MER Primary Care Conferences – Neurology & Psychiatry for Primary Care 2026 (Videos)

Comprehensive Primary Care Updates in Neurology, Psychiatry, Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, Headache Medicine, Sleep Disorders, ADHD, Substance Use Disorders & Behavioral Health

Strengthen your expertise in neurological and psychiatric disorders with the MER Primary Care Conferences – Neurology & Psychiatry for Primary Care 2026, a comprehensive continuing medical education (CME) program developed by Medical Education Resources (MER). Designed specifically for office-based clinicians, this multidisciplinary conference delivers evidence-based updates that enable primary care providers to confidently diagnose, manage, and coordinate care for common neurological and mental health conditions encountered in everyday practice.

Held April 24–26, 2026, at the Francis Marion Hotel in Charleston, South Carolina, this educational program combines expert-led lectures, clinical case discussions, guideline reviews, and practical treatment strategies covering dementia, movement disorders, headaches, sleep medicine, mood disorders, anxiety, ADHD, epilepsy, neuropathic pain, and substance use disorders.

Through an integrated approach to neurology and psychiatry, participants develop practical diagnostic skills and evidence-based treatment strategies that improve patient outcomes while enhancing collaboration between primary care physicians and specialists.

Product Details

• Course: MER Primary Care Conferences – Neurology & Psychiatry for Primary Care 2026
• Provider: Medical Education Resources (MER)
• Conference Dates: April 24–26, 2026
• Location: Francis Marion Hotel, Charleston, South Carolina, USA
• Format: Videos
• Language: English
• Educational Level: Intermediate to Advanced
• Learning Format: Expert Lectures, Clinical Case Discussions, Evidence-Based Reviews, Guideline Updates

Course Overview

Neurological and psychiatric disorders account for a significant proportion of visits in primary care, requiring clinicians to recognize early symptoms, establish accurate diagnoses, initiate appropriate treatment, and coordinate multidisciplinary care. Advances in neuroscience, psychopharmacology, neurodegenerative disease management, and behavioral medicine continue to reshape clinical practice, making ongoing education essential.

The MER Neurology & Psychiatry for Primary Care 2026 conference provides a comprehensive review of common and high-impact neurologic and psychiatric conditions encountered in outpatient practice. Nationally recognized faculty present practical approaches to neurological examination, dementia, Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, headaches, sleep disorders, neuropathic pain, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and substance use disorders while emphasizing evidence-based pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic management.

Participants gain practical skills that improve diagnostic confidence, optimize treatment selection, and support patient-centered behavioral and neurological care.

What You’ll Learn

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Perform comprehensive neurological examinations and recognize abnormal clinical findings.
• Diagnose and manage Alzheimer’s disease using current evidence-based treatment recommendations.
• Differentiate headaches and migraines while developing individualized treatment strategies.
• Recognize sleep disorders and implement modern diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.
• Diagnose and manage bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, ADHD, and substance use disorders.
• Distinguish neurological weakness from nonspecific symptoms through focused history and physical examination.
• Recognize Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders early in their clinical presentation.
• Compare antiepileptic medications and manage neuropathic pain using evidence-based therapies.

Comprehensive Topics Covered

Neurological Examination

Develop confidence in bedside neurological assessment.

Topics include:

• Neurological examination
• Cranial nerve assessment
• Motor examination
• Sensory examination
• Reflex testing
• Coordination
• Clinical localization

Faculty demonstrate systematic examination techniques applicable to everyday primary care.

Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia

Strengthen evidence-based dementia management.

Topics include:

• Alzheimer’s disease
• Dementia diagnosis
• Cognitive assessment
• Disease-modifying therapy
• Symptomatic treatment
• Caregiver support
• Long-term management

Parkinson’s Disease & Movement Disorders

Improve recognition of neurodegenerative disease.

Topics include:

• Parkinson’s disease
• Tremor disorders
• Bradykinesia
• Movement disorders
• Parkinsonism
• Motor symptoms
• Long-term treatment

Headache & Migraine Medicine

Master diagnosis and treatment of common headache disorders.

Topics include:

• Migraine
• Tension headache
• Cluster headache
• Secondary headaches
• Differential diagnosis
• Preventive therapy
• Acute migraine management

Sleep Medicine

Recognize and manage common sleep disorders.

Topics include:

• Insomnia
• Obstructive sleep apnea
• Circadian rhythm disorders
• Excessive daytime sleepiness
• Sleep hygiene
• Sleep pharmacology
• Behavioral sleep therapy

Epilepsy & Seizure Disorders

Update management of seizure disorders.

Topics include:

• Epilepsy
• Seizure classification
• Anti-epileptic drugs
• Drug safety
• Clinical pharmacology
• Treatment selection
• Long-term seizure management

Neuromuscular Disorders

Strengthen evaluation of weakness.

Topics include:

• Muscle weakness
• Neuromuscular disease
• Peripheral neuropathy
• Myopathy
• Clinical examination
• Diagnostic approach
• Differential diagnosis

Neuropathic Pain

Improve treatment of chronic neurological pain.

Topics include:

• Neuropathic pain
• Pain mechanisms
• Peripheral nerve disorders
• Central pain
• Pharmacologic therapy
• Multimodal pain management
• Patient-centered treatment

Anxiety Disorders

Apply current evidence-based psychiatric care.

Topics include:

• Generalized anxiety disorder
• Panic disorder
• Social anxiety disorder
• Psychotherapy
• Pharmacologic treatment
• Long-term management
• Integrated behavioral care

Bipolar Disorder

Review comprehensive mood disorder management.

Topics include:

• Bipolar disorder
• Mood stabilization
• Psychiatric comorbidity
• Psychosocial interventions
• Pharmacotherapy
• Relapse prevention
• Long-term follow-up

ADHD Across the Lifespan

Improve recognition and treatment.

Topics include:

• Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
• Adult ADHD
• Pediatric ADHD
• Stimulant medications
• Non-stimulant therapies
• Adverse effects
• Treatment selection

Substance Use Disorders

Strengthen addiction medicine in primary care.

Topics include:

• Substance use disorder
• Opioid use disorder
• Alcohol use disorder
• Screening
• Medication-assisted treatment
• Behavioral interventions
• Recovery support

Integrated Behavioral Health

Promote multidisciplinary patient care.

Topics include:

• Collaborative care
• Behavioral medicine
• Mental health integration
• Primary care psychiatry
• Shared decision-making
• Chronic disease management
• Patient-centered care

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this educational activity, participants will be able to:

• Perform comprehensive neurological examinations and accurately identify abnormal neurologic findings.
• Apply evidence-based management strategies for Alzheimer’s disease.
• Differentiate headache disorders, including migraine, and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Diagnose and manage common sleep disorders using current evidence-based recommendations.
• Apply psychosocial and pharmacologic treatment strategies for bipolar disorder and associated psychiatric comorbidities.
• Review current evidence supporting the treatment of anxiety disorders.
• Identify and manage substance use disorders using evidence-based screening and treatment approaches.
• Compare pharmacologic treatment options for ADHD while evaluating efficacy and adverse effect profiles.
• Distinguish true neurological weakness from nonspecific symptoms using focused history and physical examination.
• Recognize the clinical features of Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders.
• Compare antiepileptic medications and understand the mechanisms underlying neuropathic pain.

Educational Highlights

• Neurology
• Psychiatry
• Primary Care
• Alzheimer’s Disease
• Dementia
• Parkinson’s Disease
• Movement Disorders
• Migraine
• Headache Medicine
• Sleep Disorders
• Epilepsy
• Anti-Epileptic Drugs
• Neuropathic Pain
• Anxiety Disorders
• Bipolar Disorder
• ADHD
• Substance Use Disorders
• Behavioral Health
• Evidence-Based Medicine
• Continuing Medical Education (CME)

Why This Course Stands Out

The MER Neurology & Psychiatry for Primary Care 2026 conference delivers a uniquely integrated educational experience by combining two of the most frequently encountered specialty areas in outpatient medicine. Rather than focusing solely on disease-specific updates, the program emphasizes practical diagnostic reasoning, neurological examination skills, evidence-based psychopharmacology, and collaborative behavioral healthcare. Its multidisciplinary curriculum equips clinicians with immediately applicable strategies for recognizing neurological disease early, optimizing psychiatric treatment, and improving long-term patient outcomes in primary care.

Target Audience

This educational activity is ideal for:

• Internists
• Primary Care Physicians
• Family Medicine Physicians
• Neurologists
• Psychiatrists
• Hospitalists
• Geriatricians
• Behavioral Medicine Physicians
• Nurse Practitioners
• Physician Assistants
• Internal Medicine Residents
• Family Medicine Residents
• Neurology Residents
• Psychiatry Residents
• Healthcare Professionals seeking comprehensive neurology and psychiatry updates

Why Choose This Course?

Whether you practice internal medicine, family medicine, neurology, psychiatry, or behavioral health, the MER Primary Care Conferences – Neurology & Psychiatry for Primary Care 2026 provides one of the most comprehensive educational updates available. Through expert-led lectures, evidence-based guideline reviews, practical case discussions, and multidisciplinary clinical insights, participants gain the knowledge needed to diagnose neurological disorders earlier, optimize psychiatric treatment, improve cognitive and behavioral health outcomes, and deliver high-quality patient-centered care across the continuum of neurological and mental health disorders.

4. Topics

Friday, April 24, 2026

• Neurology – 1 – The Neurological Exam: Characteristics and objectives of the examination; exam phases; assessing general mental status; long-term predications; examination of infants; demonstration on conducting an exam.

• Neurology – 1 – Alzheimer’s & Other Dementias: Definition; statistics; neurological changes of normal aging; pathology; etiological theories; vascular dementias; investigations; social issues; symptomatic treatment; research therapies.

• Neurology – 1 – Headaches & Migraines: Basic headache mechanisms; headache history: characteristics, precipitating factors, medical conditions; migraine: common tension, classic, treatment, complicated, cluster, sinus; trigeminal neuralgia; Giant Cell Arteritis; brain tumor; subarachnoid hemorrhage; emergency room treatment.

• Psychiatry – Bipolar Spectrum Disorders: Bipolar spectrum disorders in adults as compared to youth; Comprehensive history-taking; Differential diagnosis; Co-occurring psychiatric and medical conditions; Phase specific treatment considerations and interventions.

• Psychiatry – Anxiety Disorders: The nature of anxiety; Generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder; etiology and diagnosis; Co-occurring conditions; Treatment options for these disabling conditions.

Saturday, April 25, 2026

• Psychiatry – Substance Use Disorders: Substance abuse history-taking to encourage patient honesty; Accurate diagnosis; Use of screening tools; Brief intervention; Recovery and treatment options; Motivational interviewing; Family symptoms and codependency.

• Psychiatry – The Complexity of Adult ADHD: ADHD in adults with an emphasis on symptom identification; Co-occurring conditions; Psychiatric and medical differential diagnosis; evidence-based and FDA approved pharmacological treatments.

• Neurology – 1 – Sleep Disorders: Epidemiology; assessing sleep patterns; causes and treatment of insomnia; causes, evaluation and treatment of sleep apnea; symptoms and treatment of narcolepsy.

• Neurology – 2 – Evaluating Weakness: Using the history and physical examination to distinguish weakness from non-specific symptoms; characteristics of neurological diseases that produce weakness; presentations of representative diseases of the nervous system.

• Neurology – 2 – Parkinson’s Disease & Other Movement Disorders: Epidemiology; cardinal features; secondary features; pathology; neurochemistry; differential diagnosis; treatment; complication; other movement disorders; neuroleptic- induced movement disorders; chorea.

Sunday, April 26, 2026

• Neurology – 2 – Treatment of Epilepsy and Status Epilepticus: Treatment of epilepsies; goals of treatment; initiation and discontinuation of drug therapy; therapeutic monitoring; intractable epilepsy.

• Neurology – 2 – Neuropathy and Neuropathic Pain: Discussion of the spectrum of neuropathic signs, symptoms and causes; the approach to bedside examination; discussion of the mechanism of neuropathic pain; effective therapies.