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APA Foundation Earns Three Gold Telly Awards for Video Promoting Mental Health Advocacy
The American Psychiatric Association Foundation (APAF) has been named the winner of three Gold Telly Awards for an educational video promoting the foundation’s Notice. Talk. Act.® framework. The official award titles are Gold Telly for Social Video – Not for Profit, Gold Telly for Social Video – Social Impact, and Gold Telly for Social Video – Workplace Culture. The Telly Awards have been recognizing excellence in digital storytelling for over 15 years.
As Valentine’s Day Approaches, Americans Feel Good About Their Social Connections, Value Friendships for Mental Health Impact
As heart-shaped candy boxes line the aisles of pharmacies and grocery stores nationwide, the majority of Americans (62%) said their friends had a mostly positive impact on their mental health, ahead of their children (48%), their extended family (47%), their spouse or partner (46%) and their parents (42%), among others.
West Virginia Follows Trend of Individual States Advancing Telemedicine Policy
West Virginia state house delegates have recently approved a bill that its sponsors hope will expand access to mental and behavioral health medications.
Mental Health Pathfinders: Dr. Mary H. Roessel on the Mental Health of Indigenous Peoples
In honor of National Native American Heritage Month, Dr. Mary Hasbah Roessel joins us to discuss her experiences and insights into the mental health care needs of Indigenous communities, particularly focusing on the Navajo culture.
Recovery is a Process
National Recovery Month in September highlights the issue on the issue of recovery from mental health and substance use disorders. As an addiction psychiatrist, I hope that attention to recovery continues throughout the year. For many people receiving treatment, recovery is a continuous journey. There is no end or month of celebration; rather it is an ongoing process.
Explore Sessions on Well-being and Burnout at the 2023 APA Annual Meeting
Check out some featured sessions in the Well-being and Burnout track at this year's Annual Meeting.
Supporting International Medical Graduates is Crucial for Mental Health Care in America
International Medical Graduates (IMGs) play a huge part as we work to address care gaps, weather the effects of the pandemic, and achieve greater health equity in the United States. They are often the unsung heroes of psychiatry, many working to fill in shortages in underserved and rural areas, while meeting their waiver requirements before applying for permanent resident status.
Address Your Feelings During This Election Cycle and Seek Medical Care if Needed
During these uncertain times, it can be very difficult to manage all that is happening around us: the pandemic, job and financial insecurities, police brutality leading to protests and community unrest, and uneasiness around the voting process and the election outcome.
Media Advisory: APA Releases New Recommendations for Reporters Covering the AAPI Community and Anti-AAPI Hate and Violence
The unprecedented rise in anti-AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) hate incidents and crimes that began during the COVID pandemic has taken a heavy mental health toll on the AAPI community — high levels of stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma-related symptoms have been reported.
Purpose in Life Can Lead to Less Stress, Better Mental Well-being
What is purpose in life? It means having a central, organizing life aim, an overall sense of direction in one's life, and a belief that one’s life activities are valuable and important — making a positive mark on the world. Research indicates that having a purpose in life is good for mental health. For example, having greater purpose in life was significantly associated with lower levels of depression and anxiety.
American Psychiatric Association Foundation Announces Support for Two Efforts Providing COVID-19 Relief to Health Care Workers: CopeNYP and Frontline Foods
Learn more about American Psychiatric Association Foundation Announces Support for Two Efforts Providing COVID-19 Relief to Health Care Workers: CopeNYP and Frontline Foods at psychiatry.org
Mental Health Equity Champion Spotlight: Amir Ahuja, M.D.
Dr. Ahuja is a Board-Certified Psychiatrist and Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. He is a leading voice for the LGBTQ+ community.