It was so nice to participate in a conference with other NPs and be treated so well at the convention. Enjoyed the food, scheduled breaks, and interaction. I believe this will reenergize our profession and increase options for care during this most challenging of times and science."
Available Dates
April 10-13, 2027 | Boston, MA
Psych Congress NP Institute
Psych Congress NP Institute
Foundational Psychopharmacology Education for NPs
- Foundational psychopharmacology education built exclusively for psychiatric nurse practitioners
- Now in its 5th year, developed by the clinical leaders of Psych Congress
- Focused four-day format designed to reflect the realities of NP practice
- Covers core principles, mechanisms of action, and medication selection across major psychiatric conditions
- Strengthens prescribing confidence and clarifies clinical decision-making
- Provides practical, immediately applicable strategies for patient care
April 10-13, 2027
Nurse Practitioners' Go-To Source for Foundational Psychopharmacology Education
You're Prescribing at the Edge of Your Training. It's Time to Close the Gap.
Psychiatric NPs are now the frontline of mental health care in America, diagnosing treatment-resistant depression, titrating complex mood stabilizers, managing psychotic spectrum disorders, and navigating polypharmacy in patients no one else will see.
The acuity is rising. The caseloads are growing. And for many NPs, the psychopharmacology curriculum from graduate school was built for a simpler clinical world than the one you're practicing in today.
When you're choosing between augmentation strategies for a partial SSRI responder, or weighing antipsychotic selection against metabolic risk in a bipolar I patient, confidence doesn't come from memory, it comes from deep, clinically grounded training designed for the prescriber you are now.
That's exactly what NP Institute delivers.
Now in its 5th year, Psych Congress NP Institute is a focused, four-day psychopharmacology experience built exclusively for psychiatric nurse practitioners, developed by the same clinical leaders behind the nation's largest psychiatry meeting. Thousands of psychiatric NPs better equipped to prescribe with precision, document with confidence, and lead with clinical authority.
Seats fill early. Don't wait until the week before.
Why NP Institute Is Unlike Any CME You've Attended
You don't need another broad survey of psychiatric concepts. You need four days of focused, NP-specific psychopharmacology training that changes how you prescribe on Monday morning. That's what 1,000+ psychiatric NPs come here for every year.
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1000+Attendees
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4Days of Foundational Education
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35+Presentations
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15Expert Faculty
Join the Psych Congress Family
Our 6th annual in-person event will feature keynotes, a robust four-day agenda, networking opportunities, and the type of foundational education you need in order to improve patient care. This one-of-a-kind learning experience provides you with the foundational education you need to become a more effective and efficient clinician. Walk away empowered and excited to provide the best possible care to every patient.
Who Should Attend?
You're Not the Only NP Navigating This Alone.
Most CME puts psychiatric NPs in a room built for physicians. You adapt, translate, and extract what applies. For four days at NP Institute, that stops. You belong here whether you are a dedicated psychiatric NP ready to sharpen your psychopharmacological precision, a primary care NP managing a growing burden of MDD, GAD, ADHD, and behavioral health comorbidities, or a clinician building foundational confidence in psychiatric assessment and medication management for complex patients.NP Institute is designed, accredited, and delivered exclusively for you, and you'll spend four days surrounded by peers who carry the same caseloads, face the same diagnostic gray zones, and share the same clinical goals.
That peer environment is not incidental. It is the point.
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Catherine W.2023 Attendee -
This conference was very well organized, with multiple topics of interest. Being able to network with fellow PMHNPs was a great way to find mentors. Speakers were awesome and very approachable. All in all, a conference to go to for a new NP or someone looking for a solid refresher."
Christina I. -
By and large the most beneficial and practical conference for newer PMHNPs!"
Peter B.
FAQs
FAQs
- What will I learn at NP Institute?
This year’s NP Institute agenda focuses on the conditions and clinical challenges NPs are managing most often. You’ll gain essential, up-to-date guidance on major depressive disorder, mood stabilization strategies, complex ADHD presentations, and confident antipsychotic prescribing. Sessions are built around practical frameworks and real-world cases, giving you the tools to make clearer decisions the very next day. Whether you’re strengthening foundational psychopharmacology or refining advanced treatment plans, the agenda is designed to meet the needs of today’s psychiatric NP. Learn more about this year's sessions here.
- Who attends NP Institute?
NP Institute brings together psychiatric NPs, primary care NPs expanding their mental health skill set, and early-career clinicians seeking stronger clinical grounding. Attendees share a commitment to delivering high-quality mental health care and often cite the value of connecting with peers who understand the pressures of today’s practice environment. You’ll join a supportive, energized community of clinicians working to deliver the best care possible.
- How is NP Institute different from other CE events?
NP Institute is one of the only in-person meetings created exclusively for NPs who manage psychiatric conditions. This year’s program delivers tightly focused condition-specific learning rather than the broad or generalized tracks found at larger conferences. Sessions emphasize actionable psychopharmacology, timely updates, and step-by-step clinical frameworks. You’ll also benefit from the kind of community, peer interaction, and expert access that online programs simply cannot provide. Learn more about NP Institute here.
- How many CE credits can I earn?
Attendees can earn CE credits aligned with psychiatric and mental health practice. These credits reflect both the depth and relevance of this year’s agenda, ensuring your learning directly supports the care you provide every day. You can find more details on accreditation here. The number of available credits will be provided closer to the meeting. In 2026, attendees were able to earn up to 23 credits.
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