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2025 in Review: FDA Approvals, Practice Guidelines, and Label Changes in Psychiatry

0.50 CMEs
This guide provides a comprehensive overview of 2025’s key regulatory and guideline updates in psychiatry, covering new FDA approvals, label changes, and practice guidelines across depression, schizophrenia, addiction, neurocognitive disorders, and neurodevelopmental conditions, emphasizing practical implementation considerations for clinicians.
Sebastián Malleza, M.D.
Psychopharmacology Institute
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Pharmacotherapy of Eating Disorders: An Update – Interview

0.50 CMEs
A discussion on pharmacological approaches to eating disorders, covering medication selection and management strategies for anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder. Key topics include olanzapine for weight restoration, fluoxetine for bulimia, lisdexamfetamine and topiramate considerations.
Scott Crow, M.D.
University of Minnesota
28.3 minutes of audio interview

Psychotropic-Induced Movement Disorders and Cognitive Side Effects (Update)

1.25 CMEs
A review of drug-induced movement disorders and cognitive side effects from psychotropic medications. The presentation covers diagnostic criteria, management strategies, and evidence-based treatments for akathisia, extrapyramidal symptoms, tardive dyskinesia, and medication-induced tremors.
Gregory Pontone, M.D., M.H.S.
University of Florida College of Medicine
69.02 minutes in 10 sections

Quick Take Vol. 81

0.50 CMEs
Can ondansetron improve negative symptoms in schizophrenia? Will lithium orotate prevent or reverse Alzheimer’s disease? What predicts treatment response in bipolar disorder? Should we increase SSRI doses or try alternative strategies for inadequate response? Is trazodone safe for treating insomnia in alcohol use disorder?
Faculty: Oliver Freudenreich, M.D., Scott R. Beach, M.D., Kristin Raj, M.D., Paul Zarkowski, M.D., David A. Gorelick, M.D., Ph.D., D.L.F.A.P.A., F.A.S.A.M.
36.33 minutes in 5 audio sections

Serotonin Syndrome: Mechanisms, Diagnosis, High-Risk Interactions, and Management

1.00 CMEs
This guide provides a comprehensive review of serotonin syndrome, covering its pathophysiology, clinical presentation using Hunter Criteria, risk stratification of drug combinations, and severity-based management strategies including supportive care and cyproheptadine use.
Sebastián Malleza, M.D.
Psychopharmacology Institute
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Updates on Geriatric Psychopharmacology

1.00 CMEs
This presentation addresses the unique challenges of prescribing psychiatric medications to older adults, pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic changes, and specific considerations across medication classes.
Lauren B. Gerlach, D.O., M.S.
University of Michigan Department of Psychiatry
57.03 minutes in 11 sections

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Physicians – CME Accreditation Statement

The activities below have 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 Medical Academy LLC and the Psychopharmacology Institute. Medical Academy LLC is accredited by the ACCME to provide AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for physicians.

This CME program issues AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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Nursing professionals – CME Accreditation Statement

The activities below have 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 Medical Academy LLC and the Psychopharmacology Institute. Medical Academy LLC is accredited by the ACCME to provide AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for physicians.

This CME program issues AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The ANCC accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ as Contact Hours, under this calculation: 1 CME = 1 Contact Hour. 

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Physician assistants – CME Accreditation Statement

The activities below have 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 Medical Academy LLC and the Psychopharmacology Institute. Medical Academy LLC is accredited by the ACCME to provide AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for physicians.

This CME program issues AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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Self Assessment for MOC – Accreditation Statement
  • Psychopharmacology Institute Self-Assessment Program 2025

Dates: April 1, 2025 – April 1, 2028

The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology has reviewed the Psychopharmacology Institute Self-Assessment Program 2025 and has approved this activity as part of a comprehensive Self-Assessment activity, which is mandated by the ABMS as a necessary component of Continuing Certification.

  • Psychopharmacology Institute Self-Assessment, 2023- Part 1

Dates: January 1, 2023 – January 1, 2026

The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology has reviewed the Psychopharmacology Institute Self-Assessment, 2023- Part 1 and has approved this activity as part of a comprehensive Self-Assessment activity, which is mandated by the ABMS as a necessary component of Continuing Certification.

  • Psychopharmacology Institute Self-Assessment Program 2024

Dates: April 1, 2024 – April 1, 2027

The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology has reviewed the Psychopharmacology Institute Self-Assessment Program 2024 and has approved this activity as part of a comprehensive Self-Assessment activity, which is mandated by the ABMS as a necessary component of Continuing Certification.

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