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What Is Autism Spectrum Disorder?
Learn about Autism Spectrum Disorder, including symptoms, risk factors, treatment options and answers to common questions.
About DSM-5-TR
Learn about the development and criteria of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5-TR).
Asian Americans
Learn more about treating Asian American patients experiencing stress and trauma related to changing political and social environments.
Isaac Ray Award
The Isaac Ray Award recognizes a person who has made outstanding contributions to forensic psychiatry or to the psychiatric aspects of jurisprudence.
Working With Indigenous Patients
Learn more working with Native American patients, including demographics, significant history, best practices and disparities.
Opioid Use Disorder and Harm Reduction in the Era of Poly-Substance Use
Join us on Apr. 11 at 1:00 p.m. to discuss best practices for approaching medication treatment of opioid use disorder.
Choosing Wisely
On April 23, 2015 APA published a revision to the third item on its Choosing Wisely list to better reflect that there are instances in which dementia-associated symptoms (e.g., aggressive behavior due to paranoid delusions) pose an acute threat to the individual and others, and in these instances antipsychotic medications must be used before formal nonpharmacologic measures can be instituted.
Scientific Program Committee of the Annual Meeting
The Annual Meeting Scientific Program Committee has authority over the arrangements and content of the Scientific Program of the Annual Meeting, subject to Board approval.
Let’s Talk about the Impacts of the Current Mental Health Crisis
Today, on World Mental Health Day, the American Psychiatric Association Foundation (APAF) is launching a new monthly podcast to engage the public in conversations about the current mental health crisis. Each episode of Mentally Healthy Nation will be centered around an aspect of mental health that impacts the community, where people live, learn, work and worship.
Harsh K. Trivedi, M.D., M.B.A.
Read the candidate bios for the open offices in this year's APA National Election.
Books and Journals
Access the latest discoveries in mental health diagnosis, treatment, and neuroscience.