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The Psychological Hurdle of Sports Retirement
For that athlete who viewed the 2020 Olympics as the pinnacle of their career, or for that senior in college who was excited to share their last championship with their teammates, the pandemic has brought about an anti-climactic and disappointing end to their season and a forced break from training, and, for some, forced premature retirement. Sports retirement is often a major life transition for an athlete and can therefore be a major psychological challenge.
Oskar Pfister Award
The Oskar Pfister Award honors outstanding contributions in the field of psychiatry and religion.
APA Publishing Authors Win Creative Scholarship Award for Anthology on Racism and Mental Health
The Society for the Study of Psychiatry and Culture has recognized American Psychiatric Association Publishing contributors Donna Norris M.D., and Annelle Primm, M.D., M.P.H., with the 2024 Creative Scholarship Award for the publication of “Mental Health, Racism, and Contemporary Challenges of Being Black in America” (2024).
Community Psychiatry Hub
The Community Psychiatry Hub is a dedicated space designed to foster collaboration, learning, and innovation in community psychiatry.
Technology Addictions: Social Media, Online Gaming, and More
Learn about Technology Addictions: Social Media, Online Gaming, and More
Continuing Medical Education
APA is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide CME for physicians.
Working with LGBTQ Patients
Learn more working with LGBTQ patients, including demographics, significant history, best practices and disparities.
Clinical Practice Guidelines
APA practice guidelines provide evidence-based recommendations for the assessment and treatment of psychiatric disorders.
Indigenous People
Learn more about treating Indigenous people experiencing stress and trauma related to changing political and social environments.
The Cumulative Effect of Rural Residence, Mental Health Care Disparities and Communities of Color
“Don’t sleep on a rural setting.” This poignant comment came from an audience member at the 2023 APA Annual Meeting session, “The Cumulative Effect of Rural Residence, Mental Health Care Disparities and Communities of Color.”
Schizophrenia
Learn more about schizophrenia, including symptoms, risk factors, treatment options, and answers to your questions.