Michael A. Scharf, MD

University of Rochester, Rochester, NY · 2 sessions at 1 meeting · 1 upcoming

Topics

Child & Adolescent (2)Education & TrainingEmergency & Acute PsychiatryPractice, Policy & WorkforcePsychotherapySuicide & Self-Harm

Sessions

AACAP Annual Meeting 2026

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

  • WorkshopChairNarrative Safety Planning: Creating a Comprehensive Values-Driven Safety and Communication Plan for Adolescents With Acute Suicidality and Their Families

    October 30, 2026, 13:30–16:30

    Teaches an ACT-informed, strengths-based Narrative Safety Plan developed for adolescents hospitalized after suicide-related crises, including a family communication plan and a clinical strengths questionnaire. Uses case examples, demonstrations and role-plays, and covers adaptation to outpatient settings.

    Child & AdolescentEmergency & Acute PsychiatryPsychotherapySuicide & Self-Harm

  • SessionChairBecoming a Leader in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry: Lived Paths, Frameworks, and the Future of Leadership Development

    October 30, 2026, 17:00–18:30

    Interactive study group in which senior child psychiatry leaders share how they came to leadership and the frameworks they use. Participants discuss structural challenges such as staffing, violence exposure and AI, and models for developing future leaders.

    Child & AdolescentEducation & TrainingPractice, Policy & Workforce

Presents with

David Garrison · David Rubin · Deanna P. Sams · Kirti Saxena · Segundo Sergio S. Robert-Ibarra · Taylor Steeves · Victor M. Fornari

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