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5 Key Things to Know About Kids and Climate Change
Many adults are anxious and concerned about the potential impacts of climate change – and many kids are too. Younger adults are more likely to be concerned that older adults, according to a recent APA poll, specifically More than half (57%) of young adults (18-34 years) feel climate change is already impacting the mental health of Americans compared to 41% of those 65 and older. Just over half (51%) of 18–34-year-olds are anxious about the impact of climate change on their own mental health comp
Youth Perspectives on Climate Change and Mental Health
Two new studies look at youth concerns about climate change and its impacts, including mental health, and at the impacts on youth mental health of exposure to climate-related disasters and mental distress.
Americans’ Pets Offer Mental Health Support to Their Owners, 1 out of 5 Pet Owners Has an Emotional Support Animal
They say in Washington, if you want a friend, get a dog. The results of an American Psychiatric Association Healthy Minds Monthly Poll released jointly with the American Veterinary Medical Association seem to align with that adage: Among the many mental health benefits of pets, nearly two-thirds of pet owners say that their animals offer companionship (65%), are a true friend (65%) and provide unconditional love and support (64%).
Explore Sessions on Diversity & Health Equity at the 2024 Annual Meeting
Check out some featured sessions on Diversity & Health Equity at this year's Annual Meeting.
Pets and Mental Health: 2025 Social Media Toolkit
We're back again with #Paws4MentalHealth! We’re celebrating the mental health impact of our cats, dogs and other furry (and not furry) friends. Join the movement and take a "paws" in your day to share how your pets positively influence your well-being. Let's make this a month to remember! #Paws4MentalHealth
Chief's Corner – Dr. Regina James
Welcome to Women's History Month. This month, we are highlighting yet another phenomenal woman and mental health equity champion, Dr. Mary Hasbah Roessel.
APA Foundation Encourages Action with First Major Mental Health Public Awareness Initiative
The APA Foundation announces the launch of Mental Health Care Works, a new public awareness campaign empowering individuals to take the first step to address their mental health.
Air Pollution’s Impact on Mental Health
Air pollution is a major environmental health risk — the links between air pollution and health conditions such as respiratory and cardiovascular diseases are well established. Though less well-understood, there is substantial evidence that air pollution also impacts mental health.
Washington ABC7: Mental Health 5K
Seven's on your side raising awareness of the mental and health needs of children of color in the district. The American Psychiatric Association hosts its first annual "Moore Equity In Mental Health 5K." Dr. Regina James, Chief of the Division of Diversity and Health Equity joined us to discuss the event.
APA Statement on Psychiatry and Global Unrest
The American Psychiatric Association (APA) represents the physicians who deal with the interrelationship between physical and mental health and touch on human emotion, social connection, thought, and behavior. APA asserts that no matter where political lines are drawn, the human and societal tolls of war and conflict are devastating and have immediate and downstream effects on mental health.
MEDIA ADVISORY: Twitter Chat to Focus on Veterans Mental Health
As we stop this week to honor the sacrifice of our nation’s more than 17 million military veterans, the American Psychiatric Association will host a Veterans Mental Health Twitter Chat where participants can learn more about the impact of numerous serious mental health issues facing this population.
COVID-19 Mental Health Impacts: Resources for Psychiatrists
With COVID-19 evolving rapidly across the world, APA’s Committee on Psychiatric Dimensions of Disasters and the APA’s Council on International Psychiatry compiled the following list of resources for psychiatrists.