APA Blogs
26 Results
Bridging the Frameworks: How Commercial Determinants Shape the Social Determinants of Mental Health
Mental health equity has often been defined through the lens of the social determinants of health (SDOH), which are the conditions in which people are born, grow, work, live, and age, such as housing, food security, education, social support and health care access . Emerging research on the commercial determinants of health has explored how commercial forces, like private corporations, can affect health, configure risk, and normalize inequity . The commercial determinants of health amplify social determinants, as commercial actors seek to influence political, marketing, supply chain, waste, labor, employment, and scientific sectors2.
Cuando no es solo una etapa: Señales de depresión y ansiedad en la juventud hispana
- By Evelyn Melissa Esparza, B.S., M.D. Candidate
Muchos padres se preguntan si los cambios emocionales de sus hijos son parte del crecimiento o algo más serio. Saber distinguirlo puede marcar la diferencia. La depresión y la ansiedad suelen ignorarse o verse como “solo una etapa”. El trastorno depresivo mayor y el de ansiedad generalizada pueden manifestarse de manera distinta en niños y adolescentes que en adultos. En la comunidad hispana, a veces se minimizan como algo pasajero, lo retrasa la búsqueda de ayuda. Many parents wonder whether their children’s emotional changes are a normal part of growing up or could indicate something more serious. Knowing the difference can make a significant impact on their well-being. Depression and anxiety are often overlooked or hidden and may be dismissed as “just a phase” of youth.
Black History Month: James Comer, M.D., M.P.H., on Co-Founding the Black Psychiatrists of America
In addition to driving an illustrious career in child and adolescent psychiatry, Dr. Comer is one of the founding members of Black Psychiatrists of America (BPA) and served as President of the BPA in 1973. He will turn 90 this year but remains a member of BPA and of the Yale School of Medicine faculty. In honor of Black History Month, the American Psychiatric Association Foundation (APA Foundation) sat down with Dr. Comer to discuss his monumental role in the societal progress of Black psychiatrists and the Civil Rights Movement at large. To learn more about the history of Black psychiatry, visit a new exhibit at the APA Foundation’s Library and Archives.
Mindfulness in Psychiatry: A Bridge to Wellbeing for Diverse Populations
“Your breath is a tool that you have with you at all times, anywhere you go, always readily available.” Lisa Fortuna, M.D., M.P.H., MDiv, shared this insight on the therapeutic potential of the breath during the American Psychiatric Association’s virtual panel discussion “Meditation and Mindfulness: A Cultural Bridge to Mental Wellbeing.”
Mental Health Disparities: Barriers to Care and Resilience Among College Students of Color
Mental health concerns among college students have increased in recent years and students of color are less likely to access care. One factor that can contribute to mental health concerns and harm well-being is experiences of discrimination and racism.