The APA's Annual Meeting covers the full breadth of psychiatric topics, with a focus on the most pressing issues facing your practice and patients as we look toward the future of psychiatry. Gain new skills and knowledge through in-depth training at the Annual Meeting.
Session Search
View the preliminary list of 450+ scientific sessions and courses available at the 2025 In-Person Only experience in Los Angeles, and filter by title, topic, day or speaker.
To view the 100+ select sessions included in the Virtual-Only experience, filter by Track Alignment: Virtual Annual Meeting.
Session Tracks
Topical session tracks to help organize your In-Person Only experience – choose sessions from any track and go in-depth on topics.
Paid Courses
Four-hour, clinically-focused content to equip you with practical skills to help you meet the challenges of daily practice. Available as a registration add-on for in-person only attendees.
Paid Master Courses
In-depth, eight-hour, clinically-focused content to equip you with practical skills to help you meet the challenges of daily practice. Attendance is limited. Master courses are designed to broaden and enhance your professional skills and knowledge in special areas, and include applicable publications from American Psychiatric Association Publishing. Available as a registration add-on for in-person only attendees.
Self-Assessment Activities
Earn continuing certification credit in conjunction with the meeting by completing the online Self Assessment activity or attending FOCUS Live sessions in-person in Los Angeles.
MindGames
MindGames, APA's national residency team competition, is a fun way for residents to test their knowledge on patient care, medical knowledge, and psychiatric history while earning bragging rights for their program. Come watch our top three residency programs compete live in Los Angeles in this Jeopardy-style event, or watch the competition via live-streamed for the virtual-only experience.
MindGames Masters
A three-part, in-person educational experience that allows psychiatrists to assess their knowledge and learn more about five subspecialties in an engaging, fun, and competitive format. Available as a registration add-on for in-person only attendees, with the final, live competition live-streamed for the virtual-only experience.
The Mental Health Innovation Zone
The Mental Health Innovation Zone (MHIZ) in APA's showcase and catalyst for the advancement of technologies in psychiatry, is dedicated to answering the question “What’s next in mental health technology?” Available for in-person attendees only.
EduTours
Back for the by popular demand for the in-person Annual Meeting, attendees can register for an offsite educational excursion and learning experience. For 2025: a tour of Twin Towers Correctional Facility, a visit to the Metropolitan State Hospital Museum, and a Nutritional Cooking Class.
Learning Labs
Back by popular demand, the in-person meeting in Los Angeles will offer Learning Labs. Learning Labs transform learning through collaboration, rich discussion and hands-on learning around issues impacting psychiatry.
Clinical Updates Track
The popular Clinical Updates track features 18 expert-led sessions available to both in-person and virtual attendees. These sessions deliver practical training for everyday clinical challenges. Attendees will gain actionable insights and clear, applicable knowledge tailored to immediately enhance their practice.
Community Psychiatry Hub
The Community Psychiatry Hub is a dedicated space designed to foster collaboration, learning, and innovation in community psychiatry.
Featured Plenary Speakers
The 2025 Annual Meeting in Los Angeles features four plenary sessions for attendees to hear from world-renowned authors, researchers, leaders, and mental health experts. A live-stream of all four plenaries will also be available for virtual-only attendees.