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What APA is Doing for You: Seeking Answers on COVID-19 Health Care Disparities
Among the global disruption caused by the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, we are seeing the alarming data about the impact that the virus is having on minority and underrepresented groups. While we are still coming to grips with the full implications of this pandemic, it is evident that these health disparities are a fact that is exacerbated by the COVID-19 crisis.
Exploring the Complexities of Resilience
Many children experience adversity and traumatic events. Researchers continue to try to understand resilience, or the trait that makes some children, and adults, better able than others to cope and adapt to adversity.
Mental Health Pathfinders: APA CEO & Medical Director Dr. Marketa M. Wills
In this episode of the Mental Health Pathfinders podcast, Marketa M. Wills, M.D., M.P.A., FAPA discusses her transition from Johns Hopkins to the American Psychiatric Association (APA) as CEO and Medical Director.
Leading Physician Groups: Medicaid Program Must Be Protected
For decades, the Medicaid program has provided health care coverage for millions of people, including children and parents, low-income adults, older adults, pregnant patients, individuals with mental health and substance use disorders and individuals with disabilities, in communities large and small, urban and rural.
Social Determinants of Mental Health Spotlight: Highlights from the Social Determinants of Mental Health Convening
The American Psychiatric Association recently hosted a groundbreaking convening focused on integrating social determinants of mental health (SDOMH) into psychiatric care and education.
Personal Perspectives on Major Depressive Disorder, Part 1
These podcasts include the real-life experiences of people with mental illness and family members. Some of the content includes discussions of topics such as suicide attempts and may be triggering.
Mental Health Equity Champion Spotlight – Dr. Jonathan Shepherd
Jonathan Shepherd, M.D., is a board-certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist. Dr. Shepherd is the Chief Clinical Officer for the District of Columbia Department of Behavioral Health. He is also a part-time staff psychiatrist at The Ross Center.
Update on Developments with Ryan Haight and Online Prescribing
Those of us involved in Telepsychiatry have been living with the Ryan Haight Act (RHA) since 2009. During this time, it has been more or less successful in achieving its original goal of reining in rogue internet pharmacies.
Grieving During a Pandemic
Coronavirus has taken the lives of more than 130,000 Americans and it continues devastating communities across the nation. It has also drastically changed the way families and friends can grieve their losses—those lost to COVID-19 and deaths from other causes that are also continuing during the pandemic.
‘Outbreak’ of Sudden Tics Among Teen Girls
Researchers in several countries are reporting that the pandemic has triggered an increase in the number of teen girls with tic-like behaviors that are severe, frequent and disabling.
APA Foundation Awards $20K Disaster Relief Grant to Languages of Care
The American Psychiatric Association Foundation (APAF) recently awarded Languages of Care a $20,000 multi-year grant from its Ukraine Disaster Relief Fund. This grant will specifically support Languages of Care’s work to translate and provide mental-health-related resources and supports in Ukraine.
February Issues of APA Journals Feature Research on the Substance and Behavioral Addictions, Eradicating Stigma, and More
The latest issues of three American Psychiatric Association journals, The American Journal of Psychiatry, Psychiatric Services, and Focus are now available online.