School Avoidance: Overview and Initial Visit Recommendations

Psychiatry Grand Rounds

Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 11:00 AM


Grand Round starts in:

Online Streaming
October 6th, 2026
1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit Hours
1.00 Psychology Continuing Educations Hours

Description

School attendance problems and the impacts on various domains of functioning

Dates and Times

Start: 10/6/2026 11:00 AM
End: 10/6/2026 12:00 PM

Objectives

1.  Describe the spectrum of school attendance problems and their impact on various domains of functioning.

2.  Describe key aims of the initial visit with a family of a child with school attendance problems.

3. Describe initial visit questions and topics regarding this population.

Grand Round Files

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Dr. Kearney references for psychiatry grand rounds October 6, 2026

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Speakers

  • Christopher Kearney, PhD
    • School attendance problems and the impacts on various domains of functioning

Accreditation

The School of Medicine, State University of New York at Stony Brook, is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The School of Medicine, State University of New York at Stony Brook designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits â„¢. Physicians should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.


Psychology Continuing Education Accreditation

Stony Brook University Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Health is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0241.

Need help with this Grand Round Session?

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Mary Carlson
Department: Psychiatry
Phone: (631) 444-2767
Email: Mary.carlson@stonybrookmedicine.edu

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