Breakfast will be served. Seating is limited to 100 and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please plan to arrive early to ensure a seat. No CE credits are offered at these programs.

Advances in neuroscience continue to reshape our understanding of psychiatric illness, yet translating neurobiological principles into practical treatment decisions remains a challenge for many clinicians. This session bridges the gap between emerging science and everyday practice by exploring how receptor pharmacology, neural circuitry, and evolving therapeutic targets influence medication selection and patient outcomes. Through clinically relevant examples, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how neurobiology can inform personalized treatment strategies across common psychiatric disorders while avoiding an overly theoretical approach.

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.

Lifestyle interventions are increasingly recognized as valuable components of comprehensive psychiatric care, yet many clinicians struggle to determine when and how these strategies should be incorporated into treatment plans. This session explores the practical application of lifestyle psychiatry, examining the evidence supporting interventions related to sleep, exercise, nutrition, stress management, and social connection. Attendees will learn how to identify opportunities for meaningful lifestyle interventions, address common barriers to implementation, and integrate these approaches alongside pharmacologic treatment in a clinically rigorous manner.

Lunch will be served. Seating is limited to 150 and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please plan to arrive early to ensure a seat. 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.

Hormonal transitions throughout life can significantly influence psychiatric symptoms, treatment response, and overall mental well-being. This session explores the complex relationship between reproductive hormones and mental health across puberty, the reproductive years, perinatal periods, and menopause. Faculty will review common clinical presentations, discuss evidence-based treatment considerations, and provide practical guidance for addressing the unique mental health needs of women throughout the lifespan.

Many psychiatric providers encounter children and adolescents with mental health concerns, yet diagnostic and treatment approaches often differ significantly from adult care. This session provides a practical overview of common psychiatric conditions affecting youth, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, ADHD, and behavioral concerns. Faculty will review age-appropriate assessment strategies, key diagnostic considerations, and evidence-based initial management approaches to help clinicians confidently evaluate and support younger patients in a variety of practice settings.

Join your peers in the Exhibit Hall to engage and learn about available pharmaceuticals and devices for your practice. Hors d’oeuvres and beverages available.

Dinner will be served. Seating is limited to 100 and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please plan to arrive early to ensure a seat. No CE credits are offered at these programs.

Psychiatric care often requires navigating uncertainty, competing diagnostic possibilities, and evolving treatment needs. In this interactive session, faculty will present complex, real-world cases that challenge conventional approaches to assessment and management. Through guided discussion and audience participation, attendees will examine diagnostic reasoning, treatment selection, and clinical decision-making strategies while exploring multiple evidence-based pathways for care. The session emphasizes practical application of knowledge and the critical thinking skills required for successful psychiatric practice.

Breakfast will be served. Seating is limited to 100 and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please plan to arrive early to ensure a seat. No CE credits are offered at these programs.

Psychiatric clinicians frequently encounter complex prescribing decisions involving controlled substances, comorbid substance use, and competing clinical priorities. This session examines evidence-based approaches to prescribing and deprescribing benzodiazepines, stimulants, and other high-risk medications while balancing symptom management, safety, and patient-centered care. Faculty will review risk assessment strategies, monitoring considerations, withdrawal management, and practical approaches to challenging clinical scenarios commonly encountered in psychiatric practice.

Join your peers in the Exhibit Hall and learn about available pharmaceuticals and devices for your practice. Take part in the Poster Pavilion to review relevant, cutting-edge research, keep up-to-date on innovative projects and programs, and learn from your colleagues in this peer-to-peer educational format.

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.

Lunch will be served. Seating is limited to 150 and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please plan to arrive early to ensure a seat. No CE credits are offered at these programs.

Join your peers in the Exhibit Hall and learn about available pharmaceuticals and devices for your practice. Take part in the Poster Pavilion to review relevant, cutting-edge research, keep up-to-date on innovative projects and programs, and learn from your colleagues in this peer-to-peer educational format.

Effective communication can significantly influence treatment adherence, behavior change, and patient engagement. This highly practical workshop introduces core motivational interviewing techniques that clinicians can immediately apply in psychiatric practice. Through demonstrations, case examples, and structured discussion, attendees will learn specific language strategies for navigating ambivalence, addressing resistance, and supporting meaningful change. Emphasis will be placed on practical skills that can be incorporated into routine clinical encounters across a variety of patient populations.

Medication transitions are common in psychiatric care but can present significant challenges related to symptom destabilization, withdrawal effects, and patient concerns. This interactive workshop focuses on evidence-based approaches to cross-titration, medication tapering, and deprescribing in complex clinical situations. Through case-based discussion, faculty will examine common scenarios involving antidepressants, antipsychotics, benzodiazepines, and other psychotropic medications while providing practical tools to support safe and effective medication management.

The growing recognition of adult ADHD has increased demand for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment, while also creating new challenges related to differential diagnosis and comorbid psychiatric conditions. This session reviews current diagnostic criteria, assessment strategies, and common conditions that can mimic or coexist with ADHD. Faculty will discuss practical approaches to treatment planning, medication selection, and long-term management, helping clinicians improve diagnostic confidence and patient outcomes.

Dinner will be served. Seating is limited to 100 and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please plan to arrive early to ensure a seat. No CE credits are offered at these programs.

Join your peers in the Exhibit Hall and learn about available pharmaceuticals and devices for your practice. Take part in the Poster Pavilion to review relevant, cutting-edge research, keep up-to-date on innovative projects and programs, and learn from your colleagues in this peer-to-peer educational format.

As psychiatric care becomes increasingly specialized, questions surrounding advanced training, credentialing, and professional development continue to evolve. This thought-provoking session explores how psychiatric PAs can demonstrate advanced competency in a rapidly changing healthcare environment. Faculty will examine current pathways for professional growth—including CAQs, fellowships, residency programs, and doctoral education—while discussing their strengths, limitations, and relevance to contemporary practice. Attendees will gain insight into emerging trends and the future of competency development within psychiatric medicine.

Breakfast will be served. Seating is limited to 100 and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please plan to arrive early to ensure a seat. 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.

Scholarly activity plays an important role in advancing psychiatric practice, yet many clinicians are unfamiliar with the publication process. This session provides a practical overview of manuscript development, authorship considerations, peer review, and publication strategies. Faculty will share insights from their own experiences as authors, reviewers, and editors while discussing common challenges and opportunities for clinicians seeking to contribute to the psychiatric literature. Attendees will leave with actionable guidance for transforming clinical interests into publishable work.

Lunch will be served. Seating is limited to 150 and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please plan to arrive early to ensure a seat. No CE credits are offered at these programs.

Accurate identification and management of bipolar disorder remain among the most challenging aspects of psychiatric practice. Misdiagnosis, delayed recognition of mixed features, and inappropriate treatment selection can significantly impact patient outcomes. This session reviews key diagnostic considerations, common clinical presentations, and practical strategies for differentiating bipolar disorder from other mood and psychiatric conditions. Faculty will highlight frequent treatment pitfalls and discuss evidence-based approaches to improving diagnostic accuracy and long-term management.

Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming part of psychiatric practice through documentation tools, clinical support systems, and patient-facing technologies. While these innovations offer opportunities to improve efficiency, they also raise important questions regarding clinical judgment, patient safety, and professional responsibility. This session provides a practical examination of current AI applications in mental health care, helping clinicians distinguish useful tools from emerging risks. Through real-world examples, attendees will learn how to leverage AI appropriately while maintaining the critical thinking, diagnostic reasoning, and therapeutic relationships that remain central to high-quality psychiatric care.

This interactive closing session brings together conference faculty to address unanswered questions, clarify complex clinical issues, and reflect on key themes from the meeting. Participants will have the opportunity to engage directly with experts through audience-driven discussion covering psychopharmacology, diagnosis, treatment planning, professional development, and emerging issues in psychiatric practice. Designed to reinforce practical learning and encourage ongoing dialogue, this session provides a dynamic conclusion to the educational program.