Patrick W. O'Malley, MD, MPH

AACAP Annual Meeting 2026

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

• SessionChairStand by Me : A Latency Age Lens for Trauma and Resilience

  October 26, 2026, 19:00–21:30

  A film screening of Stand by Me followed by discussion of how adolescents with differing trauma burdens, temperaments and supports cope. Presenters show how to identify resiliency factors and fold them into clinical formulation and treatment of trauma-exposed youth.

  Child & AdolescentPsychotherapyPTSD & Trauma

• 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