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    Exploring a Strengths-Based Approach to Neurodiversity

    April is Autism Acceptance Month, drawing attention to the needs and concerns of people on the autism spectrum and other neurodiverse individuals. A new book, “Neurodiversity: From Phenomenology to Neurobiology and Enhancing Technologies,” explores a strengths-based approach to a broad array of neurodiversity.

    Ramaswamy Viswanathan, M.D., Is Named APA President-Elect

    The American Psychiatric Association (APA) members have chosen Ramaswamy Viswanathan, M.D., DrMedSc, DLFAPA, as the medical society’s next president-elect. The results were released today but are not official until the APA Board of Trustees confirms them at its March meeting.

    Personal Perspectives on Care and Recovery

    Ken Duckworth, M.D., chief medical officer, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) leads a deep and personal discussion with individuals who have years of lived experience with serious mental illness (SMI).

    Supporting Research Into Gun Violence is a Vital Public Health Concern

    • What APA is Doing For You

    As physicians, we rely on a science-based approach to problem solving and know that solutions must be developed through evidence and extensive research. The APA believes that robust study into the underlying causes of gun violence and the effectiveness of potential interventions is necessary to reversing course and preventing further injury, death and other harms to society resulting from firearms.

    Sleeping Like a Pro

    • Patients and Families, Sleep Disorders

    Athletes are particularly adept at combining mind and body to maximize performance in sport. However, the same does not always apply to performance in sleep. Most researchers and doctors recommend 7 to 9 hours of sleep per night at a minimum, and less than that is considered insufficient sleep. While the overall rate of insufficient sleep in the general population is high, athletes are even more likely to suffer from lack of shut eye. Whether it’s due to traveling, practice schedules, or balanci

    Is CMS Expanding Telemedicine Service Reimbursement?

    On July 12, 2018, the Centers for Medicare @ Medicaid Services published the proposed 2019 revisions to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. CMS limits telemedicine payment based on service, provider, technology and patient location. Now, CMS is considering reducing some of these restrictions.

    Finding Inspiration at the Royal College International Congress

    • APA Leadership

    Each summer I have the pleasure of attending the Royal College of Psychiatry’s (RCP) International Congress. It is one of my very favorite destinations of the year because it truly lives up to its name as a gathering of some of the top minds in mental health from all over the globe.

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