Anxiety disorders, including generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and social anxiety disorder, are common in primary care but often go underdiagnosed. This session will provide high-yield screening tools, evidence-based treatment strategies, and key considerations for long-term management. Faculty will also discuss benzodiazepine risks, alternative medication options, and when to incorporate therapy-based interventions.

As awareness of adult ADHD grows, primary care clinicians are increasingly responsible for diagnosing and managing the condition. This session will provide practical guidance on high-yield screening tools, distinguishing ADHD from look-alike conditions, and choosing the most effective pharmacologic and behavioral treatments. Faculty will also address regulatory updates affecting stimulant prescribing and telemedicine access.

Innovation Theaters are informational sessions designed to complement your educational experience by further enhancing your knowledge and confidence of disease states or products. No CE credits are offered at these programs.

Innovation Theaters are informational sessions designed to complement your educational experience by further enhancing your knowledge and confidence of disease states or products. No CE credits are offered at these programs.

These highly interactive educational sessions offer a comprehensive and practical look into a diverse array of mental health conditions. Both seasoned and early-career mental health professionals will benefit from the knowledge and insights shared by our diverse team of expert clinical faculty. Complementing the overall agenda, these sessions provide a deep dive into emerging therapies, new treatment formulations, and management of the most complex patients, and are designed to answer your most challenging questions. Supported by educational grants and with a focus on translating current research into practical, real-world applications, these sessions will help you effectively integrate the latest advances in mental health care into clinical practice, enhancing your professional skills and improving patient outcomes.

Sexual health is often overlooked in psychiatric treatment, yet it plays a critical role in overall well-being and medication adherence. This session will provide primary care clinicians with tools to address common sexual health concerns, including medication-induced sexual dysfunction and reproductive psychiatry considerations. Faculty will also discuss strategies for managing postpartum depression and integrating sexual health into routine mental health care.

Join expert panelists from sessions throughout this section of the day as they answer your most pressing and popular questions from sessions so far.

Innovation Theaters are informational sessions designed to complement your educational experience by further enhancing your knowledge and confidence of disease states or products. No CE credits are offered at these programs.

Innovation Theaters are informational sessions designed to complement your educational experience by further enhancing your knowledge and confidence of disease states or products. No CE credits are offered at these programs.

Sleep disturbances are frequently linked to psychiatric disorders and can significantly impact treatment outcomes. This session will help primary care clinicians identify primary vs. secondary sleep disorders, manage insomnia in the context of depression and anxiety, and understand when referral to a sleep specialist is warranted. Faculty will provide actionable strategies for improving sleep quality in psychiatric patients.

Primary care clinicians are often the first point of contact for patients experiencing psychiatric crises, including suicidal ideation and acute psychosis. This session will provide essential guidance on crisis assessment, including use of the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS), immediate risk stratification, and appropriate documentation. Faculty will discuss when and how to safely intervene and coordinate emergency psychiatric care.

Join expert panelists from sessions throughout this section of the day as they answer your most pressing and popular questions from sessions so far.

Dive into real-world, complex clinical cases in this panel discussion among our experts. In this session, Dr. Rakesh Jain will share 3 real-world examples of clinical cases with our faculty members and will discuss the challenges and most effective approaches to each. They will be joined by experts from the Psych Congress Steering Committee as we explore cases.

Close out an exceptional day of learning by joining Psych Congress Primary Care expert faculty for a brief roundtable discussion about the state of mental healthcare – what’s here, what’s new, and what’s next. Gain unique perspectives on everything from disease-states to the work-life-balance of today’s clinicians and blooming opportunities in treatment.

Kick off an exceptional day of learning by joining Psych Congress Regionals expert faculty for a brief roundtable discussion about the state of mental healthcare – what’s here, what’s new, and what’s next. Gain unique perspectives on everything from disease-states to the work-life-balance of today’s clinicians and blooming opportunities in treatment.

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is one of the most frequently encountered mental health conditions in primary care, yet it remains underdiagnosed and undertreated in many patients. This session will provide a practical approach to screening, accurate diagnosis, and initiating evidence-based treatments. Faculty will discuss first-line pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment options, strategies for monitoring response, and when to adjust treatment plans. Additional focus will be given to long-term management, relapse prevention, and when referral to a psychiatrist may be necessary.

Bipolar disorder is frequently misdiagnosed as major depressive disorder, leading to ineffective treatment and increased risk of complications. This session will focus on key clinical features that distinguish bipolar depression from unipolar depression, high-yield screening tools, and practical strategies for mood stabilization. Faculty will also discuss safe prescribing practices and when to involve psychiatric consultation.

Dive into real-world, complex clinical cases in this panel discussion among our experts. In this session, Drs. Albright and Jackson will share 3 real-world examples of clinical cases with our faculty members and will discuss the challenges and most effective approaches to each. They will be joined by experts from the Psych Congress Steering Committee as we explore cases.

Join expert panelists from sessions throughout this section of the day as they answer your most pressing and popular questions from sessions so far.

Obesity and mental health disorders frequently coexist, yet they are often treated separately. This session will explore the complex relationship between psychiatric conditions and metabolic health, highlighting practical treatment approaches that address both conditions simultaneously. Faculty will discuss GLP-1 receptor agonists, behavioral interventions, and strategies for motivating sustainable lifestyle changes.

Substance use disorders (SUDs) frequently co-occur with psychiatric conditions, yet many primary care clinicians feel underprepared to manage them. This session will cover screening tools, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid and alcohol use disorders, and strategies for integrating SUD care into routine practice. Faculty will also discuss advocacy efforts and public health initiatives aimed at expanding access to evidence-based treatments.

Join expert panelists from sessions throughout this section of the day as they answer your most pressing and popular questions from sessions so far.

Primary care clinicians are often the first to assess patients with persistent depression or cognitive changes, yet these conditions can be challenging to diagnose and manage effectively. This session will focus on two critical areas: recognizing and treating treatment-resistant depression (TRD) in primary care and distinguishing cognitive decline from depression in older adults. Faculty will provide case-based discussions on when to adjust treatment strategies for TRD, when to suspect an evolving neurocognitive disorder, and how to engage patients and families in shared decision-making. Attendees will gain practical approaches for determining when to refer, when to adjust treatment, and how to optimize care for these complex conditions.

Close out an exceptional day of learning by joining Psych Congress Primary Care expert faculty for a brief roundtable discussion about the state of mental healthcare – what’s here, what’s new, and what’s next. Gain unique perspectives on everything from disease-states to the work-life-balance of today’s clinicians and blooming opportunities in treatment