2026 Focus 400: Lifelong Learning for Psychiatrists in Training and
Practice contains 400 board-type multiple-choice questions derived from material in
the annual Focus examinations that can help psychiatrists prepare for examinations
and identify areas for further study. These questions are consistent in form and
process with the questions used in high-stakes examinations. They cover important
clinical areas of psychiatric practice and closely follow the American Board of
Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) outline of topics for the recertification
examination in psychiatry.2026 Focus 400 is designed to test current knowledge and
its clinical application. After each answer rationale, readers will find the
following sources: 1) the cross-referenced original Focus Self-Assessment question
and 2) corresponding reference(s) to journal articles and books in which the learner
can find more content. This workbook will be useful for anyone committed to lifelong
learning in the field-practicing psychiatrists, psychiatric residents, and
psychiatrists preparing for examinations. Highlights include the following:
. 400 clinical questions that can be used to identify areas
of strength and weakness. Up-to-date critiques and current references to
facilitate further study. Themes of study to complement a larger overall
program of lifelong learning for the psychiatrist who wants to keep current in the
field.
This volume covers the following topics:
. Anxiety disorders. Child and adolescent psychiatry
. Collaborative and preventive care . Ethics and professional practice
. Feeding and eating disorders . Gender identity and sexuality.
Mood disorders. Neurocognitive disorders. Neurodevelopmental
disorders. Neuroimaging and biological mechanisms in psychotherapy.
Obsessive-compulsive disorders. Personality disorders. Psychiatric
disorders and diagnosis. Psychopharmacology. Psychotherapy and other
treatment modalities. Schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic
disorders. Sleep-wake disorders. Substance use and addictions.
Trauma and other stressor-related disorders
In support of
improving patient care, the American Psychiatric Association is jointly accredited
by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses
Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the health care
team.
The American Psychiatric Association designates this
journal-based CME activity for a maximum of 32 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.
Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their
participation in the activity.
Program end date: May 31,
2029
