About Directions in Psychiatry CME

A Trusted Leader in Psychiatry Continuing Medical Education

For over 40 years, Directions in Psychiatry has been a leading provider of psychiatry CME, helping clinicians stay current, confident, and clinically effective.

Our mission is simple: Deliver concise, evidence-based, and clinically relevant psychiatry continuing medical education that fits into the busy lives of practicing professionals.

Why We Exist

Psychiatrists and mental health providers face increasing demands to stay up to date with:

Rapid advances in psychopharmacology

Evolving treatment guidelines

Complex patient presentations

Ongoing certification and CME requirements

Directions in Psychiatry was created to provide a reliable, efficient, and high-quality CME solution—without sacrificing depth or rigor.

A Proven, Trusted CME Program

Over 3 million CME credit hours awarded [hatherleigh.com]

Designed specifically for psychiatrists and mental health clinicians

Trusted by professionals across the U.S. and internationally

Built on a foundation of academic excellence and clinical relevance

Our program is continuously updated to reflect modern psychiatric practice and emerging research.

Expert Faculty. Evidence-Based Content.

Every course is developed and led by board-certified experts from leading institutions, ensuring that each lesson reflects:

Current best practices

Courses are grounded in the latest clinical standards and guidelines shaping psychiatric care today.

  • Current best practices
  • Evidence-based treatment strategies
  • Real-world clinical application

This focus on quality ensures that your learning directly improves patient care and outcomes.

Designed for How Clinicians Actually Learn

We understand your time is limited. That's why we created a self-paced psychiatry CME program that is:

Clear and structured

Easy to navigate

Efficient without being superficial

Our format allows you to focus on what matters most—learning that translates into better clinical decisions.

Our Commitment to You

At Directions in Psychiatry, we are committed to:

Helping you meet your psychiatry CME requirements

Providing accessible, high-quality education

Supporting your growth as a clinician

Respecting your time with efficient learning design

Advance Your Practice with Confidence

Join thousands of clinicians who trust Directions in Psychiatry for authoritative, convenient, and effective continuing medical education in psychiatry.