
Directions in Psychiatry
The Gold Standard of Continuing Medical Education

Directions in Psychiatry
The Gold Standard of Continuing Medical Education
Psychiatry. Psychopharmacology. Addictions. And more.
The topics you asked for. The experts who know. The psychiatry CME you need.
Directions in Psychiatry
Volume 44
This CME activity offers a comprehensive exploration of contemporary challenges and advancements in psychiatric practice, covering various psychiatric topics and offering valuable insights to enhance clinical care.
Directions in Psychiatry
Volume 43
This CME activity offers a comprehensive exploration of contemporary challenges and advancements in psychiatric practice, covering various psychiatric topics and offering valuable insights to enhance clinical care.
Directions in Psychiatry
VOLUME 42
This CME activity offers a comprehensive exploration of contemporary challenges and advancements in psychiatric practice, covering various psychiatric topics and offering valuable insights to enhance clinical care.
Directions in Psychiatry
Volume 41
This CME activity offers a comprehensive exploration of contemporary challenges and advancements in psychiatric practice, covering various psychiatric topics and offering valuable insights to enhance clinical care.
Directions in Psychiatry
VOLUME 40
This CME activity offers a comprehensive exploration of contemporary challenges and advancements in psychiatric practice, covering various psychiatric topics and offering valuable insights to enhance clinical care.
Essential
Psychopharmacology
Volume 5
This CME activity provides in-depth education on various aspects of psychopharmacology, including the latest advancements in drug mechanisms, treatment strategies for mental disorders, and practical applications in clinical settings. It provides mental...
Essential
Psychopharmacology
Volume 4
This CME activity provides in-depth education on various aspects of psychopharmacology, including the latest advancements in drug mechanisms, treatment strategies for mental disorders, and practical applications in clinical settings. It provides mental...
Essential
Psychopharmacology
Volume 3
This CME activity provides in-depth education on various aspects of psychopharmacology, including the latest advancements in drug mechanisms, treatment strategies for mental disorders, and practical applications in clinical settings. It provides mental...
Malpractice
Risk Management
Volume 7
This CME activity offers psychiatrists and mental health professionals practical strategies to minimize malpractice risk. Covering topics like informed consent, documentation, and managing high-risk patients, it enhances clinical practice and patient s...
Addiction
Treatment and Prevention
Volume 24
This CME activity offers strategies for understanding, treating, and preventing addiction, featuring expert insights for psychiatrists, healthcare professionals and those working in behavioral health settings.
Addiction
Treatment and Prevention
Volume 23
This CME activity offers strategies for understanding, treating, and preventing addiction, featuring expert insights for psychiatrists, healthcare professionals and those working in behavioral health settings.
Addiction
Treatment and Prevention
Volume 22
This CME activity offers strategies for understanding, treating, and preventing addiction, featuring expert insights for psychiatrists, healthcare professionals and those working in behavioral health settings.
Addiction
Treatment and Prevention
Volume 21
This CME activity offers strategies for understanding, treating, and preventing addiction, featuring expert insights for psychiatrists, healthcare professionals and those working in behavioral health settings.
Addiction
Treatment and Prevention
Volume 20
This CME activity offers strategies for understanding, treating, and preventing addiction, featuring expert insights for psychiatrists, healthcare professionals and those working in behavioral health settings.
Approval Statements
Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education
The Hatherleigh Company, Ltd. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) designates that this activity awards up to 40 Self-Assessment CME credits. The approval period is for each course is listed in the course details.
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
Through an agreement between the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, medical practitioners participating in the Royal College MOC Program may record completion of accredited activities registered under the ACCME’s “CME in Support of MOC” program in Section 3 of the Royal College’s MOC Program.

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Why are you considered the "gold standard" of psychiatry CME?
Directions in Psychiatry has served the psychiatry community for more than 40 years with exemplary content, authoritative presentations, and expert faculty from across the professional spectrum. More than 3 million credit hours have been awarded and our learners have relied upon us year after year for most of their careers.
How are you different from other CME activities?
Directions in Psychiatry was developed by a psychiatrist, Frederic Flach, MD who recognized a need for efficient, engaging, and effective CME programming for his colleagues. The formula was to provide a broad base of topics, keep the presentation concise and essential, and work with the best in the psychiatry, psychopharmacology, and medicine. This process remains to this day.
How do you choose your topics?
Topics are selected through a unique feedback cycle that includes our Advisory Board, editorial team, faculty, and your peers. We routinely solicit for areas of need and knowledge gaps, while also addressing the impact of current CME presentations.
Who is your faculty?
Quite simply, the best. Our faculty represents top experts in practice and research, from the leading hospital teaching centers, universities, clinics and care facilities throughout the United States and around the world.
How do I earn my CME credits with your courses?
It's easy. These CME courses are online with a printed version available as an option. You can start right now for online CME credits. All CME course materials will be available to you upon purchase. Your certificate will be available immediately upon successful completion of the CME coursework quizzes. If you choose the print version upgrade, please expect materials in 7 - 10 business days.
Who should take these CME courses?
Any psychiatrist, primary or secondary specialty, office or hospital-based in the United States, in addition to primary care physicians and other behavioral health professionals who wants to stay current on the latest drug and clinical research, and those seeking high-quality CME programming to receive credit.
Are these CME courses commercially sponsored?
Never. We ensure that activities are planned, developed, and implemented independently of support from a commercial or ineligible company.
Is there a deadline for CME course completion?
12-month access is provided for all CME courses. Your CME certificate will state the date your coursework is completed.
What if I don't like the course?
All of our courses are unconditionally guaranteed.
Who do I contact if I have further questions?
Please contact our Customer Care Department at 1-800-367-2550 or [email protected].