Welcome to the Association of Family Psychiatrists
Promoting mental wellness and supporting family psychiatry through education, advocacy, and community.
About Us
The Association of Family Psychiatrists is dedicated to advancing the field of family mental health by fostering professional development, sharing best practices, and connecting practitioners across the country.
Learn MoreAttend the AFP Session at the Annual APA Meeting
Join AFP at the 2026 APA Annual Meeting. Find our featured session below, or explore the full program by topic, speaker, or format.
Tuesday May 19th, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM PDT
Association of Family Psychiatrists: Lifetime Achievement Award for Contributions to Family Psychiatry (Inaugural Event) – Carlos Sluzki
- Chair: R. Gogineni, MD
- Presenter: Carlos E. Sluzki, MD
- Presenter: Manijeh Daneshpour, MA, Ph.D.
- Discussant: Ira Glick, MD
Location: Room 301 (LL), Moscone Convention Center
Session Code: 9124
Conference Highlights
Highlights: 2025 Annual Family Psychiatry Conference
September 21, 2025 • 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM PT
Join us for the 2025 Annual Conference, featuring leading experts in family psychiatry. Engage in keynotes, panels, and networking opportunities.
Watch RecordingEvent Schedule
- 11:00 AMIntroduction by Dr. Glick on the state of psychiatric practice, it’s efficacy, and why it isn’t used more in practice
- 11:10 AMFamily Work in Adult Outpatient Setting (Carolyn Fulton)
- 11:45 PMRole of Family Engagement in PHP (Dr. Tumuluru)
- 12:20 PMBreak
- 12:30 PMFamily and Family Interventions in Institutional Care (Dr. Gogineni)
- 1:05 PMUnderstanding and Treating Adolescent Eating Disorders (Dr. Spector and Dr. Spettigue)
- 1:40 PMBreak Out Rooms
Affiliated Organizations
AACAP
Annual Meeting • October 26-31 2026
APA
Annual Meeting • May 16-20, 2026
Annual AFP Conference
Virtual • April 4, 2026
Featured Books / Publications
Coping With Problematic Effects of Social Media
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Loving Someone with a Mental Illness or History of Trauma: Skills, Hope, and Strength for Your Journey (Johns Hopkins University Press, 2025)
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I'm Not Alone: A Teen's Guide to Living with a Parent Who Has a Mental Illness or History of Trauma (2nd ed., 2024)
Read Article2025 Winners of our Annual Award for Excellence in Family Care
Adriana Cantos, MD
Aimin Mitwally, DO
Aisha Julakanti, MD
Allred McKay, MD
Allyson Folsom Davis, MD
Alexander Norton, MD
Ana-Maria McGill, DO
Andrea Weir, DO
Frank Direnno, MD
Isabella Caldwell, MD
Joseph Pareira, MD
Mario Montelongo, MD
Michael Destounis, MD
Neharika Padala, MD
Saagar Patel, DO
Tyler Francisco, MD
Our Leadership Team
Rama Rao Gogineni, MD, MFT
President
Rajesh Mehta, MD
Vice President and Delegate to Assembly
Alison Heru, MD
Treasurer
Rakin Hoq, MD
Secretary