · Lecture
New Trends of Concerns: Recent Clinical and Research Advances for Youth School Refusal, Bullying, and Hikikomori in Japan
Reviews recent clinical and research developments on school refusal, bullying and hikikomori among youth in Japan.
19:00–22:00 · Session · Media Theatre
Across Oceans and Generations: Acculturation, Bicultural Identity, and Family Transformation in The Namesake
Afifa Adiba · Manal F. Khan · Shawn Singh Sidhu · Deepika Shaligram · Seeba Anam
A film screening of The Namesake followed by panel discussion on acculturation stress, bicultural identity, intergenerational gaps and grief in immigrant families. Covers clinical strategies for supporting immigrant youth and families.
19:30–22:30 · Session · Other Programs
Open Mic Night and Fashion Show 2026: Our Voices, Our Style, Our Impact
Thomas K. Pak · Hisla Bates · Ardis C. Martin · Bharat Sanders · Elo Okah · David Manuel Sabio · Chioma A. Onyejiaka · Hongjing Cao
A community evening of music, spoken word, performance and a fashion show showcasing the artistic talents and cultural diversity of AACAP members, with pre-registered acts and spontaneous audience participation.
Symposium · Symposium
2026 Simon Wile Symposium: From Access to Impact: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry–Guided Integrated Behavioral Health for Marginalized Youth
Jeanne Greenblatt · A. Ning Zhou · Nayla M. Khoury · Tareq Yaqub · Catherine Fuchs
This year's named Simon Wile symposium on consultation-liaison psychiatry examines integrated behavioral health models led by child psychiatrists that move beyond access toward measurable impact for marginalized youth.
Child & Adolescent · Collaborative & Integrated Care · Medical Comorbidity & C-L Psychiatry
Posters (20)
- Disparities and Clinical Complexity in Pediatric Catatonia: A Diverse Cohort Analysis — Julia A. Gex et al.
- Improving Equity in Pediatric Behavioral Health Screening: Age- and Diagnosis-Related Disparities in Clinical Practice — Akshayaa Sriharan et al.
- Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Outpatient Mental Health Follow-Up After Emergency Department Visits Among Medicaid-Enrolled Youth — Michelle A. Siddiqui et al.
- Mental Health Disparities of Justice-Involved Youth — Denise Baughn et al.
- Rural-Urban Disparities in Early Psychosis Program Access Across Georgia Counties — Gabrielle Allen et al.
- Fear of Missing Out Across Developmental Stages: Validation of a Cross-Cultural Measure in a Large Asian Sample — Mayank Gupta et al.
- Perceived Stress as a Mechanism Linking Insomnia Severity and Prenatal Depression Symptoms in African American Pregnant Women — Sandra Campos
- Testing the Family Stress Model Among Unconditional Cash Transfer Recipients — Shourya Negi et al.
- Problematic Gaming, Help-Seeking, and Family Factors Among Asian American and Pacific Islander Youth: A Scoping Review and Community-Informed Webinar Initiative — Alejandro De Los Angeles et al.
- AI and Inequities in Child and Adolescent Mental Health: A Scoping Review of Differential Impacts on Vulnerable Youth — Ozge Ceren Amuk Williams et al.
- Facilitator-Reported Barriers to Implementation Fidelity in a School-Based Mental Health Program for Latinx Newcomer Youth — Samar I. Shaqour et al.
- Ethnic Disparities in Care Pathways and Hospitalization Following First Psychosis Presentation Among Children and Adolescents in Southern Israel — Hadar Sadeh et al.
- Taking Away Things and Prohibiting Going Out as Disciplinary Practices: A Mixed Method Inquiry in the Dominican Republic — Nicholas Caycedo et al.
- Household Food Insecurity and Social-Emotional Symptoms Among US Infants and Toddlers: Analysis of the National Health Interview Survey 2019-2024 — Joel Setya et al.
- Project ALMMA (Awareness, Learning, and Mental Health for iMmigrants and Allies) in North Fair Oaks, California: A Community-Based Immigrant Mental Health Education Framework in High-Adversity Contexts — Heesu (Ally) Kim et al.
- Adapting Youth Mental Health First Aid for a Rural, Faith-Based Black Community — Tyehimba Hunt-Harrison et al.
- Integrating Racial and Ethnic Socialization Into Evidence-Based Therapy: Interim Qualitative Findings From Parent and Youth Interviews — Christy Ky et al.
- What Caregiver Characteristics Predict Child Exposure to Harsh Physical Punishment in Pakistan — Muhammad Bilal Shakir et al.
- CHATogether in the Digital Era: Pilot Family-Centered Outcomes With a Transgender Youth Clinical Illustration — Kapil Chauhan et al.
- Financial Toxicity and Healthcare Access Among Mothers and Impact on Socioemotional Health in US Children Under 2 Years, 2019-2024 — Krishna Sree Chagana Boina et al.
Thursday, October 29
07:00–08:30 · Session
Navigating the Complexities of Deprescribing in Child Psychiatry
An interactive consultation on using shared decision-making and deprescribing in child psychiatry, including how social determinants of health create barriers. It reviews cases, literature, and practical tools such as a decision aid and an antipsychotic deprescribing protocol.
Antipsychotic Prescribing · Child & Adolescent · Deprescribing & Polypharmacy
09:00–12:00 · Session · Other Programs
A World on Screen: Finding Mental Health, Media, and Meaning Across Cultures
Arpit Singh · Rebecca Susan Daily · Matthew Severyn · Mario F. Najera · Alperen Ozturk · Ijeoma C. Unachukwu
Explores how media portrayals and social media across cultures shape mental health stigma, identity, symptom expression and help-seeking in youth, and how clinicians can apply a culturally informed lens.
09:00–12:00 · Workshop
Claiming Our Place at the Table: Contract Negotiation Skills for Trainee and Early-Career Women Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists
Elizabeth McGuire · Aditi Hajirnis · Lisa M. Cullins · Eraka Bath · Gabrielle L. Shapiro
Workshop teaching trainee and early-career women child and adolescent psychiatrists job and contract negotiation skills, with attention to structural bias and the gender pay gap. Uses personal narratives, vignettes, and mock negotiations.
09:00–11:00 · Lecture · Symposium
Implementation of a Two-Generation Behavioral Health Model to Achieve Health Equity in Pediatric Primary Care
Describes implementing a two-generation behavioral health model in pediatric primary care to advance health equity.
09:30–11:00 · Session · Other Programs
AACAP Arab Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Caucus
A caucus for attendees of Arab descent or with interest in Arab children and families to network, discuss clinical cases, share research ideas, and improve access to care and training.
09:30–11:00 · Session · Other Programs
AACAP Book Club: Getting the Story Wrong, An Interactive Review of Original Sins by Ewing
Scott Krakower · Brandon Newsome · Mayank Gupta
Interactive book discussion of Original Sins examining how school-based structural harms contribute to mental health disparities for Black and Native youth. Participants consider implications for trauma-informed, culturally responsive practice and advocacy.
10:00–12:00 · Session
Through the Looking Glass and Back Again: The Immigrant and Native-Born Journey Through Psychosis
Amy M. Mayhew · Neha Sharma · Anna Perez · John M. Lim · Tatum Burdo · Ananya Roy · Leela Mohan
Clinical perspectives comparing the course and care of psychosis in immigrant and native-born youth.
10:00–12:00 · Lecture
Washed Away and Breathless: The Asian Tsunamis and COVID-19
Discusses collective trauma related to the Asian tsunamis and COVID-19 as experienced remotely by diaspora communities.
10:00–12:00 · Lecture
When Trauma Crosses Borders: Iranian Generation Z, Clinicians, and the Reframing of Professional Identity
Considers how trauma across borders affects Iranian Generation Z and clinicians and reshapes professional identity.
10:00–12:00 · Lecture · Clinical Perspectives
Psychosis and Immigration-Related Stressors
Looks at how stressors tied to immigration relate to psychosis, as part of a symposium on immigrant and native-born experiences of psychosis.
10:00–12:00 · Lecture · Clinical Perspectives
Revisiting the Outcomes Paradox of Schizophrenia: Clinical Implications From Global Research
Reexamines differences in schizophrenia outcomes across global settings and what they mean for clinical practice.
10:00–12:00 · Lecture · Clinical Perspectives
Considering Cross-Cultural Dynamics: Engaging Families in Psychosis Care
Discusses cross-cultural considerations in involving families in the care of people with psychosis.
10:00–12:00 · Session
The Impact of New Immigration Laws on Mental Health Care Access and the Physician Workforce Shortage in Rural Communities
Virginia F. Barbosa · Yun Feng · Stacy Cozart Martin · Evan Hunt
Examines how the physician workforce shortage and changing immigration policy for international medical graduates affect access to psychiatric care in rural communities, with administrative and legal strategies to respond.
10:00–12:00 · Lecture · Clinical Perspectives
Missed Windows: Access to Early Psychosis Care for Immigrants
Addresses barriers immigrants face in reaching early psychosis services.
10:00–12:00 · Lecture
If You Build It, They Will Come: Academic and Community Partnership Strategies for Developing Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Centers in Underserved Areas
Covers academic-community partnership strategies for building pediatric neurodevelopmental centers in underserved areas.
10:00–12:00 · Lecture
The “Journey” of the Latino Family and the Collective Impact on the Latino Diaspora
Explores the migration journey of Latino families and its collective impact on the diaspora.
10:00–12:00 · Lecture
Transgenerational Trauma From Iran to Iranian Diaspora
Looks at transgenerational trauma affecting Iranian diaspora communities.
10:00–12:00 · Session
Diaspora in Crisis: Remote Exposure to Tragedy and Collective Trauma
Shervin Shadianloo · Beverly J. Stoute · Angel A. Caraballo · Linda Chokroverty · Maria Ghanbari Motlagh
Clinical perspectives on how diaspora communities and youth are affected by remote exposure to distant tragedies and collective trauma.
14:00–17:00 · Session · Member Services Forum
Perspectives and Practicalities Regarding Gender Care in a Changing Practice Landscape: Kids, Caregivers, Clinicians, Communities, Culture, and Curriculum
Brandon Johnson · Nathalie Szilagyi · Serena M. Chang · Patrick W. O'Malley · Francis J. Yang · Scott Leibowitz
A member forum on how shifting legal, political and practice conditions affect care for transgender and gender diverse youth. It looks at impacts on youth, families, clinicians, communities and trainees, with ethics-focused discussion and practical strategies for continuing to support patients.
14:00–17:00 · Oral abstract
Predicting Suicide Attempts Among Black Children and Youth Presenting to the Emergency Room With Mental Health Concerns: An Electronic Health Record (EHR)-Based Study
Wenna Xi · Jialin Wu · Samprit Banerjee
Uses electronic health record data to predict suicide attempts among Black youth presenting to the emergency room with mental health concerns.
Child & Adolescent · Emergency & Acute Psychiatry · Suicide & Self-Harm
14:30–16:30 · Workshop · Other Programs
Holding the Child’s Story: Training Psychiatry Learners in Migrant Mental Health Care
Raman Marwaha · Deepika Shaligram · Sadiq Naveed · Afifa Adiba · Hanife Nur Akal · Tareq Yaqub
Interactive educational session presenting narrative-based, developmentally informed teaching approaches for training psychiatry learners to assess migrant and displaced children, including intergenerational conflict, migration narratives, and forensic asylum evaluations.
14:30–16:00 · Session · Other Programs
AACAP Hispanic/Latinx Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Caucus
Ailyn D. Diaz · Amalia Londoño Tobón
A caucus for Hispanic and Latinx clinicians and those interested in Hispanic topics to network, share clinical cases, and discuss care access, research and training for Hispanic youth and families.
14:30–16:30 · Lecture · Clinical Perspectives
Promise of Group Therapy for Adolescent Substance Use Disorder in Underserved Populations
Discusses the potential of group therapy for adolescent substance use disorder in underserved communities.
Child & Adolescent · Psychotherapy · Substance Use Disorders
15:00–16:30 · Lecture · Symposium
Neurodevelopmental and Psychopathological Overlap in Gender-Variant Female Youth: Implications for Clinical Presentation and Acute Risk
Examines overlap between neurodevelopmental and psychiatric features in gender-variant female youth and what it means for presentation and acute risk.
Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders · Child & Adolescent · Suicide & Self-Harm
15:00–16:30 · Lecture · Clinical Perspectives
OCD vs Psychosis in an 18-Year-Old Patient
Case-based talk on distinguishing OCD from psychosis in an 18-year-old Arab patient, with cultural considerations.
15:00–16:30 · Session
Culture Matters: Clinical Pearls From Working With Arab Patients
Ayman Saleh · Balkozar S. Adam · Manal Assi · Sarah Al-Shimary · Hesham Hamoda · Fadi J. Hamati
Clinical perspectives on culturally informed care when working with Arab patients and families.
15:00–17:00 · Workshop
Leadership Trajectories for Asian Women Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists
Ayame Takahashi · Mary S. Ahn · Consuelo C. Cagande · Eunice Y. Yuen
Panelists share leadership stories and participants network in small groups to build career maps and mentorship connections for Asian women child and adolescent psychiatrists.
15:00–16:30 · Lecture · Clinical Perspectives
Diagnosing Neurodevelopmental Disorder in a Refugee Arab Patient
Discusses the diagnostic challenges of identifying a neurodevelopmental disorder in a refugee patient of Arab background, with attention to cultural context.
15:00–16:30 · Lecture · Clinical Perspectives
Caring Across Borders: Working With International Arab Patients Seeking Medical Care in the United States
Covers clinical considerations when treating international Arab patients who travel to the United States for medical care.
15:00–16:30 · Lecture · Clinical Perspectives
Cultural Humility: Bridging Faith and Psychiatric Care in Arab Muslim Adolescents
Explores how cultural humility and attention to faith can inform psychiatric care for Arab Muslim adolescents.
16:00–18:00 · Lecture
Trauma, Structural Adversity, and Implications for Clinical Assessment and Care
Examines how trauma and structural adversity shape clinical assessment and care for youth.
19:00–22:00 · Session · Media Theatre
Margarita With a Straw : Intersectionality, Identity, and Sexuality in the Context of Developmental Disability
Nina Bihani · Jeremy A. Chapman · Dhwani Ravi · Harshita Naga Krishna Sai Vullaganti · Arpit Singh
Film screening and facilitated discussion on how youth with developmental disabilities are often excluded from conversations about sexuality and identity. Covers clinician strategies for supporting autonomy, consent, and caregiver involvement.
19:00–22:00 · Session · Media Theatre
Healing Through Understanding: The Role of Child Psychiatry in Fostering Psychological Resiliency in Families, A Minari Case Study
Esther S. Lee · Anhvu V. Nguyen · Tae Un Kim · Elizabeth Kim
Screening of the film Minari followed by discussion of acculturation, intergenerational trauma, and stigma in immigrant families. Explores culturally and trauma-informed child psychiatry approaches.
20:30–21:30 · Session · Other Programs
A Night of Unity: Culture and Community Reception
An RSVP-only evening gathering for AACAP members who foster community and unity within the organization.
Plenary · Plenary Session
Town Meeting: Shaping Minds, Shaping Justice: Children's Mental Health Through the Lens of Atlanta's Civil Rights Movement
John T. Walkup · Sarah Y. Vinson · Nicole K. Cotton · Gail Arie Mattox · Judy Fitzgerald · Mab M. Segrest · Darlene Lynch · Danny Malec · Jose Ramirez
A host-city town meeting connecting Atlanta's civil rights legacy to children's mental health, with Morehouse School of Medicine faculty, Georgia behavioral health leaders, and community advocates.
Posters (9)
- Implementation of a Resilience-Building Curriculum in Elementary Schools Within a Large, Urban School District: School-Level Characteristics and Temporal Trends — Margaret Y. Yau et al.
- Gender Variance and Psychiatric Comorbidity Among Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults With Autism: A Large Electronic Health Record Study — Hagar Kandel et al.
- Spurring Interest in Psychiatry: The Impact of a Clinical Pathway Program for Underresourced Undergraduate Students — Oluwatofunmi Oshodi et al.
- Exploring Psychiatry Resident Attitudes Toward Global Mental Health, Cultural Psychiatry, Social Determinants of Health, and Structural Competency — Sarah Alam et al.
- Prevalence of Perceived Child Sadness by Caregivers in Punjab, Pakistan: Sex, Age, and Frequency Patterns — Muhammad Bilal Shakir et al.
- Ethnic and Racial Disparities in Youth Mental Health Diagnoses: Findings From a Large, 2-Phase, Population-Based Canadian Cohort — Andrew Dissanayake et al.
- The Number of Endorsed Social Determinants of Health Is Associated With Poor Depression Outcomes Among Adolescents Seeking Psychiatric Treatment — Raneeka DeMoss et al.
- Youth Perspectives on Mental Health, Social Media, and Intergenerational Messaging: Insights From Chicago’s West Side Crisis and Referral Entry Services (CARES) Initiative — Antoniya K. Zheleva et al.
- Mental Health Concerns Among Participants in the Incel Subculture: A Scoping Review — Alex Rains et al.
Friday, October 30
07:00–08:30 · Session
Multicultural Considerations in Working With Youth and Families
Shashank V. Joshi · Balkozar S. Adam · Andres J. Pumariega
A case-based consultation breakfast on culturally informed diagnosis, formulation and treatment for diverse youth and families. Participants may bring their own cases and learn two models for culturally informed care.
09:00–11:00 · Lecture · Clinical Perspectives
Cultural Expressions of Masculinity: Implications for Identity Development and Care Engagement
Examines how cultural views of masculinity shape identity development and engagement with mental health care.
09:00–11:00 · Session · Other Programs
Global Perspectives on Stigma in Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Innovative Solutions
Hesham Hamoda · Abishek Bala · Suzan J. Song · Ayesha Mian · Elizabeth Allieu · Mohammad Abdel Hakeem Seleem · Andrew W. Jones
Presenters from several world regions compare how cultural stigma affects access to child and adolescent mental health care. The session covers culturally responsive, context-specific strategies to reduce stigma in clinical practice.
09:00–11:30 · Session
Lifting All Boats in a Rising Tide: Innovations in Disaster Preparedness for Overlooked Youth and Caregivers
Linda Chokroverty · Allan K. Chrisman · Adam Coles · Heather M. Hilliard · Amy Lopez · Serra Akyar · Susan Therese Garrett · Maria E. de Brito McGee
Examines how disaster planning and response can better serve overlooked groups of children and caregivers, including low-income, Indigenous, minoritized and special-needs families, and educators. Covers culturally informed approaches, digital tools, teacher support programs and ethical dilemmas, using interactive exercises and a debate.
Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders · Child & Adolescent · PTSD & Trauma
09:00–11:00 · Symposium · Clinical Perspectives
Reimagining Masculinity: Culture, Media, and Clinical Practice
German E. Velez · Shawn Singh Sidhu · David Manuel Sabio · Diab Ali · Anton D. Livshin · Saurabh Gupta
Clinical perspectives session on how culture and media shape masculinity and what that means for clinical practice with youth.
09:00–11:30 · Panel · Other Programs
Diversity and Culture Committee Roundtable: Innovative Approaches to Building Community Resilience in Uncertain Times
Rameshwari V. Tumuluru · Melvin D. Oatis · Lisa R. Fortuna · Justine Larson · Brett N. Murphy-Dawson · Sarah Y. Vinson
A committee roundtable on socio-ecological models of resilience and community-based care for underserved, marginalized, immigrant, and gender minority youth, with a focus on prevention, system-strengthening, and advocacy.
09:00–11:00 · Lecture · Clinical Perspectives
“Man Up!”: What Is Masculinity?
Explores how masculinity is defined and what the concept means for young people and clinicians in child and adolescent psychiatry.
09:00–12:00 · Lecture · Honors Presentations
Klingenstein Third Generation Foundation Award for Research in Depression or Suicide, supported by the Klingenstein Third Generation Foundation: Psychotherapy Interventions for Reducing Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors Among Black Youth: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Award presentation of a systematic review and meta-analysis of psychotherapy interventions to reduce suicidal thoughts and behaviors in Black youth.
09:00–11:00 · Lecture
A Culturally Responsive and Community‑Centered Model for Perinatal Mental Health Support for Black Mothers
Presents a culturally responsive, community-centered model of perinatal mental health support for Black mothers.
09:00–11:00 · Lecture
A Comparison Study of Transgender-Specific Experiences and Mental Health in the United States and the Netherlands
Compares transgender-specific experiences and mental health between the United States and the Netherlands.
09:00–12:00 · Lecture · Honors Presentations
Jeanne Spurlock, MD, Lecture and Award on Diversity and Culture: Dr. Felton “Tony” James Earls, MD – An Extraordinary Man; An Extraordinary Legacy
Award lecture honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Felton Earls and his contributions to diversity and culture in child psychiatry.
09:00–11:00 · Lecture
Temporal Trends in Mental Health–Related Acute Care Utilization Among Youth and Young Adults With Gender Dysphoria, 2016-2024
Looks at trends from 2016 to 2024 in mental health-related acute care use among youth and young adults with gender dysphoria.
09:00–11:00 · Lecture
Healthcare Experiences of Chinese Transgender and Nonbinary Young Adults: Qualitative Study Findings and Recommendations for Culturally Attuned and Gender-Affirming Health Care
Qualitative findings on healthcare experiences of Chinese transgender and nonbinary young adults, with recommendations for culturally attuned, gender-affirming care.
09:00–11:00 · Lecture
Neurodiversity-Affirming Autism Assessment for Gender-Diverse Transitional-Age Youth at a Community Health Clinic
Describes a neurodiversity-affirming approach to autism assessment for gender-diverse transitional-age youth in a community clinic.
Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders · Measurement-Based Care & Diagnosis
09:00–11:00 · Lecture
Adaptation and Pilot of Family-Focused Therapy for Depressed Transgender and Gender-Diverse Youth at Risk for Substance Use Disorders
09:30–11:30 · Session · Other Programs
Ripples in the Water: The Impact of Innovation on the Practice of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Brandon Newsome · Balkozar S. Adam · Sarah H. Arshad · Andres J. Pumariega · Ellen H. Sholevar
Legacy child and adolescent psychiatrists reflect on the field's history and on how scientific, technological and societal change has shaped practice. Includes video, panel discussion and a solution-focused dialogue on current challenges.
09:30–11:30 · Lecture · Clinical Perspectives
Making Visible the Unique Needs and Challenges of Custodial Grandparents
Highlights the needs and challenges faced by grandparents raising grandchildren.
09:30–11:30 · Lecture · Clinical Perspectives
Cultural Expectations in Custodial Grandparenting
Explores how cultural expectations influence the experience of custodial grandparents.
09:30–11:00 · Session · Member Services Forum
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in Transition: A Facilitated Conversation on Loss, Belonging, and Values-Driven Work Across Changing Institutions
Jennifer Holton · Consuelo C. Cagande · Milena Hirata Armani · Joya N. Hampton-Anderson · Smita Thakkar
A facilitated members forum where child and adolescent psychiatrists and trainees reflect on changes to DEI programs and share ways to sustain inclusion, belonging and community. It uses small-group discussion and peer learning to identify practical actions.
09:30–11:00 · Session · Other Programs
AACAP Asian Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Caucus
Richard D. Ha · Eunice Y. Yuen
A caucus gathering for attendees of Asian or Pacific Islander background or interest to network, discuss clinical cases, and explore ways to improve care for A/PI youth and families.
09:30–11:30 · Symposium · Clinical Perspectives
Invisible Parents No More: Supporting Custodial Grandparents Through Cultural Awareness and Practical Empowerment
Geeta S. Ilipilla · Alexandra M. Harrison · Nayla M. Khoury · Ailyn D. Diaz · J'Nelle Stephenson
Addresses how clinicians can support grandparents who are raising grandchildren, with attention to cultural awareness and practical empowerment.
10:00–12:00 · Session · Clinical Perspectives
Transforming Health Care: Innovation, Inclusion, and Ableism in Clinical Practice
Lisa C. Yeh · Nina Bihani · Elizabeth Margolis · Shikha Verma · Kai Russell · Tamara Palka
Clinical perspectives session on innovation, inclusion and ableism in health care and clinical practice.
10:00–12:00 · Symposium
Tourette's Disorder (TD) Across the Globe: International Insights Into TD Clinical Expression and Care
Erica Greenberg · Barbara J. Coffey · Blanca Garcia · Noa Benaroya Milshtein · Yukiko Kano
International perspectives on how Tourette's disorder presents and is managed in different countries and health systems.
10:00–12:00 · Lecture · Clinical Perspectives
Eliminating Inequities for Disabled Patients: Exploring How to Combat Ableism
Looks at ways to address ableism and reduce inequities in care for disabled patients.
10:00–12:00 · Lecture · Clinical Perspectives
Reducing Ableism: Innovative, Systems-Level Approaches for Youth With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and ASD
Presents systems-level approaches to reduce ableism for youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities and autism.
10:00–12:00 · Lecture · Clinical Perspectives
Combating Prejudice and Promoting Acceptance of Disabled Clinicians in the Workplace
Addresses prejudice toward disabled clinicians and ways to foster acceptance in the workplace.
10:00–12:00 · Lecture · Clinical Perspectives
Modifying Physical Structure and Technology in Inpatient and Outpatient Settings to Reduce Ableism
Discusses changes to physical environments and technology in clinical settings to reduce ableism.
12:00–13:30 · Session
AACAP Black Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Caucus
Jonathan J. Shepherd · Aleema S. Zakers
A caucus for attendees of African descent and allies to network, support career development, and collaborate on presentations about current events and their effect on parenting and treating children of African descent.
12:00–14:00 · Session · Wellness Program
Am I "Masculine" or "Feminine" Enough? A Fun and Lighthearted Group Process Exploring Healthy Interpretations of Masculinity, Femininity, and the Full Diversity of Gender Expressions for all Ages, Stages, Genders, and Orientations
Shawn Singh Sidhu · Peter T. Daniolos · Aisha Mariam Omorodion · Liliana Cousins · Dahlin Jackson · Maria Cristina Palomares Castillo · Jacqueline Tasarz · Christine Wahlmeier · Katherine Yoder
A small-group wellness program in which participants discuss how masculinity, femininity and gender diversity shape relationships, work-life balance, aging, culture and wellness. It aims to build connection and reduce burnout and isolation.
12:00–13:30 · Lecture
Screen Time and Rural Youth Mental Health: Friend or Foe?
Looks at how screen time relates to mental health among rural youth.
12:30–13:30 · Workshop · Wellness Program
دبكة | Dabke: Community, Joy, and Resilience Through Dance
Fadi J. Hamati · Manal Assi · Abrar Ebady · Sarah Al-Shimary
A hands-on wellness session introducing Dabke, a traditional Arabic line dance, covering its cultural background and its use for social connection, behavioral activation and emotional well-being. Participants practice beginner steps in a group.
13:30–16:30 · Workshop · Member Services Forum
Systems of Care for the Military Child and Family: A Provider’s Toolkit
Jerry Trotter · Monica Ormeno · Rachel Sullivan · Aidith Flores · Daniel Hart · Justyna Wadolowski
Military psychiatry leaders review the cultural and social context of military family life and the programs, policies and resources available to support military children. Case-based discussion helps community clinicians care for these families.
14:00–15:00 · Session · Member Services Forum
Race, Poverty, and Neurodevelopment: A JAACAP Journal Club for Ethical Research and Practice
Lisa R. Fortuna · Anne McBride · Nicole Bush · Manpreet K. Singh · Robert R. Althoff
A structured journal club appraising two JAACAP publications on how race and ethnicity are conceptualized and measured in poverty and neurodevelopment research. Participants practice identifying methodological and ethical pitfalls and applying findings in teaching, research design and clinical interpretation.
14:00–16:00 · Session
It's Not Your Fault, But You Have to Deal With It: Supporting Trans and Gender-Diverse Youth and Families With Sociopolitical Stressors
Hyun-Hee Kim · Patrick W. O'Malley · Nathalie Szilagyi · Virginia F. Barbosa
A case conference presenting three transgender and gender-diverse youth distressed by sociopolitical stressors, with adapted psychotherapy approaches and family-focused and trauma-informed discussant input.
14:00–16:00 · Session · Other Programs
Still Here and Still Queer: Peer Support and Mentoring for LGBTQ+ Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists
Emma Banasiak · Reni Forer · Brandon Johnson · Yiu Kee Warren Ng · Amy Curtis · Francis J. Yang
An interactive mentoring program with a panel and small groups offering peer support and career guidance for LGBTQ+ child and adolescent psychiatrists and trainees.
14:00–16:00 · Symposium
Deconstructing Disparity: Pathways Linking Socioeconomic Factors to a Broad Spectrum of Mental and Behavioral Health Outcomes
Jonathan D. Schaefer · Ankita Mohan · Ali F. Sloan · Matias Martinez von der Fecht · Kaiya Brand
Examines how socioeconomic factors relate to a wide range of mental and behavioral health outcomes.
14:00–16:00 · Lecture · Clinical Perspectives
Atlanta-Based Perspectives: Trauma-Informed and Culturally Responsive Solutions
Offers Atlanta-based trauma-informed and culturally responsive approaches for foster care-involved youth.
14:00–16:00 · Lecture · Clinical Perspectives
Risk-Benefit Discussion of ADHD Management and Working With Diverse Populations With ADHD in the Perinatal Period
Discusses weighing risks and benefits of perinatal ADHD treatment and care for diverse populations.
14:00–16:00 · Lecture · Symposium
From Disadvantage to Diploma: Tracing Socioeconomic Pathways Through ADHD to Educational Outcomes
Explores how socioeconomic factors relate to ADHD and later educational outcomes.
14:00–16:00 · Lecture · Symposium
Socioeconomic Context and Antisocial Behavior: Sex-Specific Moderation of Developmental Persistence
Examines how socioeconomic context and sex shape the persistence of antisocial behavior across development.
14:00–16:00 · Lecture · Symposium
Increasing Funding in Low-Income Schools Reduces Peer Victimization: Causal Estimates From Chilean High Schools
Presents causal estimates of how added school funding in low-income Chilean schools affects peer victimization.
14:00–16:00 · Lecture · Symposium
Socioeconomic Predictors of Adolescent and Young Adult Alcohol Use: Differential Associations Across Development
Looks at how socioeconomic factors predict alcohol use from adolescence into young adulthood.
14:30–16:30 · Symposium
It’s a Family Affair: Engaging Adolescent Mothers, Fathers, and Other Caregivers in Perinatal Intervention Work in Low-Resource Settings
Elizabeth Levey · Alexandra M. Harrison · Ellie Karniadakis · Andrew R. Chang · Elba Luna · Ana Mayen Lainez
Discusses involving adolescent parents and other caregivers in perinatal mental health interventions in low-resource settings.
14:30–16:30 · Lecture · Clinical Perspectives
Navigating Child Psychiatry Training in the Setting of Immigration-Related Distress: Reflections and Recommendations
Martha Duah · Meredith Z. Rahman
Trainee perspectives and recommendations for child psychiatry training amid immigration-related distress.
14:30–16:30 · Lecture · Clinical Perspectives
He/She/They Who Should Not Be Named: Talking to Youth About Gender and Sexuality
Discusses approaches to talking with youth about gender and sexuality.
14:30–16:30 · Lecture · Clinical Perspectives
Displacement, Fear, and Youth Mental Health: Trauma-Informed Clinical Strategies in a Changing Sociopolitical Landscape
Covers trauma-informed clinical strategies for youth affected by displacement and fear amid a shifting sociopolitical climate.
14:30–16:30 · Lecture
Strengthening the Perinatal Family System: Effects of a Family-Based Intervention on Resilience and Perceived Social Support in Peru
Andrew R. Chang · Ken Ong · Marta B. Rondon · Elizabeth Levey
Reports effects of a family-based perinatal intervention on resilience and perceived social support in Peru.
14:30–16:30 · Lecture
Echoes of the Absent Family: The Experiences of Adolescent Mothers in a Residential Program and Connections to Family
Explores adolescent mothers' experiences in a residential program and their connections to family.
14:30–16:30 · Lecture · Clinical Perspectives
Caring for Immigrant Children and Families in Pediatric Primary Care: Behavioral Health Challenges and Collaborative Solutions
Addresses behavioral health needs of immigrant children and families seen in pediatric primary care, with collaborative approaches to support them.
14:30–16:30 · Lecture · Clinical Perspectives
Supporting Organizational Safety for Patients and Colleagues as Immigration Policy Evolves: Considerations for Clinical Leaders
Analise Peleggi · Azeesat Babajide
Considers how clinical leaders can promote safety for patients and staff amid changing immigration policy.
14:30–16:30 · Session
Can You See the Child In Front of You?: Navigating Ethics, Law Enforcement, and Violence Risk In Migrant Youth
Antonio V. Igbokidi · Denese O. Shervington · Artha Gillis · Howard Cheung
A clinical case conference on an immigrant adolescent hospitalized after threatening violence. It addresses assessing imminent dangerousness, duty to warn and protect, privacy versus law enforcement requests, and moral injury among trainees and teams.
Child & Adolescent · Emergency & Acute Psychiatry · Forensic & Correctional
14:30–16:30 · Symposium · Clinical Perspectives
Seeking Safety in the Context of Deportation and Child Psychiatry: Perspectives on Primary Care Partnership, Organizational Leadership, and Trainee Experience
Analise Peleggi · Elizabeth Cárdenas-Bautista · Christina Kratlian · Azeesat Babajide · Martha Duah · Meredith Z. Rahman
Clinical perspectives on supporting immigrant children and families facing deportation, covering partnership with primary care, organizational leadership responses, and the trainee experience.
14:30–16:30 · Symposium · Clinical Perspectives
Creating Space for Difficult Conversations: Helping Children and Families Discuss Challenging Topics
Michael Boring · Barbara Robles-Ramamurthy · Danah Atassi · Mollie Marr · Serena M. Chang · Komal Nathani
Clinicians discuss approaches to helping children and families talk about challenging subjects.
17:00–18:30 · Workshop · Special Interest Study Group
Religion and Spirituality: AACAP Toolbox
Emily Hochstetler · Margaret Lois Stuber · Kelly S. Hill · Blake Gibson · Taha Siyam · Cyrus Abbaszadeh
A discussion-focused study group on addressing religion and spirituality in the care of youth and families. Attendees help shape the content of a planned AACAP toolbox of resources on faith-related issues in treatment.
19:00–22:00 · Session · Media Theatre
Zootopia 2 : Exploring Couple and Family Dynamics Through an Emotionally Focused Therapy Lens
Thomas K. Pak · Elizabeth Y. Li · Steven Sust · Rina Bhalodi
A film-based Media Theatre session using scenes from Zootopia 2 to teach Emotionally Focused Therapy concepts. It links early attachment experiences, negative interaction cycles, primary versus secondary emotions, and societal trauma to adult couple and family dynamics.
Symposium · Symposium
Emerging Research on Transgender and Gender-Diverse Youth Mental Health Across Shifting Policy and Cultural Contexts
Natalie Ramos · Jack L. Turban · Aisa Burgwal · Yezhe Lin · Kai J. Huang · A. Ning Zhou
Symposium presenting new research on the mental health of transgender and gender-diverse youth in the context of rapidly changing US and international policy environments, with researcher Jack Turban among presenters.
Posters (14)
- From Biology to Environment: Dual Pathways to ADHD Symptoms in Kenyan Children — Lorna Chemutai et al.
- Mental Health Disparities in Major Depressive and Anxiety Disorders Among Sexual- and Gender-Minority Young Adults Across Racial Groups — Jessica A. Xu et al.
- Suicidal Ideation and Depression Among Transgender and Cisgender Youth Presenting for Emergency Psychiatric Care — Rodney Villanueva et al.
- The Association Between Intersectional Minoritized Identities and Behavioral Health Among Youth Involved With the Juvenile Legal System — Brady D. Hanshaw et al.
- Intersectional Disparities in Adolescent Alcohol Use by Sexual Identity, Transgender Status, and Race/Ethnicity: 2023 National Youth Risk Behavior Survey Analysis — Alsu Zagorulko et al.
- “Reaching out to Peers”: Harnessing the Spirit of Motivational Interviewing With Congregants in Faith-Based Institutions to Enhance Community Conversations — Tariq A. Salem et al.
- Substance Use Disorders and Homicide Mortality Risk in Young People: Examining the Role of Race, Sex, and Age — Andrea S. Young et al.
- Trends of Youth Tobacco Use Among Filipino Students From 2000-2019 Using Results From the Global Youth Tobacco Survey — Jasmin G. Lagman et al.
- Sex Differences in the Dimensional Psychopathology Correlates of Substance Use Among Mexican Adolescents — Regina Avila Bretherton et al.
- Race/Ethnicity, Mobile-Health Intervention Engagement, and Clinical Outcomes for Young Adults With ADHD — Debora Chrispin et al.
- Recommendations From the TEAM THRIVE Community Advisory Board to Address Inequities, Prevent Suicide, and Help Black Children With ADHD Thrive — Taylor E. Harris et al.
- Demographic and Clinical Factors Associated With Hormonal Therapy for Gender Dysphoria Among Youth and Young People Enrolled in Medicaid — Khalid Elzamzamy et al.
- Earlier Onset of Alcohol Dependence in Sexual Minority Youth of Color: Findings From the Collaborative Study on the Genetics of Alcoholism — Ezie Nguyen et al.
- Effect of Restricting Gender-Affirming Care on Adolescent Mental Health: Retrospective Longitudinal Study Using the All of Us Dataset — Michelle Duan et al.
Saturday, October 31
07:00–08:30 · Workshop
Master Clinician Beverly J. Stoute, MD: Curiosity Not Conflict – When Children Are Our Role Models
A master clinician session on approaching tensions around racial and cultural difference with curiosity rather than anxiety, drawing on children's candor. Case examples from clinical, educational and leadership settings are discussed, and attendees may bring their own dilemmas.
09:00–11:00 · Lecture · Clinical Perspectives
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder in Trauma-Exposed and Transgender and Gender-Diverse Individuals
Covers premenstrual dysphoric disorder in trauma-exposed and transgender and gender-diverse people.
Child & Adolescent · Perinatal & Women's Mental Health · PTSD & Trauma
09:00–11:00 · Session · Clinical Perspectives
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder in Diverse Pediatric Populations
Smita Thakkar · Elizabeth McGuire · Maria C. Shibatsuji · Samia F. Nawaz · Karuna S. Poddar · Latoya Frolov
Examines premenstrual dysphoric disorder in children and adolescents across diverse populations.
09:00–11:30 · Symposium · Other Programs
Bridging Borders: Global Models of Collaboration to Strengthen Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Training and Capacity
Salma Malik · Abishek Bala · Nilar Thwin · Alexandra M. Harrison · Hesham Hamoda · Khalid Imran Afzal · Muhammad Waqar Azeem · Deepika Shaligram · Kevin K. Tsang · Ana Laura Schumacher
Presents international partnership models for building child and adolescent psychiatry training and workforce capacity, including remote mentorship, transregional training hubs and observership programs. Emphasizes reciprocal, sustainable collaboration across resource settings.
Child & Adolescent · Education & Training · Practice, Policy & Workforce
09:00–11:00 · Lecture
Individual Variation in Heart Rate and Heart Rate Variability in Refugee Youth: Sex Differences and Links to Posttraumatic Stress
Explores variation in heart rate and heart rate variability among refugee youth, with sex differences and associations to posttraumatic stress.
09:30–11:30 · Session · Clinical Perspectives
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in Rural Communities: Challenges and Opportunities
Himani Jani · Bisma Masudi · Alex Hunter · Aleiya Butler Wright · Virginia F. Barbosa · Linda Zamvil
Examines the challenges of delivering child and adolescent psychiatric care in rural communities and opportunities to expand access.
09:30–11:30 · Lecture
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in Rural Communities: Challenges and Opportunities From a Middle-Career Perspective
Middle-career perspective on rural child and adolescent psychiatry practice.
09:30–11:30 · Lecture
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in Rural Communities: Challenges and Opportunities From a Late-Career Perspective
Late-career perspective on rural child and adolescent psychiatry practice.
09:30–11:30 · Lecture
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in Rural Communities: Introduction to Challenges and Opportunities
Introduces the challenges and opportunities of practicing child and adolescent psychiatry in rural communities.
09:30–11:30 · Lecture
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in Rural Communities: Challenges and Opportunities From an Early-Career Perspective
Aleiya Butler Wright · Alex Hunter
Early-career perspective on rural child and adolescent psychiatry practice.
10:00–12:00 · Lecture · Clinical Perspectives
Frames and Strategies for Family Intervention for Gender-Diverse Adolescents
Covers frameworks and strategies for working with families of gender-diverse adolescents.
10:00–12:00 · Lecture · Clinical Perspectives
Reflections on Care of Gender-Diverse Adolescents: Trainees in a Shifting Environment
Trainee perspective on caring for gender-diverse adolescents amid a changing environment.
10:00–12:00 · Lecture · Clinical Perspectives
Bridging the Gap: Addressing Reproductive Health Disparities in Individuals With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Looks at disparities in reproductive health care for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders · Perinatal & Women's Mental Health
10:00–12:00 · Lecture · Clinical Perspectives
Complex Symptom Presentation in 2 Gender-Diverse Adolescents: Contrasting Cases
Presents two contrasting cases of gender-diverse adolescents with complex symptom presentations.
10:00–12:00 · Lecture · Clinical Perspectives
Guidelines and Guardrails: Serving a Complex Patient Population in a Complex Time
Discusses guidelines and practical considerations for caring for gender-diverse youth in the current environment.
10:00–12:00 · Lecture · Clinical Perspectives
Innovations in Clinical Care of Gender-Diverse Adolescents: Navigating Suicidality, Trauma, and Family Engagement in a Politically Charged Environment
Beverly J. Bryant · Dorothy E. Stubbe · Scott Leibowitz · Michelle L. Rickerby · Bharat Sanders
Talk on innovations in caring for gender-diverse adolescents, addressing suicidality, trauma and family engagement.
11:00–12:30 · Session
Sports Psychiatry Special Interest Study Group: Building Community Among Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists to Advance the Field
Jonathan Chevinsky · Gino Mortillaro
A facilitated, discussion-based study group for child and adolescent psychiatrists interested in sports psychiatry. Participants explore shared clinical, ethical and systems challenges in caring for young athletes and brainstorm collaborative initiatives within AACAP.
12:30–14:30 · Session · Clinical Perspectives
Impacting Trainees Toward Becoming Cultural Psychiatrists Around the World Through Interactive Storytelling and Empowering Community
Elizabeth Y. Li · Eunice Y. Yuen · Vidya Krishnan · Sammi Wong · Jessica A. Xu · Zilin Cui
Explores how interactive storytelling and community building can help trainees develop as culturally attuned psychiatrists across global settings.
12:30–14:30 · Session · Clinical Perspectives
New Challenges in the Care of LGBTQIA+ Identified Youth
Cecilia M. Albers · Amber Hunt · Shannon Gilreath · Anna Dorsett · Michelle J. Curtin
Addresses current clinical and legal challenges in caring for LGBTQIA+ identified youth.
12:30–14:30 · Lecture · Clinical Perspectives
Learning the Cultural Formulation Interview Through Play: Enhancing e-Learning Through Custom Case Simulation and Branching Narratives
Zilin Cui · Elizabeth Y. Li · Annabel Guo · Ashley Cheng · Elaine Shen · Eunice Y. Yuen
Presents a game-like e-learning approach using case simulation and branching narratives to teach the Cultural Formulation Interview.
12:30–14:30 · Lecture · Clinical Perspectives
Understanding the Implications of Chiles v. Salazar for Gay, Lesbian, Transgender, and Gender-Diverse Youth
Examines the legal implications of Chiles v. Salazar for LGBTQ+ and gender-diverse youth.
12:30–14:30 · Lecture · Clinical Perspectives
Understanding the History and Current Practices of “Conversion” Therapy
Reviews the history and present-day practices of conversion therapy.
12:30–14:30 · Lecture · Clinical Perspectives
Impact of Conflicting Standards of Care on the Psychiatric Care of LGBTQIA+ Identified Youth and Mental Health Outcomes
Looks at how conflicting standards of care affect psychiatric care and mental health outcomes for LGBTQIA+ youth.
12:30–14:30 · Lecture · Clinical Perspectives
Intersecting Neurodiversity and the LGBTQIA+ Experience
Addresses the intersection of neurodiversity and LGBTQIA+ identity in youth.
12:30–14:30 · Lecture · Clinical Perspectives
Acting Together: Using Interactive Theater to Cultivate Cultural Sensitivity and Collective Healing Among Healthcare Trainees
Elizabeth Y. Li · Jessica A. Xu · Elizabeth Ma · Sarah J. Ho · Catherine T. Yu · Michael Zarra · Steven Sust · Neha Sharma · Xiaoxi Ouyang · Eunice Y. Yuen
Describes using interactive theater with healthcare trainees to build cultural sensitivity and foster collective healing.
12:30–14:30 · Lecture · Clinical Perspectives
Asian Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists Around the World: Building Global Presence, Innovative Community, and Cross-Cultural Lens in Children’s Mental Health
Eunice Y. Yuen · Chen-Yu Wei · Yu-Tien Hsu · Sammi Wong · Elizabeth Y. Li · Richard D. Ha
Explores building a global community and cross-cultural perspective among Asian child and adolescent psychiatrists.
12:30–14:30 · Lecture · Clinical Perspectives
Supporting the Pipeline to Training Culturally Concordant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists
Sammi Wong · Jessica A. Xu · Elizabeth Y. Li · Annabel Guo · Joanna Li · Priscilla P. Li · Eunice Y. Yuen
Discusses ways to support the training pipeline for culturally concordant child and adolescent psychiatrists.
Posters (2)
- Racial and Ethnic Differences in Adverse Childhood Experiences and Mental Health Disorders Identified Using ICD-10 Codes in Electronic Health Records — Wenna Xi et al.
- Suicide Risk Screening in Indigenous Youth, a Pilot Study in Guatemala — Laura Sofia Soler Nunez et al.
Other topics at this meeting
Child & Adolescent 1361Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders 272Practice, Policy & Workforce 171Psychotherapy 166Education & Training 156Digital Psychiatry & AI 149Measurement-Based Care & Diagnosis 145ADHD 135Neuroscience & Mechanisms 124PTSD & Trauma 114Suicide & Self-Harm 110Collaborative & Integrated Care 102