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What Is are Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders?
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a disorder in which people have recurring, unwanted thoughts, ideas or sensations (obsessions) that make them feel driven to do something repetitively (compulsions). The repetitive behaviors, such as hand washing, checking on things or cleaning, can significantly interfere with a person’s daily activities and social interactions.
Women, Disasters and Resilience
Do women experience disasters, including planning, preparedness, response and recovery, differently than men? That is the question examined in a new report from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The report looks at the long-held notion in disaster behavioral health research that "women are more vulnerable to adverse mental health consequences of disaster than are men."
Practice Guidance for COVID-19
APA has compiled practice guidance released by the Department of Health and Human Services and at the state level related to COVID-19 to assist psychiatrists with providing mental health and substance use services
Medicare Quality Payment Program
The Overview of Quality Payment Program will help you learn about these new programs and requirements.
What Are Specific Learning Disorders?
Specific learning disorders, or learning disabilities, are neurodevelopmental disorders that are typically diagnosed in early school-aged children, although may not be recognized until adulthood.
Trastorno por consumo de alcohol
El trastorno por consumo de alcohol (AUD por sus siglas en inglés) se produce cuando el consumo frecuente o excesivo de alcohol se vuelve difícil de controlar y provoca problemas en las relaciones, el trabajo, la escuela, la familia u otras áreas. AUD es común y, con frecuencia, no se trata. Existen tratamientos que funcionan, como medicamentos, terapias, y grupos de apoyo o autoayuda.
Creating Spanish/English Networks to Support Mental Health of Hispanic/Latinx Communities
“You are an agent of change,” emphasized Tatiana Falcone, M.D., a panelist on the 2023 APA Annual Meeting session “Creating Spanish/English Networks to Support Mental Health of Hispanic/Latinx Communities.”
¿Qué son suicidio y autolesión?
Sin embargo, el suicidio puede evitarse conociendo los factores de riesgo y detectando las señales de alertas. Conociendo y compartiendo esta información, se puede evitar la pérdida trágica de 130 personas al día causa del suicidio.
¿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.
Achieve Mental Health Equity Update: Spring 2024
In this quarterly issue of our Diversity and Health Equity Newsletter, we bring you exciting updates, and engaging story pieces about you, our members.