Join us for 2026 Psychopharmacology Unplugged: Advanced Strategies for the Busy Psychiatrist, a dynamic 2.5-day virtual conference designed for psychiatrists seeking to stay current with evolving psychopharmacologic approaches across the lifespan and diagnostic spectrum.
Returning by popular demand and expanded for 2026, this interactive program features nationally recognized experts presenting on timely and clinically relevant topics in psychopharmacology, including mood and anxiety disorders, substance use disorders, obesity and eating disorders, pediatric and geriatric psychiatry, neuromodulation, ketamine, and other emerging areas of practice.
Through a combination of focused lectures, case-based presentations, and moderated discussion sessions, participants will have opportunities to explore contemporary treatment strategies, examine challenging clinical scenarios, and engage with faculty in meaningful dialogue. Whether refining existing approaches or exploring new developments in psychiatric care, attendees will gain practical perspectives to help inform their everyday clinical practice.
Format
Live, virtual event
Note: this event is ONLY available to view live on Friday, October 2 through Sunday, October 4.
** Detailed session schedule to come! **
Learning Objectives:
- Review current evidence and emerging developments in psychopharmacologic and neuromodulation-based treatments for psychiatric disorders across the lifespan.
- Evaluate patient-specific factors, including age, comorbid medical conditions, reproductive status, and substance use, when selecting and optimizing treatment strategies for common and complex psychiatric presentations.
- Apply evidence-informed approaches to the management of challenging clinical scenarios involving mood, anxiety, substance use, eating, and neuropsychiatric disorders through case-based discussion.
- Compare the benefits, limitations, and appropriate clinical use of established and novel interventions, including neuromodulation, ketamine-based therapies, and digital therapeutics.
- Integrate practical strategies for monitoring treatment response, minimizing adverse effects, and addressing medication-related safety considerations in everyday psychiatric practice.
References
- American Psychiatric Association. The American Psychiatric Association Practice Guideline for the Treatment of Patients With Major Depressive Disorder. 3rd ed. Arlington, VA: APA Publishing; 2020.
- American Society of Clinical Psychopharmacology. Nemeroff CB, Schatzberg AF, Goldstein DJ, et al. Consensus recommendations for the clinical application of antidepressant therapies and management of treatment-resistant depression. (Recent consensus literature may be substituted with the most current publication available at the time of accreditation.)
- American Society of Addiction Medicine. The ASAM National Practice Guideline for the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder: 2020 Focused Update. Chevy Chase, MD: ASAM; 2020.
Target Audience
Medical Students, Resident/Fellows, Psychiatrists, Non-psychiatrist Physicians, other mental health professionals.
Instructional Level
Introductory, Intermediate
Estimate Time to Complete
Estimated Duration: 20.0+ hours (excluding breaks)
Program Start Date: October 2, 2026
Program End Date: October 4, 2026
Credit must be claimed by January 2, 2027.
Schedule
Detailed session schedule and timing to be announced. Stay tuned!
How to Earn Credit
Participants who wish to earn AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ or a certificate of participation may do so by viewing the live presentation and completing the evaluation. After evaluating the program, course participants will be provided with an opportunity to claim hours of participation and print an official CME certificate (physicians) or certificate of participation (other disciplines) showing the event date and hours earned.
Continuing Education Credit
In support of improving patient care, the American Psychiatric Association is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Physicians
The APA designates this live event for a maximum of 20.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Faculty and Planner Disclosures
The American Psychiatric Association adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Medical Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CME activity — including faculty, planners, reviewers or others — are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.
Instructors
- Charles Nemeroff, MD, PhD
- Alan Schatzberg, MD
- Manpreet Singh, MD, MS
- Heather Ward, MD
- Petros Levounis, MD, MA
- Rajesh Tampi, MD
- Kimberly Gudzune, MD, MPH
- Erikka Taylor, MD, MPH
- Roger McIntyre, MD
- Jonathan Alpert, MD, PhD
Planners
- Vishal Madaan, MD, APA Deputy Medical Director, Reports no financial relationships with commercial interests.
Accessibility for Participants with Disabilities
The American Psychiatric Association is committed to ensuring accessibility of its website to people with disabilities. Please contact the American Psychiatric Association at 202-559-3900, if you require assistance seven (7) business days prior to the start of a live webinar.
Technical Requirements
This internet-based CME activity is best experienced using any of the following:
- The latest and 2nd latest public versions of Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Safari
- Internet Explorer 11+
This Web site requires that JavaScript and session cookies be enabled. Certain activities may require additional software to view multimedia, presentation, or printable versions of the content. These activities will be marked as such and will provide links to the required software. That software may be: Adobe Acrobat Reader, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Windows Media Player.
Optimal System Configuration:
- Browser: Google Chrome (latest and 2nd latest version), Safari (latest and 2nd latest version), Internet Explorer 11.0+, Firefox (latest and 2nd latest version), or Microsoft Edge (latest and 2nd latest version)
- Operating System: Windows versions 8.1+, Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard) +, Android (latest and 2nd latest version), or iOS/iPad OS (latest and 2nd latest version)
- Internet Connection: 1 Mbps or higher
Minimum Requirements:
- Windows PC: Windows 8.1 or higher; 1 GB (for 32-bit)/2 GB (for 64-bit) or higher RAM; Microsoft DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM driver; audio playback with speakers for programs with video content
- Macintosh: Mac OS X 10.5 or higher with latest updates installed; Intel, PowerPC G5, or PowerPC G4 (867MHz or faster) processor; 512 MB or higher RAM; audio playback with speakers for programs with video content
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