Manal Assi, MD

AACAP Annual Meeting 2026

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

• PanelChairAdvancing Cultural Fairness: Who Gets Seen, Heard, and Helped? A Cross-Caucus Collaborative Forum to Improve Psychiatric Care Pathways for Youth

  October 27, 2026, 13:30–15:30

  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.

  Child & AdolescentEducation & TrainingDiverse & Underserved Populations

• SessionChairAACAP Arab Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Caucus

  October 29, 2026, 09:30–11:00

  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.

  Child & AdolescentDiverse & Underserved Populations

• LectureOCD vs Psychosis in an 18-Year-Old Patient

  October 29, 2026, 15:00–16:30

  Case-based talk on distinguishing OCD from psychosis in an 18-year-old Arab patient, with cultural considerations.

  Diverse & Underserved PopulationsOCD & Related DisordersSchizophrenia & Psychosis

• SessionCulture Matters: Clinical Pearls From Working With Arab Patients

  October 29, 2026, 15:00–16:30

  Clinical perspectives on culturally informed care when working with Arab patients and families.

  Child & AdolescentDiverse & Underserved Populations

• Workshopدبكة | Dabke: Community, Joy, and Resilience Through Dance

  October 30, 2026, 12:30–13:30

  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.

  Diverse & Underserved PopulationsLifestyle & Integrative Psychiatry