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New APA Poll: One in Three Americans Feels Lonely Every Week
In May 2023, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, M.D., M.B.A., called loneliness a public health epidemic. The latest Healthy Minds Monthly Poll from the American Psychiatric Association (APA) finds that, early in 2024, 30% of adults say they have experienced feelings of loneliness at least once a week over the past year, while 10% say they are lonely every day.
APA Statement on the Anniversary of George Floyd’s Killing
One year ago today, George Floyd died at the hands of the police. His murder forced overdue conversations about the structural racism in the very roots of our nation. It also caused many to examine what was once considered business as usual.
APA Members: Remember to Vote by Jan. 31
Because of changes to the election guidelines in effect this year that are designed to even the playing field, APA helped to produce some additional materials about the candidates.
Explore Sessions on the Humanities at the 2023 APA Annual Meeting
Check out some featured sessions in the Humanities track at this year's Annual Meeting.
Explore Sessions for International Medical Graduates at the 2023 APA Annual Meeting
Check out some featured sessions in the International Medical Graduate track at this year's Annual Meeting.
Explore Sessions for Residents, Fellows, and Medical Students at the 2023 APA Annual Meeting
Check out some featured sessions in the new Residents, Fellows and Medical Students track at this year's Annual Meeting.
Texting Patients: Rules of the Road
Using text messaging to communicate with patients can be an easy and effective form of communication for many psychiatrists, and texting is often a preferred form of communication for patients. However, psychiatrists must be aware of relevant rules and regulations before hitting “send.”
Fostering College Student Mental Health and Resilience
College student mental health has been the focus of much attention in recent years. Mental health is integral to student success and mental health concerns among college students are an ongoing and systemic problem; not just a consequence of the pandemic.
Explore Sessions on Physician Well-being and Burnout at the 2024 Annual Meeting
Check out some featured sessions on Physician Well-being and Burnout at this year's Annual Meeting.
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.
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.
Explore Session on Humanities at the 2025 Annual Meeting
The field of Medical Humanities is considered an important complement to psychiatry's basic sciences and clinical mission, drawing on the creative and intellectual strengths of disciplines in the arts, social sciences, and the humanities to explore experiences of health and illness.