Research Promotion

The reduction of federal and private investment in psychiatric treatments is greatly concerning. For example, for the past five years, the National Institutes of Health’s appropriations have not kept pace with biomedical inflation. Sequestration has further eroded the NIH’s ability to fund new research opportunities and develop the careers of young biomedical researchers. Private investment in psychiatric research and innovation has waned due to regulatory uncertainty, length of time to bring treatments to market, and the intrinsic complexity of psychiatric disorders, among other reasons. The federal government plays a vital role in advancing basic research into the causes of, and new treatments for, mental health and substance use disorders. APA engages Congress and other policymakers in order to promote research activities that support mental health care and improve patients’ lives.

2016

JAN 29

January 29: APA, National Medical Organizations Letter Supporting Mental Health Awareness Semipostal Stamp Act

2015

JUL 9

APA Letter of Support for H.R. 6, the 21st Century Cures Act of 2015

JAN 16

APA Letter to House Energy and Commerce Committee Regarding Medicare Graduate Medical Education (GME) Program

2014

JUN 9

APA Submission to the House Energy and Commerce Committee 21st Century Cures Initiative

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