Clinical Considerations in AI

July 15, 2026

The goal of this activity is to enhance clinical psychologists’ knowledge, skills, and confidence in assessing and addressing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) among children, adolescents, and families in clinical settings. Participants will learn how to differentiate between developmentally appropriate, adaptive uses of AI and patterns of use that may be problematic or associated with functional impairment or risk. The session will also provide practical, evidence-informed guidance on how to discuss AI use with patients and families, including strategies for promoting healthy engagement, mitigating potential harms (e.g., overreliance, misinformation, privacy concerns), and integrating AI-related considerations into routine assessment and treatment planning. Ultimately, this activity aims to support clinicians in delivering safer, developmentally informed, and ethically sound care in the context of rapidly evolving digital technologies.

No financial nor in-kind commercial support was received for this educational activity.

Target Audience

Psychologists

Learning Objectives

  1. Compare and differentiate between developmentally appropriate, adaptive uses of AI and patterns of use that may be problematic or associated with risk in children and adolescents.
  2. Apply evidence-informed strategies to assess AI use within pediatric clinical evaluations and integrate findings into case formulation and treatment planning.
  3. Implement practical, developmentally appropriate recommendations to guide patients and families in promoting safe, balanced, and healthy engagement with AI technologies.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 APA
    Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs. All confirmed participants will earn 1.00 CE credits upon successful completion of the learning event and evaluation.
  • 1.00 Participation
    Successful completion of this continuing education activity.
Course opens: 
07/15/2026
Course expires: 
07/15/2026
Event starts: 
07/15/2026 - 11:00am EDT
Event ends: 
07/15/2026 - 12:00pm EDT
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Children's National Hospital Virtual Platform
United States
Course Director(s)

Ellen Bartolini, Psychologist

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Eleanor Mackey, PhD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Speaker(s)

Scott Peck, Psy.D.

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs. Children’s National Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 CE credit(s) (Instructional Level: Intermediate Learning).

Available Credit

  • 1.00 APA
    Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs. All confirmed participants will earn 1.00 CE credits upon successful completion of the learning event and evaluation.
  • 1.00 Participation
    Successful completion of this continuing education activity.
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