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March Issues of American Psychiatric Association Journals Cover Advances in Depression Treatment, Suicide Risk Screening, and Mental Health Help Seeking Among Indigenous Populations
The March issues of two of the American Psychiatric Association’s journals, The American Journal of Psychiatry and Psychiatric Services are now available online.
Digital Mental Health: What Do Clinicians Need to Know?
As we approach the end of 2022, many of us are thinking about what changes we want to make in the coming year. You may be looking to technology to enable those positive changes through guided meditation apps, digital activity tracking, or positive habit-forming through digital nudges.
Elevating Bebe Moore Campbell's Legacy in 2023: APA's Dynamic Approach to National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month: Part 2
In response to the U.S. Surgeon General's advisory on the youth mental health crisis in the U.S., APA held the inaugural APA Moore Equity in Mental Health Youth Summit on July 12. Through this one-day summit, APA collaborated with the Marion Barry Youth Leadership Institute to design a youth-centered mental health event focused on cultivating mental wellness among 150 young people of color in Washington, D.C. This summit aimed to increase mental health awareness, empower youth to advocate for th
The Impact of Trauma – Even from a Distance
Many Americans have been repeatedly exposed to images and videos of disturbing violent scenes in the news and on social media. It is widely known that direct exposure to traumatic events can lead to mental health impacts such as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Yet even without direct exposure, indirect and repeated exposure to videos of violent racist attacks can also have harmful effects on mental health.
August Issues of American Psychiatric Association Journals Cover Alcohol Use Disorder, Interventions for PTSD and Psychedelics in Psychiatry
The latest issues of three of the American Psychiatric Association’s journals, The American Journal of Psychiatry, Psychiatric Services and Focus are now available online.
APA Appoints Vishal Madaan, M.D., Chief of Education and Deputy Medical Director
The American Psychiatric Association today announced that after a nationwide search, Vishal Madaan, M.D., will be its Chief of Education and Deputy Medical Director. In this role, Madaan will oversee the APA’s Education Division, and work closely with the APA Council on Medical Education and Lifelong Learning to provide high-quality and innovative medical education for psychiatrists and other mental health clinicians to advance patient care.
The Cumulative Effect of Rural Residence, Mental Health Care Disparities and Communities of Color
“Don’t sleep on a rural setting.” This poignant comment came from an audience member at the 2023 APA Annual Meeting session, “The Cumulative Effect of Rural Residence, Mental Health Care Disparities and Communities of Color.”
Poll: American Workers are Increasingly Comfortable Talking about Mental Health in the Workplace
The COVID-19 pandemic and required isolation and economic consequences have negatively impacted the mental health of many Americans. The pandemic has also changed the way we work, with many people at home or adopting physical distancing requirements and masks. In addition, many Americans are also juggling work and helping their children who are distance learning.
Lifestyle Psychiatry
We are often reminded that exercise, good nutrition and enough sleep are good for your physical and mental health. Those are among the lifestyle aspects that are part of an approach to psychiatry called lifestyle psychiatry. Lifestyle psychiatry focuses on addressing psychiatric disorders through an integrated, holistic approach to health, which includes recommendations for exercise, diet, sleep and mindfulness practice for helping people manage their psychiatric disorders.
Psychodermatology: Addressing the Skin - Mental Health Connections
There are many complex connections between skin conditions and mental health conditions. Psychodermatology is the subspecialty that addresses these connections. A recent Special Section in Psychiatric News, authored by Mohammad Jafferany, M.D., professor of psychodermatology, psychiatry, and behavioral sciences at Central Michigan University College of Medicine, addressed it.
Register for Educational Sessions Leading the Way in Psychiatric Practice
The 2024 APA Annual Meeting Ethics Track features a range of topics at the forefront of psychiatric practice.
American Psychiatric Association Statement in Response to the AAPA House of Delegates Decision to Change Their Professional Title to "Physician Associate"
Patients deserve a clear understanding of the roles played by all those who partner in their care, as they already experience difficulty in identifying who is or is not a physician. It is important to provide transparency and clarity, not create more confusion, and put their safety at risk.