Events
Visiting Professor Lecture Series
Lectures & insights from leaders in children’s mental health.
The Child Mind Institute Visiting Professor Lecture Series invites leaders in the field of child and adolescent mental health to talk about the latest research and treatment protocols. All events are open to the public. This year, lectures will be hosted in-person and online over Zoom. Continuing medical education (CME-CE) credits are available to psychiatrists and psychologists through accreditation with Northwell Health. Each Visiting Professor Lecture offers 1.5 CE/CME credits. Learn more about CE & CME Credits.
These experts have all conducted important research and have extensive clinical experience. They share their findings and expertise on a broad range of topics from anxiety and depression to temper outbursts and the effectiveness of parent-based treatment.
2026 – 2027 Lecture Schedule
Join us on Fridays from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm ET. All lectures will include a Q&A with the professor. See below to learn more about this year’s events.
Advances and Challenges in Understanding Tics, Tourette’s Disorder and Related Problems
Presented by Barbara J. Coffey, MD, MS
January 30, 2026
11:30 am – 1:00 pm ET
This presentation will focus on fundamental properties of human brain macroscale neural system development and examine how early experiences, beginning in utero, influence lifelong learning and neurological health.
The CALM Program: Adapting PCIT to Treat Early Childhood Anxiety
Presented by Anthony Puliafico, PhD
Friday, February 13, 2026
11:30 am – 1:00 pm ET
This presentation will outline a developmentally appropriate treatment known as the CALM Program for anxiety in early childhood.
Neurodevelopmental Pathways in the FMR1 Premutation: From Early Infancy to Adult Adaptation
Presented by Jane E. Roberts, PhD
Friday, February 20, 2026
11:30 am – 1:00 pm ET
This talk will examine developmental trajectories associated with the FMR1 premutation from infancy through adulthood.
Non-Pharmacological Interventions for Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Children and Adolescents
Presented by Margaret Sibley, PhD
Friday, February 27, 2026
11:30 am – 1:00 pm ET
This presentation will provide an updated evaluation of the efficacy and safety of non-pharmacological treatments for pediatric ADHD, including the quality and level of evidence for nine intervention categories.
Project ImPACT: A Community-Viable Parent-Mediated NDBI
Presented by Brooke Ingersoll, PhD
Friday, April 10, 2026
11:30 am – 1:00 pm ET
This presentation will introduce Project ImPACT, an evidence-based, parent-mediated Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Intervention (NDBI) designed to support young children with social communication delays.
Increasing Access to Evidence Based Treatment for Common Mental Health Problems in Childhood
Friday, April 24, 2026
11:30 am – 1:00 pm ET
This presentation will highlight how leveraging parents and digital tools can expand access to effective, evidence-based treatments for common childhood mental health problems, with a focus on child anxiety.
Early Identification of Autism and ADHD: A Transdiagnostic Perspective
Presented by Meghan Miller, PhD
Friday, May 1, 2026
11:30am – 1:00pm ET
This talk will cover various aspects of early detection of autism and ADHD from both a scientific and clinical lens.
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