OVERVIEW

The Rapidly Developing Field of Pediatric Psychopharmacology: October 2025 is organized by Healio.

Release date:  October 1, 2025
Expiration Date:  October 31, 2028.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Understand the bidirectional relationship between attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and substance use disorder (SUD) in transitional-age youth and apply evidence-based strategies to manage ADHD while minimizing stimulant misuse and diversion.
  2. Identify current empirically supported pharmacologic and psychosocial treatment options for pediatric bipolar disorder in order to implement best practices.
  3. Become familiar with current evidence-based practices for difficult-to-treat depression in children and adolescents.
  4. Evaluate current evidence-based pharmacologic strategies for managing aggression in children and adolescents, with attention to diagnosis-specific approaches and limitations of existing treatment data.
Credits

Accreditation statement:
This accredited CE activity is primarily targeted to patient-caring physicians, physician assistants (PAs), and nurses specializing in psychiatry. There are no specific background requirements for participants taking this activity. In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare and SLACK Incorporated. AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare, 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 health care team.

Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare designates this enduring material for a maximum of 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare will provide a maximum of 3.0 contact hours for nurses. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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.

  • 3 CME
  • 3 CNE
  • 3 Contact Hours
  • 3 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
  • TARGET AUDIENCE

    PhysicianPhysician AssistantPsychiatristsPediatricsPsychologists

    SPECIALITIES

    PediatricsPharmacologyPsychiatryPsychology

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