In our nation’s capital, APA leaders and Department of Government Relations staff advise Congress, the White House, and federal agencies on issues facing the medical specialty of psychiatry, our patients, and their families. APA advocates for quality and accessible mental health care by facilitating communication between psychiatrists and their legislators. Additionally, APA’s Political Action Committee, APAPAC, works to elect Members to Congress who demonstrate support for psychiatry and mental health.
COVID-19 / Coronavirus
Appropriations (Funding)
Coalition Efforts
Criminal Justice
Diversity & Health Equity
Health Care Reform
Mental Health Parity
Military and Veterans Affairs
Opioid Epidemic
Patient Safety
Physician Reimbursement, Practice and Training
Public Health
Research Promotion
Suicide Prevention
Workforce