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    Choosing Wisely

    On April 23, 2015 APA published a revision to the third item on its Choosing Wisely list to better reflect that there are instances in which dementia-associated symptoms (e.g., aggressive behavior due to paranoid delusions) pose an acute threat to the individual and others, and in these instances antipsychotic medications must be used before formal nonpharmacologic measures can be instituted.

    Social Determinants of Mental Health

    Social determinants of mental health (SDoMH) refer to the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age, which significantly impact mental health outcomes.

    ¿Qué es una enfermedad mental?

    Las enfermedades mentales son afecciones de salud que implican cambios en las emociones, el pensamiento o el comportamiento (o una combinación de estos). Las enfermedades mentales pueden estar asociadas con angustia o problemas de funcionamiento en las actividades sociales, laborales o familiares.

    Lifestyle Factors Key to Reducing Risk for Dementia, Late Life Depression

    • Depression, Healthy living for mental well-being, Older adults, Patients and Families

    A recent study highlights the lifestyle factors that can be protective against age-related brain conditions, including depression and late life depression. The research used the “Brain Care Score,” measuring lifestyle factors, and found that a higher Brain Care Score is associated with a lower risk of age-related brain disease, including stroke, late-life depression, and dementia.

    Structural Racism Task Force

    The APA Presidential Task Force to Address Structural Racism Throughout Psychiatry was formed by APA President Dr. Jeffrey Geller in June 2020.

    Cannabis

    Learn about various aspects of treating cannabis use disorders, including clinical, training, and policy considerations. As new topics emerge, more resources and information will be added to this page. The resources covers topics from the APA Work Group on Cannabis with the Council on Addiction Psychiatry, training, practice/clinical, and legal issues from leading psychiatrists.

    Interoperability and Information Blocking

    When Congress passed the 21st Century Cures Act in 2016, it included in it Section 4004, which specifies certain practices that could constitute information blocking. In May 2020, the ONC released its Final Rule for 21st Century Cures. An overview of the Rule, its complete text, and various Fact Sheets can be accessed here.

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