2026 Child & Adolescent Mental Health Update Conference
Date: February, 21, 2026
Time: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location: TMC Innovations
Address: 2450 Holcombe Blvd, Suite X, Gate 2450 Houston, TX 77021
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*Both in-person and virtual attendance are available*
Course Description
The Louis A. Faillace, MD, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, along with our chair, Jair Soares, MD, PhD, and co-course directors, Cesar Soutullo, MD, PhD, and collaborators from Texas Children’s Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine invite you to join us for the 2026 Child & Adolescent Mental Health Update Conference.
This second annual conference will focus on childhood autism. Children can be diagnosed with earlier than ever before. Studies of young children with autism have identified risk factors as well as possible interventions to improve outcomes. Universal autism screening leads to earlier identification of autism by an average of 2 years. However, the success of screening efforts relies not only on consistent screening at critical points in time but also on (a) healthcare providers’ placement of appropriate referrals and (b) families’ completion of those referrals.
Despite growing awareness of the diverse needs of individuals with autism, there remains a significant gap in understanding how to effectively coordinate care for complex patients through a multidisciplinary approach. Current models of care often operate in silos, with limited integration between medical, behavioral, educational, and social services.
Join us to enhance your understanding of child and adolescent psychiatry at this year’s update conference! For any questions, please contact Senior Marketing Coordinator, Aaron Zapata.
Speakers and Topics
2026 Child & Adolescent Mental Health Update Conference Agenda coming soon!
Pricing
Physician: $225
UTHealth Houston Physicians: $175
Social Workers, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Counselors, Allied Health Professionals: $200
UTHealth Houston Social Workers, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Counselors, Allied Health Professionals: $100
Residents/Fellows: $100
UTHealth Houston Residents/Fellows: $50
Post-Doctoral Fellows: $75
UTHealth Houston Post-Doctoral Fellows: $50
Research Assistants, Interns, Students: $75
UTHealth Houston Research Assistants, Interns, Students: $50
Professionals (Other): $125
UTHealth Houston Professionals (Other): $100
Exhibitors/Sponsorships
Opportunities to be an exhibitor or sponsor the conference are available. Please contact Senior Marketing Coordinator Aaron Zapata for more information.
Parking
Parking is located at the TMC Innovations, located at 2450 Holcombe Blvd, Suite X, Gate 2450 Houston, TX 77021. Parking will not be validated or reimbursed.
Educational Information
PHYSICIANS – McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
PSYCHOLOGISTS – The Louis A. Faillace, MD, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences maintains responsibility for this program and its content. This activity provides 6.0 hours of psychology continuing education credits.
NURSING – UTHealth Houston Harris County Psychiatric Center is an approved provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Louisiana State Nurses Association Approver Unit, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. LSNA Provider No. 4002179. This activity provides 6.0 contact hours of nursing continuing education.
SOCIAL WORKERS – This program has been approved for 6.50 credit hours in accordance with the requirements of the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners. Provider Sponsor: UT-Harris County Psychiatric Center/Provider Number: CS1177.