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APA Praises Inclusion of Mental Health Funding and Provisions in the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

The American Psychiatric Association applauded the inclusion of several provisions important to mental health in the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319), that passed the U.S. House of Representatives today. The final package, which the president is expected to sign soon, includes around $4 billion in funding for programs that support prevention of and treatment for mental health and substance use disorders.

Social Determinants Sessions at the Annual Meeting

Learn how understanding the social determinants of mental health might help you re-conceptualize mental illness and rethink the best approaches to helping your patients and the disparities they face.

Addressing Mental Health Stigma in African American and Other Communities of Color

  • Diverse populations, Patients and Families

To maintain good mental health, many people turn to friends, family, the church and other community supports, especially when they are going through emotional difficulty. However, there may be times when these supports are not enough to maintain emotional wellness and seeing a mental health professional, such as a psychiatrist, is needed.

Our Team

Meet the APA team for the Research Colloquium for Junior Psychiatrist Investigators - a program that provides guidance, mentorship, and encouragement to young investigators in the early phases of their training.

Participant Arrangement

Learn about participant arrangements for child and adolescent telepsychiatry in APA@s Telepsychiatry Toolkit.

Juvenile Justice

Learn about child and adolescent telepsychiatry@s role in juvenile justice in APA@s Telepsychiatry Toolkit.

Participating in Social Groups to Help Manage Depression

  • Patients and Families

Participation in social groups may be an effective way to manage mild to moderate depression, according to a new study from researchers at The University of Queensland, Australia. It can be especially for useful for people seeking to stop using antidepressants, they note.

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