Suicidio y autolesión

Suicidio es el acto de quitarse deliberadamente la vida. Una persona que se suicida posea la intención de morir y causa su propia muerte.

Assembly District Branch Best Practice Award

The Assembly District Branch Best Practice Award recognizes a District Branch for exemplary standard practices and/or innovative programs.

Ronald A. Shellow Award

The Ronald A. Shellow Award recognizes departing members of the Assembly who have served the Assembly far beyond the general standards of service shown by most members of the Assembly.

Minority and Underrepresented (M/UR) Caucus Elections

APA has seven M/UR Caucuses open to all members who are interested in topics concerning psychiatrists or patients belonging to APA-recognized minority and underrepresented groups. Each caucus elects their leadership on an annual basis.

Agnes Purcell McGavin Award for Prevention

The Agnes Purcell McGavin Award for Prevention recognizes a child and adolescent psychiatrist who has made significant contributions to the prevention of mental disorders in children and adolescents.

Frank J. Menolascino Award

The Frank J. Menolascino Award recognizes an individual who has made significant contributions to psychiatric services for persons with intellectual development disorders/development disabilities, through direct clinical services.

Social Determinants of Mental Health: Social Environment

The social environment, including relationships, social networks, and exposure to discrimination, racism, or violence, has profound effects on mental health.

Special Populations

View resources for Resident-Fellow Members related to treating diverse patient populations, cultural competencies, and special groups such as children and adolescents, women, and the elderly.

Telepsychiatry Best Practices

Learn about practice guidelines for telepsychiatry in APA@s Telepsychiatry Toolkit.

Hartford-Jeste Award for Future Leaders in Geriatric Psychiatry

The Hartford-Jeste Award for Future Leaders in Geriatric Psychiatry recognizes an early-career geriatric psychiatrist who has made noteworthy contributions to geriatric psychiatry through excellence in research, teaching, clinical practice, and community service.

Agnes Purcell McGavin Award for Distinguished Career Achievement in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Agnes Purcell McGavin Award for Distinguished Career Achievement in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry recognizes outstanding career achievement in child and adolescent psychiatry.

George Tarjan Award

The George Tarjan Award recognizes a physician who has made significant contributions to the enhancement of the integration of international medical graduate into American psychiatry.