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Acclaimed Public Interest Lawyer and New York Times Best-selling Author Bryan Stevenson to Headline Monday's Plenary
Back for the 2024 Annual Meeting: the Monday plenary "Emerging Voices: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging" will feature an Impactful Address from Bryan Stevenson, founder and Executive Director of the Equal Justice Initiative.
American Journal of Psychiatry Articles Honored as 2021 Leading Research Achievements in Mental Illness
Four articles published in 2021 by the The American Journal of Psychiatry have been honored by the Brain and Behavior Research Foundation as 2021 Leading Research Achievements for notable contributions to research on mental illness and the biology of the brain by its grantees, prizewinners, and scientific council members.
Culture Corner: Culinary Medicine for Positive Mental and Physical Health
Variety may be the spice of life, but a variety of spices might be just what the doctor orders for a long and healthy life. Spices bring dishes to life, defining flavor profiles that impart distinctiveness to cuisines.
Returning to School Safely: Managing Anxiety and Fears about COVID-19 and Gun Violence
The start of an academic year can bring fear and uncertainty for many, this year concerns may be compounded by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and recent gun violence-linked mass casualties. Incidents of school shootings and gun violence have a devastating impact far beyond those directly affected. We are left with several unanswered questions and the lingering fear of future events. As schools reopen, the questions many families now face are: Is my child safe at school? How can I protect my child
Americans Express Worry Over Personal Safety in Annual Anxiety and Mental Health Poll
The results of an annual poll conducted by the American Psychiatric Association show that 70% of U.S. adults say they feel anxious or extremely anxious about keeping themselves or their families safe. While the number is lower than what was reported during the early onset of the pandemic in 2020, it is 6% higher than in the past two years.
Ramaswamy Viswanathan, M.D., Dr.Med.Sc., Assumes Office of APA President
Ramaswamy Viswanathan, M.D., Dr.Med.Sc., a longtime advocate for mental health, medical educator, and clinician-researcher, began his term as president of the American Psychiatric Association (APA) at the conclusion of the organization’s 2024 Annual Meeting in New York City.
Complicated Grief: When Time Doesn’t Ease the Pain of Loss
Everyone will experience loss of loved ones in their lives and grief is a natural response. It is also a very individual process. Anniversaries, holidays, and other milestones are often particularly difficult. As painful as the process of grief can be, with support of family and friends, most people go through it without needing the help of a mental health professional. However, some experience severe, prolonged and disabling grief symptoms, referred to as complicated grief.
Pets and Mental Health: Social Media Toolkit
In March, The American Psychiatric Association (APA) is focusing on promoting celebrating the mental health impact of our cats, dogs and other furry (and not furry) friends with #Paws4MentalHealth. During the month we are encouraging everyone to take a break, get up, stretch, and share a pic of their pet and how they positively impact their mental health
AJ Klein, Linebacker for the Buffalo Bills, Talks Mental Health and the NFL
Austin Kayser, a 4th year medical student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health had the opportunity to sit down and talk with NFL linebacker AJ Klein of the Buffalo Bills. They talked about mental health in the NFL, stigma, recent high-profile cases of athletes sitting out for mental health reasons, and the value of therapy, among other topics.
PsychNews Special Report: Exploring Psychodermatology with Dr. Mohammad Jafferany
This episode of Psych News Special Report delves into the emerging field of psychodermatology, exploring the intricate relationship between skin conditions and mental health.
Clinician Bias and Disparities in the Mental Health Treatment Continuum
Gabriel Escontrias Jr., Managing director for the Division of Diversity and Health Equity, joins panelists Dr. Junji Takeshita, Dr. Carmen Black and Dr. Michele Durham as they touch on the present state of progress toward equity, the mismatch between educational hierarchy and emerging DEIB efforts, how to be an effective advocate in a politically charged environment and so much more.
Could Psychedelics be Used to Treat Mental Illness?
There has been increased interest and research in psychedelics as a treatment for mental illness in recent years. A new review study concludes that while research is still preliminary, psychedelics, such as lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), show promise for treating conditions including treatment-resistant depression, anxiety and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).