Explore Humanities Educational Sessions at the 2026 Annual Meeting
Psychiatry exists at the intersection of science and the human experience.
The Humanities track at the 2026 Annual Meeting explores the emotional, cultural, and creative dimensions of mental health through film, literature, art, ethics, and narrative medicine. These sessions invite reflection, deepen empathy, and broaden the perspective through which we understand patients and ourselves.
Engaging with the humanities strengthens insight, resilience, and a deeper understanding of illness and healing in modern psychiatric practice.
To view the full list of sessions in the Humanities track at this year’s Annual Meeting, visit the Session Search, and use the "Search/Filter" feature to filter by track or topic: "Humanities".
Some featured sessions in this track to look forward to include:
Mindful Living as a Pathway to Resilience and Well-Being Exemplified by the Film Perfect Days (2023)
- Saturday, May 16
- 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. PDT
Did King Lear have Dementia? Shakespear on aging and illness
- Saturday, May 16
- 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. PDT
Psychiatrists Picking Up the Pen: Op-Ed Writing as a Tool for Mental Health Advocacy
- Tuesday, May 19
- 3:45 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. PDT
The Unconscious becomes a Painting: Exploring the lives and art of Vincent Van Gogh, Salvador Dali, and Giorgio De Chirico
- Tuesday, May 19
- 3:45 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. PDT