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Preparing for the Potential Upcoming Expiration of the Public Health Emergency (PHE) Flexibilities
The potential end of these flexibilities will mark a significant shift in the landscape of telemedicine. To prepare APA members for this shift, our Committee on Telepsychiatry provides you with the following guidance.
Cataract Surgery and Hearing Aids May Help Reduce the Risk of Dementia in Older Adults
Dementia affects an estimated 50 million people worldwide and about 4 million in the U.S., about 9% of adults 65 or older. In the past, several factors have been identified that reduce the risk of dementia, including educational level, high blood pressure, diabetes mellitus, obesity, smoking, sedentary lifestyle, depression, social isolation. Recent research says that in older adults, treatments for hearing and vision problems can also help reduce the risk of dementia.
Podcast Premiere: Season Two of Women Psychiatrists Caucus Chats Premieres This March
Anjali Gupta, M.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the Georgetown University School of Medicine.
Top Ten Things Physicians and the Public Should Know about Addiction; Resources Developed by Medical Associations Released Today
Today, four major U.S. medical associations released educational resources highlighting what physicians and the public should know about addiction. The American Psychiatric Association (APA), the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry (AAAP), the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), and the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), collaborated on the development of two “Top Ten” lists. These resources, with succinct and powerful facts about addiction, are aimed at helping to rai
Explore Sessions on Clinical Updates at the 2024 Annual Meeting
Check out some featured sessions in the Clinical Updates 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.”
An Interview with APA CEO and Medical Director Marketa Wills
Azza Hussein, M.A., with APA’s Division of Diversity and Health Equity, interviewed Marketa Wills, M.D., M.B.A., the new CEO and Medical Director of the American Psychiatric Association (APA). Her appointment is a historic milestone as she is the first woman and African American to hold this role.
Medicare Telehealth Requirement Delayed: A Step in the Right Direction
On March 14, Congress passed the Fiscal Year 2025 Continuing Resolution (H.R. 1968), which included a crucial extension of Medicare telehealth flexibilities.
New Titles Available from APA Publishing Include Guidance on Treating Addiction to Tobacco, Learning and Applying the DSM-5-TR®
American Psychiatric Association (APA) Publishing recently released books on a wide range of topics, from psychodermatology to transcranial magnetic stimulation and studying the DSM-5-TR®. The new titles are primarily intended for use by psychiatrists, psychiatric residents and medical students, social workers, and other behavioral health and mental health professionals.
American Psychiatric Association and National Medical Association Jointly Condemn Systemic Racism in America
Learn more about American Psychiatric Association and National Medical Association Jointly Condemn Systemic Racism in America at psychiatry.org
Moore Equity in Mental Health 2021 Virtual Event
APA in partnership with the APA Foundation, hosted its inaugural Moore Equity in Mental Health Virtual 5k July 9th, 2021, supporting mental health equity in BIPOC youth, education, and awareness around this issue.
2022 Mental Health Equity Ambassadors
Ambassadors are advocates for APA diversity and mental health equity programs, initiatives and policies and increase visibility both internally and externally and provide input and feedback to APA.