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American Psychiatric Association

  • Internet Addiction Disorder
  • Mental Health
  • Vaping

Navigating School Mental Health in the Age of Addiction

Youth mental health has been at a crisis level for many years with addictions in youth on the rise. This session features a panel of psychiatrists who have expertise in dealing with various addictions in the child and adolescent populations. An overview of current substance use statistics in this population will be presented including vaping as well as the modern issue of internet gaming and social media addictions. The panelists will discuss their experiences as child and adolescent addiction and forensic psychiatrists as well as the perspectives of a psychiatry resident entering child and adolescent fellowship training. The session will also highlight the American Psychiatric Association Foundation s Notice. Talk. Act. at School mental health professional development program which is designed to empower all K-12 school staff to notice mental health warning signs in students talk with students about these concerns and act by connecting students to resources. This training is one of the ways to help address youth mental health concerns including addictions. This presentation is an opportunity for all clinicians including trainees to learn more about the youth addiction landscape learn how to address these concerns in their young patients and make a difference to their communities.

Credit & MOC Details

Credit information is provided by the course provider. We recommend confirming credit eligibility with the provider or your licensing board before starting the activity.

Credit types

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™Up to 1 credit

MOC types

No MOC

FDA REMS

No

Qualifies for MIPS

No

Pricing

Free

Reported to ACCME by the provider

  • Online course / module
  • Credit · Up to 1 credit
  • Released
    Aug 1, 2026
  • Last day to claim credit
    Aug 2, 2029 3 years left