Psych Congress Portfolio
Practical Psychopharmacology Education for Every Learner. Every Level. Every Step of the Journey.
Portfolio of Psych Congress Events
- Psych Congress — 5-day national conference in New Orleans (Sept 15–19, 2026) for all mental health professionals, focused on advanced psychopharmacology and real-world clinical applications
- Psych Congress Elevate — 4-day event in Las Vegas (June 3–6, 2026) designed for early-career clinicians with a focus on professional growth, mentorship, and career development
- Psych Congress NP Institute — 4-day in-person event in Nashville (Mar 19–22, 2026) built specifically for psychiatric nurse practitioners to build confidence in foundational psychopharmacology
- Psych Congress PA Institute — 3-day event in Orlando (Dec 4–6, 2026) tailored for physician assistants covering pharmacotherapy, psychotherapy, and diagnostics
- Psych Congress Regionals & Online CME — free, year-round virtual meetings open to all mental health professionals featuring live Q&A and interactive case discussions
- Psych Congress Network — online resource hub for the latest developments in clinical practice
Psych Congress
September 15–19, 2026
New Orleans, LA
The nation's #1 conference on practical psychopharmacology, offering more practical psychopharmacology content than any other conference and empowering the highest standard in mental health care.
Psych Congress Elevate
June 3–6, 2026
Las Vegas, NV
Future-focused education, designed for early-career and forward-thinking clinicians, who want to build confidence, find mentors, and lay the foundation for success.
Psych Congress NP Institute
April 10-13, 2027
Boston, MA
Foundational psychopharmacology education to help enhance confidence in NPs and develop effective care plans for every patient.
Psych Congress PA Institute
December 4-6, 2026
Orlando, FL
The official psychiatry meeting of the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA), offering an opportunity for psych and psych-minded PAs to enhance their knowledge of diagnostic skills and patient-centered practice.
Psych Congress Regionals
Online Series
Get a taste of the Psych Congress experience and continue learning all year long with complimentary online CME.
Psych Congress Network
Your go-to online resource for the latest developments in clinical practice.
Which Event is Right for You?
Event |
Who It’s For |
Focus |
Format |
Networking Highlights |
Dates & Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Psych Congress |
All mental health professionals, from students/residents/fellows to seasoned psychiatrists, NPs, PAs, and other providers |
Advanced, practical psychopharmacology and real-world clinical applications |
In-person, 5-day national conference |
Out of the Darkness Community Walk in partnership with AFSP, offsite networking events, Poster Nominees & Awards Ceremony |
Sept 15–19, 2026
|
Psych Congress Elevate |
Early-career and future-focused clinicians (≤5–10 years in practice) |
Early-career focused education, professional growth, and mentorship |
In-person, 4-day event |
Mentorship & Scholars program, New & Emerging Voices, CV/resume reviews, complimentary headshots, & Elevate Takes Las Vegas |
June 3–6, 2026
|
Psych Congress NP Institute |
Psychiatric nurse practitioners |
Foundational psychopharmacology education, created to build confidence in NPs |
In-person, 4-day event |
NP community meetups, faculty Q&A sessions |
Mar 19–22, 2026
|
Psych Congress PA Institute |
Physician assistants in psychiatry and mental health |
Core psychiatric care: pharmacotherapy, psychotherapy, and diagnostics |
In-person, 3-day event |
PA community meetups, faculty Q&A sessions |
Dec 4-6, 2026
|
Psych Congress Regionals & Online CME |
All mental health professionals who are interested in refining their clinical skills and getting a taste of the Psych Congress Experience |
Concise, accessible, complimentary online education focused on trending clinical topics |
Virtual 2-day meetings |
Live Q&A with experts, interactive case discussions |
Year-Round
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Introducing the Psych Congress Family & Friends Podcast
Introducing our new psychiatry and psychopharmacology podcast aimed at enhancing your clinical practice in an approachable and heartfelt way. Join Rakesh Jain, MD, MPH, and Craig Chepke, MD, DFAPA, for insightful and heartfelt conversations on the Psych Congress Family & Friends Podcast. Listen to personal stories, practical clinical tips, and impactful insights. Whether you're seeking cutting-edge knowledge or a reminder of the human side of psychiatry, this podcast offers something valuable for every clinician.
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