2026 Summer Psychiatry Conference

The 2026 Summer Psychiatry Conference is planned and implemented by physicians and nurses. This activity is designed for pediatricians, family practitioners, and nurses and may also be of interest to physician assistants to offer providers clinical approaches to problems common in pediatric and adolescent practice. This live course will provide education through lectures and case presentations. The activity will highlight best practices across pediatrics. The goal of this activity is to enhance knowledge and competency skills, strategy, and patient outcomes. This 5-hour live course will provide education through lectures, dedicated question-and-answer time, and case presentations.

For additional information please contact Angie Bailey .

1. Identify ideal ages, times, and situations to screen for substance use in their patients in a Pediatric Primary Care setting.
2. Implement the evidencebased SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment) screening tool and refine their skills if needed.
3. Identify key risk factors and warning signs of suicidal ideation in adolescents to support early recognition and intervention.
4. Identify and incorporate an individualized safety plan in collaboration with adolescents and their families to reduce immediate risk and promote protective factors.
5. Identify common pitfalls and misconceptions in ADHD care (e.g., pharmacogenetic testing, under recognition in girls, and medication safety concerns) and apply strategies to improve diagnostic accuracy and treatment outcomes.
6. Implement a structured, evidence based approach to the evaluation of ADHD in children and adolescents, including use of multi informant data and assessment of comorbidities.
7. Understand why and explain to parents why teens use AI companions.
8. Understand what the risks are for children and AI.

Click here to register. 

In support of improving patient care, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis 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.


Credits Available for this Activity:

American Medical Association (AMA)
Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis designates this live course for a maximum of 5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis designates this live course for a maximum of 5 ANCC contact hours.

Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE)
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 5 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

The cancellation cut-off dates and fees are specific to each course. Refer to the cancellation policy on the individual course page. Please send cancellation requests to [email protected].

WashU Medicine CME reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred, such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

This meeting is conducted in accordance with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable regulations.
Individuals who require accommodations to participate are encouraged to submit a written request as early as possible, but no later than ten (10) business days prior to the seminar date, to allow sufficient time to arrange appropriate accommodations. Requests received after this deadline will be reviewed and a good faith effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodations to the extent feasible.

Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis School of Medicine adheres to ACCME Criteria, Standards and Policies regarding industry support of continuing medical education. Disclosure of faculty and their commercial relationships will be made prior to the activity.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE 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.

Friday, July 31, 2026