Child & Adolescent Psychopharmacology 2025

March 14, 2025 to March 16, 2025

Join us at AULANI, A Disney Resort & Spa
for our Annual Child & Adolescent Psychopharmacology Conference

You will receive hotel information once you have successfully registered for the conference.

Complex challenges and evolving guidelines are changing the way you care for young psychiatric patients. These areas include new diagnostic criteria, patient-centered care models, new trends in substance abuse, research advances on genetics, and much more. It is more important than ever to find education that not only covers all these topics, but is also innovative, engaging, and empowers you to reach improved outcomes.

That's why it's critical to attend this hands-on, comprehensive conference. It provides psychiatrists, pediatricians, primary care and family practice physicians, nursing professionals, psychologists, social workers, and other mental health professionals with insights to optimize your assessment, treatment, and management of child and adolescent patients with psychiatric conditions.

  • Meet and engage face-to-face with renowned clinician-researchers who share the latest advances in their fields
  • Find guidance for complex signs and symptoms such as emotional outbursts, mood swings, and strange eating habits that can be indicative of psychiatric disorders yet can also be part of normal child development
  • Translate the latest research into optimal assessment and treatment strategies for anxiety, substance abuse, depression, eating disorders, OCD, psychosis, and much more

Pricing

MDs/Doctoral-Level Professionals
Super Early Bird Registration (on or before January 1, 2025): $895.00
Early Bird Registration (January 1- January 22nd, 2025): $995.00
Regular Registration (after January 22, 2025): $1095.00

Other Professionals or Trainees
Super Early Bird Registration (on or before January 1, 2025): $795.00
Early Bird Registration (January 1- January 22, 2025): $895.00
Regular Registration (after January 22, 2025): $995.00

 

Cancellation Policy

A refund minus a $100.00 administrative fee will be issued for refund requests received by February 16, 2025.  No refunds will be issued for refund requests made after February 16, 2025. Payments made may not be applied to future conferences or other educational activities.  There are no exceptions to these policies.


***The deeply discounted Super Early Bird Registration rate is NON-REFUNDABLE and NON-TRANSFERABLE and will not be refunded under any circumstances.


 

PRINTED SYLLABUS  Price: $85.00  (Please note, all syllabus purchases are non-refundable and non-shippable and must be picked up onsite at the conference)

The conference syllabus is a printed book with all slide presentations and space to take notes adjacent to each slide. As an alternative to purchasing a conference syllabus, we provide all attendees with completely free access to all slide presentations in digital PDF format prior to the conference. This is an environmentally friendly alternative and helps keep costs lower for all attendees.

E-SYLLABUS
We provide all attendees  with completely free access to all slide presentations in digital PDF format prior to the conference. This is an environmentally friendly alternative and helps keep costs lower for all attendees. The e-syllabus will be available for 30 days after the conference. 

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Purchase a print copy of our Board Preparation book here!

 

Target Audience

  • Psychiatrists
  • Primary care and family practice physicians
  • Pediatricians
  • Psychologists
  • Nursing professionals
  • Social workers
  • Residents
  • Other mental health, primary care and pediatric clinicians

 

 

 

 

Accreditation
In support of improving patient care, MGH Institute of Health Professions 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.  

 

15.0 Psychologists

Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibly for the content of the programs. MGH Institute of Health Professions designates this activity for 15.0 CE credit.

15.0 Physicians

MGH Institute of Health Professions designates this live activity for a maximum of 15.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity.

The AAFP has reviewed Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology 2025 and deemed it acceptable for up to 16.25 Live AAFP Prescribed credits. Term of Approval is from 03/14/2025 to 03/16/2025. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.


AAFP Prescribed credit is accepted by the American Medical Association as equivalent to AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™ toward the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. When applying for the AMA PRA, Prescribed credit earned must be reported as Prescribed, not as Category 1.

15.0 Nursing Contact Hours

MGH Institute of Health Professions designates this activity for 15.0 contact hours for nurses.

15.0 Social Workers

 As a Jointly Accredited Organization, MGH Institute of Health Professions is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. MGH Institute of Health Professions maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive 15.0 clock hours for continuing education credits.

​​​​        PHARMACISTS (ACPE)

This activity provides 15.00 contact hours (1.0 CEUs) of continuing education credit. ACPE Universal Activity Number UAN JA4008265-9999-25-001-L01-P

NOTE FOR PHARMACISTS: Upon closing of the electronic evaluation, MGH IHP will upload the pharmacy-related continuing education information to CPE Monitor within 60 days. Per ACPE rules, MGH IHP does not have access nor the ability to upload credits requested after the evaluation closes. It is the responsibility of the pharmacist or pharmacy technician to provide the correct information [NABP ePID and DOB (in MMDD format)] in order to receive credit for participating in a CE activity.

15.0 IPCE Credit

This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 15.0 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this program, participants will be able to: 

  • Recognize the presentation, diagnosis, and current treatment options available for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in childhood and adolescence.
  • Discuss the presentation, diagnosis, and current treatment options available for depression, psychosis, bipolar disorder, and anxiety.
  • Discuss the available naturopathic treatments for emotional dysregulation in youth, including pros, cons, and available evidence.
  • Examine the evidence base for the Pediatric Autoimmune Neurological Disorder Associated with Streptococcus symptoms and its relation to OCD.
  • Compare and contrast psychotherapeutic treatment approaches for children including DBT, CBT, and others.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 15.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of McLean Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital. McLean Hospital is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    McLean Hospital designates this Live activity for a maximum of 15.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 15.00 Nursing Contact Hours

    Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 13, sections 13, 14, 14A, 15 and 15D and Chapter 112, sections 74 through 81C authorize the Board of Registration in Nursing to regulate nursing practice and education.

    This program meets the requirements of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing (244 CMR 5.00) for 15.00 contact hours of nursing continuing education credit. Advance practice nurses, please note: Educational activities which meet the requirements of the ACCME (such as this activity) count towards 50% of the nursing requirement for ANCC accreditation.

  • 15.00 Social Workers

    The Collaborative of NASW, Boston College, and Simmons College Schools of Social Work authorizes social work continuing education credits for courses, workshops, and educational programs that meet the criteria outlined in 258 CMR of the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Social Workers

    This program has been approved for 15.00 Social Work Continuing Education hours for relicensure, in accordance with 258 CMR. Collaborative of NASW and the Boston College and Simmons Schools of Social Work Authorization Number

  • 15.00 Participation

    This course allows other providers to claim a Participation Certificate upon successful completion of this course.

    Participation Certificates will specify the title, location, type of activity, date of activity, and number of AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ associated with the activity. Providers should check with their regulatory agencies to determine ways in which AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ may or may not fulfill continuing education requirements. Providers should also consider saving copies of brochures, agenda, and other supporting documents.

  • 15.00 Psychologists CE Credit

    The Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Psychiatry is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Psychiatry maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

    This offering meets the criteria for 15.00 Continuing Education (CE) credits per presentation for psychologists.

Registration opens: 
03/01/2022
Course closes: 
03/22/2025
Event starts: 
03/14/2025 - 12:00am EDT
Event ends: 
03/16/2025 - 5:28pm EDT
Cost:
$895.00
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Child & Adolescent Psychopharmacology
March 14-16, 2025

Hawaii Standard Time GMT-10

FRIDAY MARCH 14, 2025                                  

8:00 – 8:10 AM            Introduction

David H. Rubin, MD, Timothy E. Wilens, MD, Janet Wozniak, MD

MODULE TOPIC 1: OVERVIEW OF PEDIATRIC PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY

8:10 – 8:30 AM            Diagnosis & Assessment in Pediatric Psychopharmacology

Janet Wozniak, MD

MODULE TOPIC 2: MOOD DISORDERS

8:30 – 8:50 AM            Pediatric Depression

David H. Rubin, MD

8:50 – 9:10 AM            Illuminating the Black Box: Antidepressants, Youth and Suicide

David H. Rubin, MD

9:10 – 9:30 AM            Neurotherapeutics

David H. Rubin, MD

9:30 – 9:50 AM            Pediatric Bipolar Disorder

Janet Wozniak, MD

9:50 – 10:10 AM          Pharmacological Approaches to Pediatric Bipolar Disorder

Janet Wozniak, MD

10:10 – 10:25 AM        Break  

10:25 – 10:45 AM        Nutraceuticals for Pediatric Mood Disorders

Janet Wozniak, MD

10:45 – 11:15 AM        Question & Answer Panel

Moderator: Timothy E. Wilens, MD

Panelists: Janet Wozniak, MD, and David Rubin, MD

MODULE TOPIC 3: PSYCHOTIC AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS

11:15 – 11:35 AM        Schizophrenia

Janet Wozniak, MD

11:35 – 11:55 AM        Substance Use Disorders I

Timothy Wilens, MD

11:55 – 12:15 PM         Substance Use Disorders II

Timothy Wilens, MD

12:15 – 12:45 PM        Question & Answer Panel

Moderator: Janet Wozniak, MD

Panelist: Timothy Wilens, MD

12:45 – 1:45 PM          Lunch Break

MODULE TOPIC 4: OCD, ANXIETY DISORDERS, TOURETTE’S, PANDAS

1:45 – 2:05 PM             Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Erica Greenberg, MD

2:05 – 2:25 PM             Tourette’s Disorder & Tics

Erica Greenberg, MD

2:25 – 2:45 PM             PANDAS

Erica Greenberg, MD

2:45 – 3:05 PM             Pediatric Anxiety Disorders 

Erica Greenberg, MD

3:05 – 3:35 PM             Question & Answer Panel 

Moderator: Timothy E. Wilens, MD

Panelist: Erica Greenberg, MD

3:35 PM                       Adjourn

SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 2025

8:00 – 8:05 AM            Introduction

Timothy E. Wilens, MD

MODULE TOPIC 5: ADHD I

8:05 – 8:25 AM            Course of ADHD Across the Life Cycle

Timothy E. Wilens, MD

8:25 – 8:45 AM            Treatment of ADHD I

Timothy E. Wilens, MD

8:45 – 9:05 AM            Treatment of ADHD II

Timothy E. Wilens, MD

9:05 – 9:25 AM            ADHD, Tics and Tourette’s Disorder

Erica Greenberg, MD, MS

9:25 – 9:40 AM            Break

9:40 – 10:00 AM          Treatment of Adult ADHD

Timothy E. Wilens, MD

10:00 – 10:30 AM        Question & Answer Panel

Moderator: Timothy E. Wilens, MD

Panelists: Erica Greenberg, MD

MODULE TOPIC 6: ADHD II

10:30 – 10:50 AM        ADHD & Education

Aude Henin, PhD

10:50 – 11:10 AM        Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) & Psychosocial Treatments in ADHD

Aude Henin, PhD

11:10 – 11:30 AM        Functional Outcomes in ADHD and the Critical Importance of Treatment

Timothy E. Wilens, MD

11:30 – 12:00 PM         Question & Answer Panel

Moderator: Janet Wozniak, MD

Panelists: Aude Henin, PhD

12:00 – 1:00 PM           Lunch Break

MODULE TOPIC 7: PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT & INTERVENTION

1:00 – 1:20 PM             CBT for Mood Disorder in Young Adults:

Aude Henin, PhD

1:20 – 1:40 PM             CBT for Anxiety in Young Children

Aude Henin, PhD

1:40 – 2:00 PM             DBT

Aude Henin, PhD

2:00 – 2:20 PM             Integrating Resiliency into Everyday Practice

Aude Henin, PhD

2:20 – 2:50 PM             Question & Answer Panel

Moderator: Janet Wozniak, MD

Panelists: Aude Henin, PhD

2:50 PM                       Adjourn

SUNDAY, MARCH 16, 2025

8:00 – 8:05 AM            Introduction

Janet Wozniak, MD

MODULE TOPIC 8: DIAGNOSIS, UNDERPINNINGS, AND TREATMENT OF AUTISM

8:05 – 8:25 AM            Prevalence and Presentation of Autism

Gagan Joshi, MD

8:25 – 8:45 AM            Assessment of Autism

Gagan Joshi, MD

8:45 – 9:05 AM            Neural Underpinnings of Autism

Gagan Joshi, MD

9:05 – 9:25 AM            Pharmacological Treatment of Autism

Gagan Joshi, MD

9:25 – 9:55 AM             Question & Answer Panel

Moderator: Janet Wozniak, MD

Panelist: Gagan Joshi, MD

9:55 – 10:10 AM          Break

MODULE TOPIC 9: PSYCHOPATHOLOGY ASSOCIATED WITH AUTISM

10:10 – 10:30 AM        Autism and ADHD

Gagan Joshi, MD   

10:30 – 10:50 AM        Autism and Anxiety

Gagan Joshi, MD

10:50 – 11:10 AM        Autism and Bipolar Disorder

Janet Wozniak, MD

11:10 – 11:30 AM        Question & Answer Panel

Moderator: Janet Wozniak, MD

Panelist: Gagan Joshi, MD

11:30 AM                      Adjourn

AULANI, A Disney Resort & Spa
Ko Olina, HI
United States
+1 (407) 939-4686

Join us at AULANI, A Disney Resort & Spa
for our annual Child & Adolescent Psychopharmacology Conference

Walt Disney Imagineers worked hand in hand with local artisans and cultural experts to create AULANI, A Disney Resort & Spa. Inspired by the natural wonders and rich traditions of Hawai‘i, Aulani Resort is the ultimate family getaway—celebrating the beauty, history and welcoming spirit of the island.

We are offering our valued attendees a special discounted room rate.

                 $409 per night - Reservation cutoff deadline - February 11, 2025

Hotel Booking and Reporting:  
Guests will also be able to book reservations by calling our Disney Group Reservations Phone Team at (407) 939-4686 and speak with an agent Monday - Friday 8:30am to 6:00pm EST and Saturday and Sunday 7:30am to 4:00pm EST. 

We have arranged a special discounted rate for our valued Child & Adolescent Psychopharmacology 2025 attendees. Please note, discount hotel room reservations can only be honored for those that register for the course. Once you have registered for the course, you will receive a hotel booking link for the discounted rate. Rooms booked without an accompanying MGH (Massachusetts General Hospital) course registration are subject to cancellation.

 

 

 

 

Course Directors:
David H. Rubin, MD
Timothy E. Wilens, MD
Janet Wozniak, MD

Faculty:
Barbara J. Coffey, MD, MS
Aude Henin, PhD
Gagan Joshi, MD

Accreditation
In support of improving patient care, MGH Institute of Health Professions 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.  

 

15.0 Psychologists

Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibly for the content of the programs. MGH Institute of Health Professions designates this activity for 15.0 CE credit.

15.0 Physicians

MGH Institute of Health Professions designates this live activity for a maximum of 15.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity.

The AAFP has reviewed Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology 2025 and deemed it acceptable for up to 16.25 Live AAFP Prescribed credits. Term of Approval is from 03/14/2025 to 03/16/2025. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.


AAFP Prescribed credit is accepted by the American Medical Association as equivalent to AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™ toward the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. When applying for the AMA PRA, Prescribed credit earned must be reported as Prescribed, not as Category 1.

15.0 Nursing Contact Hours

MGH Institute of Health Professions designates this activity for 15.0 contact hours for nurses.

15.0 Social Workers

 As a Jointly Accredited Organization, MGH Institute of Health Professions is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. MGH Institute of Health Professions maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive 15.0 clock hours for continuing education credits.

​​​​        PHARMACISTS (ACPE)

This activity provides 15.00 contact hours (1.0 CEUs) of continuing education credit. ACPE Universal Activity Number UAN JA4008265-9999-25-001-L01-P

NOTE FOR PHARMACISTS: Upon closing of the electronic evaluation, MGH IHP will upload the pharmacy-related continuing education information to CPE Monitor within 60 days. Per ACPE rules, MGH IHP does not have access nor the ability to upload credits requested after the evaluation closes. It is the responsibility of the pharmacist or pharmacy technician to provide the correct information [NABP ePID and DOB (in MMDD format)] in order to receive credit for participating in a CE activity.

15.0 IPCE Credit

This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 15.0 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.

 

 

 

 

 

Available Credit

  • 15.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of McLean Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital. McLean Hospital is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    McLean Hospital designates this Live activity for a maximum of 15.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 15.00 Nursing Contact Hours

    Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 13, sections 13, 14, 14A, 15 and 15D and Chapter 112, sections 74 through 81C authorize the Board of Registration in Nursing to regulate nursing practice and education.

    This program meets the requirements of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing (244 CMR 5.00) for 15.00 contact hours of nursing continuing education credit. Advance practice nurses, please note: Educational activities which meet the requirements of the ACCME (such as this activity) count towards 50% of the nursing requirement for ANCC accreditation.

  • 15.00 Social Workers

    The Collaborative of NASW, Boston College, and Simmons College Schools of Social Work authorizes social work continuing education credits for courses, workshops, and educational programs that meet the criteria outlined in 258 CMR of the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Social Workers

    This program has been approved for 15.00 Social Work Continuing Education hours for relicensure, in accordance with 258 CMR. Collaborative of NASW and the Boston College and Simmons Schools of Social Work Authorization Number

  • 15.00 Participation

    This course allows other providers to claim a Participation Certificate upon successful completion of this course.

    Participation Certificates will specify the title, location, type of activity, date of activity, and number of AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ associated with the activity. Providers should check with their regulatory agencies to determine ways in which AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ may or may not fulfill continuing education requirements. Providers should also consider saving copies of brochures, agenda, and other supporting documents.

  • 15.00 Psychologists CE Credit

    The Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Psychiatry is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Psychiatry maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

    This offering meets the criteria for 15.00 Continuing Education (CE) credits per presentation for psychologists.

Price

Cost:
$895.00
Please login or register to take this course.

Planners
Thomas J. Spencer, MD
Timothy E. Wilens, MD
Jane Pimental, MPH
David H. Rubin, MD, reviewer
Susan E. Sprich, PhD psychologist reviewer