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What Is Narcissistic Personality Disorder?
Many people may be familiar with the casual use of the term narcissist, referring to a person who is very self-centered, boastful and hungry for attention and admiration. However, narcissistic personality disorder, a condition described in the DSM-5-TR*, is more severe, persistent and problematic.
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
If you are an APA member, you can access to two comprehensive HIPAA guides.
¿Qué es la depresión?
La depresión (el trastorno depresivo mayor) es una enfermedad común y grave que afecta negativamente la manera de sentir, pensar y actuar.
¿Qué son los trastornos del sueño?
Los trastornos del sueño (o los trastornos del sueño y la vigilia) implican problemas con la calidad, el tiempo y la cantidad de sueño, que resulta en angustia y dificultades para funcionar durante el día. Los trastornos del sueño y la vigilia suelen ocurrir junto con enfermedades u otros trastornos mentales, como la depresión, la ansiedad o los trastornos cognitivos. Existen varios tipos diferentes de trastornos del sueño y la vigilia, de los cuales el insomnio es el más común. Otros trastornos
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
Maternal Mental Health: A Brief Look at the Impact of Birth Trauma
For some women, childbirth can be a traumatic event often associated with birth complications or a near miss for maternal mortality 1. A traumatic birth involves a perceived or life-threatening series of events that result in severe injury or death of the infant or mother. This traumatic experience increases the risk of developing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after birth and can lead to challenges with attachment between the birthing parent and their infant
NIDA Sessions to Examine Treating Substance Use During Pandemic
In addition to a lecture from NIDA Director Nora Volkow, M.D., on the social determinants of substance use disorders (SUDs), the NIDA research track will feature sessions on the potential of psychedelics for treating SUDs and the connections between SUDs and sleep disorders.
Adicción a la tecnología: redes sociales, juegos en línea, y más
La tecnología se ha vuelto clave para el funcionamiento eficiente de muchos aspectos de nuestras vidas y vital para la conexión social de muchas personas. Nuestros teléfonos inteligentes o smartphones se han vuelto compañeros constantes para muchos de nosotros. Sin embargo, el uso excesivo, compulsivo o fuera de control de diversos tipos de tecnologías es un motivo de creciente preocupación.
April Issues of APA Journals Cover Treatment for Irritability in Youth, Collaborative Psychopharmacology, Disparities in Use of Restraint, and More
The latest issues of three American Psychiatric Association journals, The American Journal of Psychiatry, Psychiatric Services and The American Journal of Psychotherapy are now available online.