Serena M. Chang, MD

AACAP Annual Meeting 2026

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

• WorkshopChairHormonal: 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

• SessionChairDetransition, Retransition, and Other Nonlinear Gender Journeys: Unique Perspectives From Gender-Diverse Youth, Their Families, and Clinicians

  October 28, 2026, 14:30–16:30

  Case-based clinical conference examining nonlinear gender journeys, including detransition and retransition, in youth. Discusses how child and adolescent psychiatrists can support patients and families as transition goals change.

  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

• LectureHe/She/They Who Should Not Be Named: Talking to Youth About Gender and Sexuality

  October 30, 2026, 14:30–16:30

  Discusses approaches to talking with youth about gender and sexuality.

  Child & AdolescentDiverse & Underserved Populations

• SymposiumCreating Space for Difficult Conversations: Helping Children and Families Discuss Challenging Topics

  October 30, 2026, 14:30–16:30

  Clinicians discuss approaches to helping children and families talk about challenging subjects.

  Child & AdolescentDiverse & Underserved PopulationsPsychotherapy