Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Board Review 2016 (Videos + PDFs)
Comprehensive Board Review for Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Certification and Clinical Practice
The Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Board Review 2016 is a comprehensive educational program designed to help psychiatrists, fellows, residents, and mental health professionals prepare for board examinations while strengthening their clinical knowledge in child and adolescent psychiatry. The course combines expert-led video lectures with downloadable PDF study materials covering the full spectrum of psychiatric disorders affecting children and adolescents.
Course Features
- Video Lectures
- Downloadable PDF Materials
- Board Examination Preparation
- Case-Based Learning
- Evidence-Based Psychiatry Review
- Child and Adolescent Mental Health Focus
- Diagnostic and Treatment Updates
- Comprehensive Curriculum Coverage
Program Overview
Child and adolescent psychiatric disorders present unique diagnostic and therapeutic challenges that require specialized knowledge of developmental, biological, psychological, and social factors. This board review course provides a structured review of the most important topics encountered in certification examinations and clinical practice.
Participants review major psychiatric disorders, developmental conditions, psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, neurodevelopmental disorders, and evidence-based treatment approaches relevant to pediatric mental health care.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this program, participants should be able to:
- Diagnose common psychiatric disorders in children and adolescents.
- Apply evidence-based treatment strategies for pediatric mental health conditions.
- Understand developmental and behavioral disorders across childhood and adolescence.
- Utilize psychopharmacologic treatments appropriately.
- Recognize psychiatric emergencies in pediatric populations.
- Prepare effectively for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry board examinations.
- Improve clinical decision-making through case-based review.
Core Topics Covered
Developmental Psychiatry
- Normal Child Development
- Developmental Milestones
- Psychosocial Development
- Family Dynamics
Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Learning Disorders
- Intellectual Disability
- Tic Disorders
Mood Disorders
- Major Depressive Disorder
- Bipolar Disorder
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder
- Suicide Risk Assessment
Anxiety Disorders
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Social Anxiety Disorder
- Separation Anxiety Disorder
- Panic Disorder
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Behavioral Disorders
- Oppositional Defiant Disorder
- Conduct Disorder
- Aggression and Impulsivity
Trauma and Stress Disorders
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Childhood Trauma
- Abuse and Neglect
- Trauma-Informed Care
Psychotic Disorders
- Early-Onset Schizophrenia
- Psychosis Evaluation
- Differential Diagnosis
Eating Disorders
- Anorexia Nervosa
- Bulimia Nervosa
- Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)
Substance Use Disorders
- Adolescent Substance Abuse
- Screening and Intervention
- Co-Occurring Disorders
Psychopharmacology
- Antidepressants
- Antipsychotics
- Stimulants
- Mood Stabilizers
- Medication Safety and Monitoring
Psychotherapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Family Therapy
- Behavioral Interventions
- Supportive Psychotherapy
Child Psychiatry Emergencies
- Suicidal Ideation
- Self-Harm
- Acute Agitation
- Crisis Management
Target Audience
This course is ideal for:
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists
- General Psychiatrists
- Psychiatry Residents
- Child Psychiatry Fellows
- Psychologists
- Mental Health Professionals
- Nurse Practitioners
- Physician Assistants
- Medical Students Interested in Psychiatry
Educational Highlights
✔ Comprehensive Child Psychiatry Board Review
✔ Video Lectures and PDF Study Materials
✔ Developmental Psychiatry Education
✔ ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder Updates
✔ Pediatric Psychopharmacology Review
✔ Mood and Anxiety Disorder Management
✔ Trauma and Behavioral Health Education
✔ Board Examination Preparation
Clinical & Educational Value
The Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Board Review 2016 provides a comprehensive review of pediatric mental health disorders and evidence-based treatment strategies. Through focused lectures and study materials, participants strengthen both board examination readiness and real-world clinical competence in child and adolescent psychiatry.
Topics And Speakers:
- Normal Development – Andrew Rosenfeld, MD
- Developmental Psychopathology, Diagnosis, and Assessment – Robert Althoff, MD, PhD
- Developmental Neurobiology and Basic Neurosciences – Hanna Stevens, MD, PhD
- Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Evidence-Based Medicine – Valerie Harder, MHS, PhD
- Intellectual Disability/Genetic Conditions – Robert Althoff, MD, PhD
- Autism Spectrum Disorders – Jeremiah Dickerson, MD
- Learning Disorders and Communication Disorders – Maya Strange, MD
- ADHD – Robert Althoff, MD, PhD
- Conduct Disorder and Oppositional Defiant Disorder – Robert Althoff, MD, PhD
- Mood Disorders – Daniel Dickstein, MD
- Adolescent Substance Use Disorders – Michelle Horner, DO
- Sleep – John Koutras, MD
- Feeding and Eating Disorders – Jennifer Derenne, MD
- Anxiety Disorders and OCD – David Rettew, MD
- PTSD and Dissociative Disorders – Niranjan Karnik, MD, PhD
- Personality Disorders and Somatoform Disorders – Robert Althoff, MD, PhD
- Psychosis – Joseph Gonzalez-Heydrick, MD
- Elimination Disorders/Gender Identity/Impulse Disorders – John Koutras, MD
- Foster Care/Reactive Attachment Disorder/School Consultation – John Koutras, MD
- Neurology for Child Psychiatrists – Rodney Scott, MD, PhD
- Tics and Tourette Syndrome – Michael Bloch, MD, MS
- Psychological Testing – Jesse Bledsoe, PhD
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy/Psychotherapy – Masha Ivanova, PhD
- Family and Group Therapy – Maya Strange, MD
- Psychopharmacology I – Basic Principles and Pharmacokinetics – Joseph Gonzalez-Heydrick, MD
- Psychopharmacology II – Stimulants/Noradrenergics – Robert Althoff, MD, PhD
- Psychopharmacology III – Antidepressants and Anxiolytics – David Rettew, MD
- Treating Children & Adolescents with Bipolar Disorder – Daniel Dickstein, MD
- Psychopharmacology V – Antipsychotics – Maya Strange, MD
- Pediatric Psychiatry Consultation – Ian Kodish, MD, PhD
- Emergency Child Psychiatry – Ian Kodish, MD, PhD
- Ethics/Forensics – Smitha Bhandari, MD
- Tips for Passing the Boards and MOC – John Koutras, MD







