NEI Congress Kicks Off in Colorado Springs and Online With a Focus on Pediatric Psychiatry

The 19th annual NEI Congress, which kicked off Wednesday, promises to create a space both in person and online where the leading minds in psychiatry and mental health can share current and emerging treatment strategies. This year, organizers of the 5-day event hope to provide a comprehensive review of side effects, drug interactions, and management in a "simplified and learner-friendly format."

Day 1 kicked off with the Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Academy featuring leading experts who discussED the impact of adverse childhood experiences and comorbidities, including mood disorders, insomnia, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, NEI Congress organizers said. During the academy, Dr Singh described how poor quality sleep can negatively affect mental health, including elevating the risk of suicide. The session also explored pharmacological and nonpharmacological interventions to improve insomnia in youth with mood disorders, particularly bipolar disorder.

Day 2 promises a psychedelics pre-conference workshop where attendees will explore the growing body of evidence indicating that hallucinogens, empathogens/entactogens, and dissociative agents may have therapeutic effects on mental health. Faculty will guide attendees through the risks and challenges to consider when incorporating these substances into clinical practice.

NEI Congress offers 28+ CME/CE credits to the over 2500 clinicians in attendance through engaging sessions led by 18 leading faculty members.

NEI was founded by award-winning author and psychiatrist Dr Stephen M. Stahl, "who had the desire to help more patients by helping the professionals who treat them."

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