Social Media

Best Practices for Psychiatrists

Social media can be an important tool for psychiatrists to connect with mental health and medical communities. APA member Drew Ramsey, M.D., and the APA communications department will help you get started on social media. In this video you'll learn about the unique value you can bring to social media as a psychiatrist, which platforms work best for different purposes, and how to create engaging content.

APA’s Social Media Accounts

The APA uses social media to support its mission, vision and values, and to share APA activities and the latest developments within the field of psychiatry.

Twitter

Main account: @APAPsychiatric
Healthy Minds: @APAHealthyMinds

Facebook

Main account: American Psychiatric Association
Healthy Minds: APA Healthy Minds

American Psychiatric Association

Social Media Resources

Each of these platforms has tips to help you get started on social media, such as controlling your privacy settings and connecting with others.

Download quick tips from the video.