John J. Hartman, MD

AACAP Annual Meeting 2026

October 26–31, 2026 · Atlanta, GA · Full program

• LectureDangerous Impulsivity: Optimizing Treatment of Substance Use Disorders in Youth With Borderline Personality Disorder

  October 28, 2026, 11:30–13:30

  Discusses optimizing treatment of substance use disorders in youth with borderline personality disorder.

  Child & AdolescentPersonality DisordersSubstance Use Disorders

• LecturePlease Sleep and Exercise: An Organized Approach to Managing Biological Vulnerability With Lifestyle Changes Using DBT’s PLEASE Skills

  October 28, 2026, 15:30–17:30

  Covers using DBT PLEASE skills to address biological vulnerability through lifestyle changes in youth with BPD.

  Child & AdolescentLifestyle & Integrative PsychiatryPersonality DisordersPsychotherapy

• SessionCreating Order From Chaos: How to Manage Co-occurring Disorders in Complex Youth With Borderline Personality Disorder

  October 28, 2026, 11:30–13:30

  Addresses management of co-occurring disorders in complex youth who have borderline personality disorder.

  Child & AdolescentPersonality Disorders

• SymposiumSimplifying Complexity: Using the Biosocial Theory to Determine Treatment Targets in Youth With Borderline Personality Disorder

  October 28, 2026, 15:30–17:30

  Applies biosocial theory to identify treatment targets for adolescents with borderline personality disorder.

  Child & AdolescentPersonality DisordersPsychotherapy

• PosterTrauma-Focused CBT in Children Leads to Reduction in Parental Stress

  October 29, 2026, 10:30–12:30

  Reports that trauma-focused CBT for children was associated with lower parental stress.

  Child & AdolescentPsychotherapyPTSD & Trauma