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Stress And Trauma
Learn more about treating historically marginalized populations experiencing stress and trauma related to changing political and social environments.
New APA Poll Shows Surge in Anxiety Among Americans Top Causes Are Safety, COVID-19, Health, Gun Violence, and the Upcoming Election
According to a new public opinion poll released today by the American Psychiatric Association (APA), 62% of Americans feel more anxious than they did at this time last year. That marks a sizable increase over APA polls of the past three years, in which the number has ranged between 32% and 39%.
Theresa M. Miskimen Rivera, M.D., Assumes Office of APA President 
At the conclusion of the American Psychiatric Association’s Annual Meeting in Los Angeles, Theresa M. Miskimen Rivera, M.D., DLFAPA, began her one-year tenure as the organization’s new president. With more than 30 years of public sector clinical practice, Miskimen Rivera intends to focus her presidential year on empowering and advancing the needs of the psychiatric workforce. 
Membership Committee
The Membership Committee has principal responsibility for membership recruitment and retention activities and reports to the Board.
Personal Perspectives on Family Engagement and Support
Ken Duckworth, M.D., chief medical officer, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) leads a deep discussion with individuals who reflect on their years of lived experience with serious mental illness (SMI) and the critical role family members played in their journeys.
Jim Obergefell, Lead Plaintiff in Landmark Same-Sex Marriage Case, to Address APA
Obergerfell will receive the John Fryer 50th Anniversary Speech Award on Tuesday at 8 a.m. at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. This special event, titled “Special APA CEO Breakfast Session: John Fryer 50th Anniversary Speech Award Celebration,” will commemorate the appearance of psychiatrist John Fryer, M.D., in disguise at the 1972 APA Annual Meeting to announce that he was gay.
Council on Healthcare Systems and Financing
Learn more about volunteer opportunities with the Council on Healthcare Systems and Financing.
Transitioning to Residency During COVID-19
There have been significant changes to medical student education due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, including transition to remote learning and cancelation of clerkships and electives. View APA@s guide to navigating this your transition to residency during this time.
Writing Letters of Support to Insurers and Surgeons
Learn about the basics of writing support letters for gender-affirming procedures.
APA Joint Provider Program
APA jointly provides CME for APA District Branches (DBs), affiliated groups, and external organizations.