Charting APA’s Future Together: Our Strategic Plan Framework for 2030

• By Marketa M. Wills, M.D., M.B.A. , Theresa Miskimen Rivera, M.D., DLFAPA
• APA Leadership, President Blog

As the American Psychiatric Association prepares for the years ahead, we are excited to share an important milestone in our journey: the approval and launch of APA’s new strategic plan framework, Psychiatry 2030: A Vision for Our Future.

What is a Job Board? 

What is a job board? Learn how APA JobCentral helps psychiatry professionals find the right opportunities and career resources. 

Do Genes, Environment or Other Factors Increase Alcohol Use Disorder Risk More?

• Addiction, Patients and Families

Problematic alcohol use is a major public health concern with significant individual, family and societal impacts. It is estimated that alcohol use disorder impacts more than one in 10 adults in the U.S. each year. Both genetic factors and environmental factors (living conditions, education, experiences, etc.) contribute to the risk of alcohol use disorder. A new study in the American Journal of Psychiatry finds that environmental factors, everyday circumstances and experiences, have significantly greater influence on the risk for developing alcohol use disorder than genetics alone.

A Simple Grip Strength Test May Reveal Mental Health Risks

• New research, Patients and Families

Could a simple hand-squeeze test reveal signs of depression or dementia? A growing body of research suggests that hand grip strength—how firmly someone can squeeze—may offer important clues about mental health, cognitive function and overall well-being

A Personal Invitation to Renew Your Membership

• APA Leadership

On behalf of everyone who works for APA, we are honored every day to serve our members. We share your passion for the field of psychiatry.