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New Research Finds Greater Continuity of Psychotherapy After Shift to Telehealth
The rapid transition to virtual care that occurred with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in better continuity of psychotherapy visits compared to prior to the pandemic when almost all visits were in-person, according to new research published in Psychiatric Services, a journal of the American Psychiatric Association. In addition, the time between appointments grew shorter after the transition to virtual care. The study results highlight the benefits of continued availability of virtua
New Polling Data Shows Most People of Faith Would Seek Mental Health Care if Recommended by Their Faith Leader
A survey released today by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) found that six in 10 adults (60%) agree that their faith or spirituality is an important factor in supporting their mental wellness. Despite this, among those who belong to a religious community just half (52%) say their religious community discusses mental health openly and without stigma.
Collaborative / Integrated Care
Improving access to mental health services and the overall health of patients.
Moore Equity in Mental Health 5K
Join APA our second annual Moore Equity in Mental Health 5K: Run, Walk & Roll on Saturday, July 9, 2022 in Washington, D.C. Proceeds will benefit APA Foundation's Moore Equity in Mental Health Community Grants Initiative.
Psychiatric Advance Directives
Patients often experience a lack of full control over important treatment decisions about their mental health, especially during times of mental health crisis. This can lead to suffering for patients and frustration for their families. Psychiatric advance directives (PADs) provide an opportunity for patients to outline their preferences about their mental health treatment in the event that they become unable to make such decisions for themselves in the future.
Bruno Lima Award for Excellence in Disaster Psychiatry
The Bruno Lima Award in Disaster Psychiatry recognizes outstanding contributions of APA members in the care and understanding of the victims of disaster.
Women
Learn more about treating women experiencing stress and trauma related to changing political and social environments.
As Midterms Approach, 79% of Americans Believe Mental Health Is a Public Health Emergency That Needs More Attention from Lawmakers
According to a new poll from the American Psychiatric Association (APA), four out of five (79%) adults say that the state of mental health in the U.S. is a public health emergency that merits more attention from lawmakers. Nearly three-quarters (71%) of adults say they are more likely to vote for a political candidate who makes an investment in mental health a priority. Eighty percent of those polled also indicated that they think children’s mental health constitutes a public health emergency. T
Media Advisory: APA to Hold Community Roundtable on Faith, Spirituality and Mental Health
The American Psychiatric Association (APA) will kick off the new year with a community roundtable, “It’s a Family Affair: Exploring the Intersection of Mental Health, Spirituality and Faith,” in partnership with Christ Community Church of Philadelphia and the Christian Mental Health Initiative.
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).