Recap: CACAP Hosts Engaging and Impactful June 2025 Virtual Education Courses
By: Laura James, CACAP Communications and Development Manager on behalf of
Course 1 Committee Chairs: Dr. Laura Orlando (Co-Chair) MD FRCPC, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and Dr. Arfeen Malick (Co-Chair) MD FRCPC, Child and Adolescent PsychiatristCourse 2 Committee Chairs: Dr. Celia Robichaud (Co-Chair) MD FRCPC, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and Dr. Khalid Bazaid (Co-Chair) MD FRCPC, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
From June 12–15, the Canadian Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (CACAP) hosted two innovative and interactive virtual courses, welcoming over 100 participants from around the world. Attendees included psychiatrists, residents, pediatricians, nurse practitioners, and other allied health professionals, all dedicated to advancing youth mental health care.
Course 1: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Review and Refresh Exam Prep Course
This nationally developed, comprehensive course was designed both for residents preparing for the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada examination and for practicing psychiatrists seeking to refresh their knowledge. The course offered an in-depth review of emerging psychiatric research and best practices in clinical care.
Participants benefited from:
• Ten hours of foundational learning in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (CAP)
• Case-based discussions focused on assessment, management, and treatment
• Live, interactive sessions with CAP experts from across Canada
What participants said:
“Excellent presentation on a highly relevant topic to my clinical work. Pearls learned around timing and the value of repeat psychological testing.”
“This course was very organized and rich with great content!”
“An excellent talk! The information on psycho-ed and reassessment timing was very helpful.”
Course 2: Youth Mental Health Assessment and Treatment
The second course focused on real-world, practical strategies for assessing and treating youth mental health concerns in frontline settings. Topics included eating disorders, suicide and non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI), ADHD, substance use, psychopharmacology basics, and more.
Participants engaged in evidence-informed sessions designed to support clinical decision-making and promote best practices in care.
What participants said:
“Many thanks for answering my questions and creating space to share experiences.”
“A clear and structured presentation that helped me consolidate my knowledge and learn new, relevant treatment information.”
“Super helpful and packed with useful take-home points. I appreciated the clear definitions, the statistical framing of suicide, and the compassionate approach to NSSI.”
“A very informative session full of expert tips.”
“Wonderful real-life examples—thank you!”
A heartfelt thank you to our dedicated organizers, outstanding speakers, and engaged participants for four days of learning, connection, and shared insights. We look forward to continuing to support excellence in youth mental health education.
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