Nathalie Szilagyi, MD

AACAP Annual Meeting 2026

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

• WorkshopHormonal: The Ups and Downs of Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy for Youth

  October 27, 2026, 08:00–10:30

  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.

  Child & AdolescentDiverse & Underserved PopulationsPsychotherapy

• SessionChairPerspectives and Practicalities Regarding Gender Care in a Changing Practice Landscape: Kids, Caregivers, Clinicians, Communities, Culture, and Curriculum

  October 29, 2026, 14:00–17:00

  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.

  Child & AdolescentDiverse & Underserved PopulationsPractice, Policy & Workforce

• SessionChairIt's Not Your Fault, But You Have to Deal With It: Supporting Trans and Gender-Diverse Youth and Families With Sociopolitical Stressors

  October 30, 2026, 14:00–16:00

  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.

  Child & AdolescentDiverse & Underserved PopulationsPsychotherapyPTSD & Trauma