The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) Pediatric Psychopharmacology Update Institute 2025 is an advanced educational program delivering the latest evidence-based knowledge on the use of psychotropic medications in children and adolescents. Presented by leading experts in psychiatry and pharmacology, this course blends cutting-edge research with practical, clinically relevant guidance to enhance prescribing practices, ensure patient safety, and improve treatment outcomes for young patients.
With this course you'll learn how to...
Current best practices in pediatric psychopharmacology across a range of psychiatric disorders
Evidence-based medication strategies for ADHD, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, and autism spectrum disorders
Approaches to monitoring treatment response, managing side effects, and preventing adverse events
Guidance on polypharmacy, special populations, and treatment-resistant cases
Updates on novel pharmacologic agents and emerging therapeutic trends in child and adolescent psychiatry
Who Should Attend
Child and adolescent psychiatrists
general psychiatrists
pediatricians
psychiatric nurse practitioners
psychologists
and other healthcare professionals involved in prescribing or managing psychiatric medications for young patients
Why Attend
This course provides a focused, up-to-date, and clinically applicable review of pediatric psychopharmacology. Attendees will leave equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to make informed prescribing decisions that maximize therapeutic benefits while minimizing risks in the treatment of children and adolescents.
Full Topic List (On-Demand Access)
✔ Bipolar Disorder in Youth: What Is, What Isn’t, and How to Treat It
✔ Depression in North America: Clinical Trials vs. Real-World Teens
✔ Is Child Psychiatry Ready for the Master Observational Trial?
✔ OCD Pharmacology in 2025: Revisiting Fundamentals & Myths
✔ Pediatric Drug Development in the United States
✔ Psychopharmacologic & Psychosocial Interventions in Autism
✔ Psychopharmacology for ODD: Treating the Horse or the Cart?
✔ Psychopharmacology in (Not For) Autism Spectrum Disorder – Updates
✔ Tics & Tourette’s Syndrome: Navigating Pediatric Pharmacotherapy
✔ Updates in ADHD Psychopharmacology
✔ Multiple Expert Q&A and Panel Discussions
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