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Promoting mental wellness and supporting family psychiatry through education, advocacy, and community.

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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.

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Special Announcements

Dear Colleagues, Happy Holidays! On behalf of the Association of Family Psychiatrists (AFP), we wish you and your families a wonderful, healthy, and successful New Year. We are pleased to share two important announcements highlighting AFP's continued commitment to recognizing excellence in family-oriented psychiatry, education, and scholarship.

10th Annual Resident and Fellow Recognition Award

We are excited to announce the 10th Annual Resident and Fellow Recognition Award for Excellence in Family-Oriented Care. This award highlights outstanding contributions to family-oriented clinical care and supports the next generation of family psychiatrists.

Certificate of recognition
Invitation to AFP Annual Meeting
One year of mentoring with a senior AFP member

Eligibility: 3rd- or 4th-year psychiatry residents or fellows who demonstrate commitment to family-oriented care.

The Berman Award for Best Written or Media Content (2026)

Launching the inaugural Berman Award for the best content on any aspect of family work. Eligible submissions include books, articles, posters, videos, blogs, podcasts, or conference presentations.

First-place: $200–$250
Second- and third-place: Books on family psychiatry or family therapy

Eligibility: Residents, fellows, and early-career psychiatrists (within first five years after training).

Submission Information

Please email a brief description of the nominee's/submitter's work and CV to Dr. Rajesh Mehta:

rmeht2033@gmail.com or Rajesh.Mehta@CHKD.org

Submission Deadline: Friday, February 27, 2026

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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.

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Event 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