American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry 48th Annual Review Course 2023

A comprehensive board-style review designed to refresh core knowledge in child and adolescent psychiatry and sharpen test-taking skills. The course blends high-yield lectures, case vignettes, and self-assessment to translate evidence into everyday practice.
What You Will Learn

Diagnostic frameworks across developmental stages, including DSM-based updates

Evaluation and management of ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, mood and anxiety disorders, OCD, psychosis, trauma-related conditions, SUD, sleep and eating disorders

Psychopharmacology: mechanisms, indications, dosing, side-effects, and monitoring in youth

Psychotherapies with strongest evidence (CBT, DBT, family-based approaches, parent management training)

Special topics: suicidality risk assessment, cultural factors, school collaboration, legal/ethical considerations

Test-taking strategies, clinical pearls, and common pitfalls for exam readiness

Event Details

Year: 2023

Format: Structured review with didactics, case discussions, and practice questions; downloadable materials for study and clinic use

Who Should Attend

Child & adolescent psychiatrists preparing for initial certification or maintenance of certification

General psychiatrists seeking a focused pediatric update

Fellows, residents, psychologists, and advanced practice clinicians involved in youth mental health care

Pediatric and primary care clinicians coordinating behavioral health for children and adolescents

Why Attend

High-yield, exam-oriented content distilled by expert faculty

Practical algorithms and tools you can apply immediately in clinic

Focused review that strengthens clinical judgment and boosts exam confidence

 
+ Topics:
Attachment Relationships and Relationship Disturbances in Young Children.mp3
Attachment Relationships and Relationship Disturbances in Young Children.mp4
Best Practices in Transgender Mental Health_ Addressing Complex Issues for Gender Dysphoric and Gender Diverse Youth.mp3
Best Practices in Transgender Mental Health_ Addressing Complex Issues for Gender Dysphoric and Gender Diverse Youth.mp4
Child Parent Psychotherapy_ Repairing the Impact of Trauma in Infancy and Early Childhood.mp3
Child Parent Psychotherapy_ Repairing the Impact of Trauma in Infancy and Early Childhood.mp4
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for Adolescents_ Treatment Rationale, Empirical Support, and Clinical Applications.mp3
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for Adolescents_ Treatment Rationale, Empirical Support, and Clinical Applications.mp4
Exposure Therapy for OCD Spectrum and Anxiety Disorders.mp3
Exposure Therapy for OCD Spectrum and Anxiety Disorders.mp4
Irritability, Outbursts, and Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorde.mp3
Irritability, Outbursts, and Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorde.mp4
Keeping Our Schools Safe_ A Safety Assessment Approach to Violence Prevention.mp3
Keeping Our Schools Safe_ A Safety Assessment Approach to Violence Prevention.mp4
Ketamine and Other Novel Treatments for Mood Disorders in Youth.mp3
Ketamine and Other Novel Treatments for Mood Disorders in Youth.mp4
Structural and Systemic Racism – What Can We Do About It_.mp3
Structural and Systemic Racism – What Can We Do About It_.mp4
The Challenge of Diagnosing Pediatric Bipolar Disorder.mp3
The Challenge of Diagnosing Pediatric Bipolar Disorder.mp4
Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Childhood Traumatic Grief.mp3
Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Childhood Traumatic Grief.mp4
Update on Pharmacological Treatment of Anxiety in Children and Adolescents.mp3
Update on Pharmacological Treatment of Anxiety in Children and Adolescents.mp4