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Mental health is health, too.

Family medicine covers a wide breadth of symptoms, diseases, conditions and patient types. Select from our extensive collection of ambulatory medicine CME courses and expand your knowledge and treatment ability where you need it most.

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    Behavioral and mental health FAQ

    What behavioral health topics are covered by mental health CME?

    Family medicine professionals are often some of the first to treat mental health concerns. Take one of our behavioral health CME courses and dive into:

    • Anxiety
    • ADHD
    • Autism
    • Addiction
    • Depression
    • Suicide
    • Wellness visits
    • Behavioral health screening
    • And more

    What kind of psychiatry CME do you offer?

    The AAFP has a variety of CME options. Most of our mental health courses are online and on demand. We also have in-person, livestream, and webinar courses that cover mental health topics.

    Do you have any courses about substance use disorders?

    Yes, we do have substance use and addiction CME. These courses cover harm reduction, addiction, trauma-informed care, the impact of drug policy and more.

    Select courses also meet the DEA-mandated eight hours of Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act.