YCSC Associates Events

In addition to a series of on-demand webinars and short videos , an annual meeting showcases the breadth and excellence of work in children's behavioral health, development, and wellbeing at Yale Child Study Center (YCSC) each fall, bringing together YCSC associates to learn about cutting-edge research, clinical innovations, and educational initiatives that embody the center's mission to improve the lives of children and families. Scroll down for information and recording links for meetings held in recent years. Plans for the 2026 meeting are currently underway.

The theme of the 2025 meeting centered on resilience, overcoming barriers, and the innovative approaches the center brings to supporting children and families through challenges. The event included three engaging panel presentations with 12 YCSC experts and a lively keynote address delivered by Lauren Tarshis, a Connecticut author and editor. Visit the web calendar event to view the meeting agenda and access the recording, available to view on demand in addition to virtual posters and supplemental videos highlighting a variety of work underway across the center.

The 2024 meeting was held in person with keynote speaker Andrew Solomon, PhD, renowned author and National Book Award winner. Leading up to the keynote, participants heard from several leading experts on topics surrounding the theme of the meeting, the impacts of the digital world on children's physical and mental health. View the meeting recording on SharePoint.

The theme of the 2023 virtual meeting was on improving the lives of children and families through innovative research, service, and training with a lens on generativity. Four panel presentations with several faculty experts were centered around this theme. View pre-recorded mini-talks and access the meeting recording.

The 2022 meeting was held live via Zoom, with supplemental content provided via a virtual poster session, pre-recorded mini-talks, and select supplemental publications. The theme of the meeting surrounded applying science and innovation to support families during crises.