LGBTQ

LGBTQ IPV survivors face increased barriers to obtaining consistent access to the culturally competent services. Intimate partner violence (IPV) is one of the most common form of violence against women. This guide intends to help mental health providers in treating IPV survivors. It includes definitions associated with IPV, data on the prevalence of IPV, and the impact of IPV on survivors and their families.

Standardizing Outcomes with APA’s PsychPRO Data Registry

• Diversity News and Updates

For psychiatrists, quality improvement in a field without objective concrete data can be a challenge. PsychPRO, APA’s national mental health registry was launched seven years ago to bridge the gap between quantifying standardized outcomes and measuring improvement in quality of care.

What is ADHD?

Learn about ADHD including symptoms, risk factors, treatment options and answers to your questions.

What are Eating Disorders?

Learn about eating disorders, including symptoms, risk factors, treatment options and answers to common questions.

Emerging Topics Webinars

APA presents the Emerging Topics Webinar Series—learning opportunities analyzing the critical challenges faced in the profession and offering practical solutions from subject matter experts.

Who Is Eligible for PsychPRO?

Learn about eligibility for APA@s mental health registry for clinical data collection, which will assist APA members in meeting new quality requirements and help improve care.

Hispanics

Learn more about treating Hispanic patients experiencing stress and trauma related to changing political and social environments.

Gender Dysphoria

Learn about gender dysphoria, including symptoms, risk factors, treatment options and answers to common questions.

Online Practice Handbook

Practice Management: the Basics is intended as a practical handbook for psychiatrists beginning a practice.

Implement

Learn more about how to implement the Collaborative Care Model.

Transition to Practice and Early Career Resources

Your early career as a psychiatrist is an exhilarating time as you continue to develop your identity as a physician and explore new opportunities.

What Is Mild Cognitive Impairment?

• Healthy living for mental well-being, Older adults, Patients and Families

Mild cognitive impairment is a common condition in older adults, but a recent survey finds that a large majority of Americans know little or nothing about it.