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March Issues of APA Journals Cover New Insights into Treatments for Anxiety, Depression, Substance Use Disorder, ADHD and More
The latest issues of two American Psychiatric Association journals, The American Journal of Psychiatry and Psychiatric Services are now available online.
Gambling Disorder Screening Day: What You Should Know
Over the past couple of years, there has been a tremendous increase in the availability and easy access to gambling, especially sports betting, across the country. It would have been hard to miss the recent barrage of advertising around sports betting. Online and mobile phone access also increases the potential for individuals to develop problems with gambling.
How Overflow Sessions Work at the Annual Meeting
Popular sessions can fill to capacity at the Annual Meeting. When this happens, your selected session will likely broadcast audio and slides to an overflow room.
Master Your Profession with In-Depth Master Courses
The paid Master Courses are full-day, in-depth events within the event. Multiple expert faculty lead each Master Course in a hands-on way. All day long, they focus on deep, actionable knowledge to enhance your practice around real-world, everyday topics and challenges.
Challenge Your Knowledge in the MindGames Masters Game at the APA Annual Meeting
MindGames Masters: Subspecialty Review is a three-part educational experience for psychiatrists to assess their knowledge and learn more about five subspecialties in an engaging, fun, and competitive format!
APA Will Not Hold Its 2020 Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, Planning an Online Educational Product
The American Psychiatric Association (APA) today announced the 2020 Annual Meeting in Philadelphia will not take place in the wake of numerous travel restrictions and public health guidance associated with the pandemic spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). The meeting was scheduled for April 25-29. In lieu of the Annual Meeting, the APA will work with speakers to develop an online educational product this spring.
As Holiday Season Begins, America’s Stress Rises, But Less About COVID-19
A new poll from the American Psychiatric Association (APA) released today shows that while nearly a third of Americans report that they anticipate being more stressed out this holiday season than last year, they are less worried about spreading or contracting COVID at a festive gathering. They report being most worried about affording holiday gifts.
What the Pandemic Is Teaching Us About How to Address Addiction
NIDA Director Nora Volkow, M.D., discusses recent findings she will be elaborating on at the 2023 APA Annual Meeting.
Many Hispanic American Parents Are Concerned About the Pandemic’s Effects on Their Children’s Mental Health
In a new poll from the American Psychiatric Association (APA), Hispanic parents were more likely to agree they were concerned about the pandemic’s effects on their children’s mental health than other groups (67% versus 49% non-Hispanics).
How Do We Cope with Loneliness?
With about 33% 0f people saying they report feeling lonely once a week or more, a new APA Healthy Minds survey looks at how people are coping. According to the poll, men and women and older and younger adults are using different strategies to deal with these feelings. Overall, younger adults are more likely to feel lonely than older adults. For example, 43% of young adults aged 18 to 34 feel lonely at least once a week compared to only 17% of adults 65 and older
Technical Specifications & Troubleshooting for the Virtual Meeting
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New App Will Help People with Serious Mental Illness Develop a Crisis Plan
A new mobile app, My Mental Health Crisis Plan, allows individuals who have serious mental illness to create a plan to guide their treatment during a mental health crisis. The app was developed by SMI Adviser, an initiative administered by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) and funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).