Oakstone Comprehensive Review of Psychiatry

Format :  videos +  pdf
Release Year : 2026

Overview

Oakstone Comprehensive Review of Psychiatry is a comprehensive online video program that provides an evidence-based review of modern psychiatric practice. Designed for psychiatrists and psychiatry residents, the course combines foundational concepts with emerging developments to support accurate diagnosis, effective treatment planning, and high-quality patient care.

The curriculum features more than 50 guideline-driven lectures covering the full spectrum of clinical psychiatry, including psychiatric disorders, psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, integrated care, and evolving treatment approaches. Whether preparing for board examinations, earning continuing medical education or updating clinical knowledge, this program offers practical, clinically relevant education applicable to everyday practice.

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Course Highlights

• Comprehensive review of core psychiatric disorders and clinical management
• Evidence-based diagnostic and treatment strategies aligned with current practice guidelines
• In-depth coverage of psychopharmacology and psychotherapy
• Practical approaches for managing complex and treatment-resistant psychiatric conditions
• Emerging topics including artificial intelligence, psychedelic therapies, GLP-1 receptor agonists, and the impact of social media on mental health
• Clinical guidance for inpatient, outpatient, and medically complex patient populations
• Designed to support board examination preparation, continuing education, and clinical practice improvement

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Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, learners should be able to:

• Define dissociation within the context of psychiatric assessment.
• Describe models for integrating psychiatric and medical care.
• Differentiate among currently available mood stabilizers and apply appropriate treatment strategies.
• Explain the role and clinical applications of couples and family therapy.
• Identify strategies that promote well-being through positive psychiatry.
• Distinguish schizophrenia from other forms of psychosis.
• Recognize the diagnostic criteria and behavioral characteristics of personality disorders.
• Identify trauma-related disorders according to DSM-5 classification.

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Course Content

Approach to the Patient

• Screening, Evaluation, and Diagnosis

Psychiatric Disorders

• Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders
• Depressive and Bipolar Disorders in Adults
• Bipolar and Related Disorders in Youth
• Anxiety Disorders
• Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders
• Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders
• Personality Disorders
• Dissociative Disorders
• Major Neurocognitive Disorders
• Psychiatric Emergencies
• Feeding and Eating Disorders
• Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders
• Sleep Medicine for Psychiatry
• Suicide Epidemiology and Risk Assessment
• Substance-Related Disorders
• Violence and Psychiatry
• Gambling Disorder
• Reproductive Psychiatry
• Psychiatric Manifestations of Common Medical Conditions
• Psychiatric Aspects of HIV and Hepatitis C
• Chronic Pain in Psychiatric Practice
• Intellectual Disabilities
• Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Across the Lifespan
• Anxiety and Mood Disorders in Children and Adolescents
• Psychiatric Care for LGBTQIA+ Populations
• Psychiatric Genetics

Psychopharmacology

• Antidepressants and Mood Stabilizers
• Antipsychotic Medications
• Anxiolytics and Sedative-Hypnotics
• Pharmacological Management of Substance Use Disorders
• Pharmacological Treatment of ADHD
• Pharmacological Treatment of Major Neurocognitive Disorders

Psychotherapy

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
• Social Rhythm Therapy
• Motivational Interviewing
• Couples and Family Therapy
• Positive Psychiatry

Other Treatment Modalities

• Management of Treatment-Resistant Depression
• Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
• Psychedelic Compounds in Psychiatry
• Medicinal Cannabis

Special Topics

• Integrating Medical and Psychiatric Care
• Telepsychiatry
• Palliative Care Psychiatry
• Climate Change and Mental Health
• GLP-1 Receptor Agonists and Psychiatric Illness
• Artificial Intelligence in Psychiatry
• Social Media and Mental Health
• Mindfulness-Based Interventions
• Legal and Ethical Issues in Psychiatric Practice
• Competency and Capacity in Clinical Practice

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Intended Audience

This program is intended for:

• Psychiatrists
• Psychiatry residents

It is also a valuable resource for clinicians seeking a comprehensive review of contemporary psychiatric diagnosis, treatment, and evidence-based clinical practice.