Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Child & adolescent psychiatry addresses the mental health needs of children, adolescents, & their families. Developmental, biological, and psychology-based approaches play an important role in understanding psychiatric disorders and improving long-term outcomes.
Psychiatry 2026 will examine developmental psychopathology, evidence-based treatments, & system-level approaches to child & adolescent mental healthcare.
Sub-Tracks:
4.1: Neurodevelopmental Disorders (ASD, ADHD)
4.2: Childhood-Onset Mood & Anxiety Disorders
4.3: Conduct & Disruptive Behavior Disorders
4.4: Early Trauma & Its Developmental Impact
4.5: Transitional Care from Child to Adult Psychiatry