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    Mindfulness in Psychiatry: A Bridge to Wellbeing for Diverse Populations

    • Diverse populations, Healthy living for mental well-being

    “Your breath is a tool that you have with you at all times, anywhere you go, always readily available.” Lisa Fortuna, M.D., M.P.H., MDiv, shared this insight on the therapeutic potential of the breath during the American Psychiatric Association’s virtual panel discussion “Meditation and Mindfulness: A Cultural Bridge to Mental Wellbeing.”

    Committee on Reimbursement for Psychiatric Care

    The Committee on Reimbursement for Psychiatric Care is charged with advising and informing APA policy development and advocacy efforts regarding public and private sector reimbursement, with a particular focus on new payment models.

    ¿A quién le afecta el cambio climático?

    El cambio climático afecta de manera desproporcionada a las personas en el Sur Global. En los Estados Unidos, aquellos que viven en entornos físicos pobres, o que tienen una menor capacidad para acceder a la atención médica y menos poder para lograr soluciones políticas para los impactos climáticos en sus vecindarios tienen una mayor carga de impactos climáticos. La población infantil, la juventud, la tercera edad, los enfermos crónicos, las personas con deficiencias cognitivas o de movilidad, l

    American Psychiatric Association Foundation Awarded $379,200 from Brave of Heart Fund to Address Frontline Healthcare Worker Burnout

    The American Psychiatric Association Foundation (APAF) has been awarded a $379,200 grant from the Brave of Heart Fund to help address the well-being and burnout concerns of frontline healthcare workers. Over the next two years, the APAF’s Center on Workplace Mental Health will use the grant to convene experts for roundtables on key topics, leverage the power of storytelling through interviews with hospital leadership, call attention to the issue with the public and with healthcare system leaders

    Marking Two Years of 988: The Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

    • Patients and Families, Public awareness

    Two years ago, on July 16, 2022, a new, easy-to-remember, three-digit number (9-8-8) to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline became available across the United States. The three-digit number provides easy access to crisis services for people with mental health and substance use issues and helps reduce the stigma surrounding these conditions. The 9-8-8 number is considered the 9-1-1 of mental health and substance use issues. The goal of 9-8-8 is to have 24/7 crisis call centers (someone

    PsychNews Special Report: February 2025 The Complexities of Medication Management in Psychiatry

    This episode of Psych News Special Report delves into the complexities of prescribing psychotropic medications for medically ill patients. Dr. Adrian Preda and Dr. Jim Levinson discuss the challenges faced by psychiatrists, including pharmacokinetics, drug interactions, and the importance of collaboration with other healthcare providers. They emphasize the need for careful medication management, especially in patients with complex medical histories, and highlight the risks of not addressing psyc

    Marketa Wills, M.D., M.B.A., Named Next CEO and Medical Director of the American Psychiatric Association

    After a nationwide search, today the American Psychiatric Association announced that its new CEO and Medical Director will be Marketa Wills, M.D., M.B.A. Wills has decades of experience in driving innovation and promoting quality mental health care. She currently serves as the Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer of Johns Hopkins Health Plans, has a clinical practice at University of South Florida Student Health Services in Tampa, Florida, sits on for profit and not-for profit boards,

    Medicaid Advocacy Toolkit

    APA has created this toolkit with the most up-to-date information, resources, and ways for psychiatrists to get involved in advocacy.

    Immigrants and Refugees

    Homicide reviews and analyses have consistently documented an over-representation of immigrant and refugee women among IPV-related homicide victims compared with U.S. born 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.

    Recognizing Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month

    In 2008, Congress passed a resolution that established the month of July as Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. This month highlights the following aims: To improve access to mental health treatment and services. To address the need for improved access to care, treatment, and services for those diagnosed with severe and persistent mental health disorders. To enhance public awareness of mental illness and mental illness among minorities.

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