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Dr. Petros Levounis Takes Office as APA President
Petros Levounis, M.D., M.A., an internationally renowned addiction expert and advocate of LBGTQ+ mental health, began his term as president of the American Psychiatric Association (APA) at the 2023 APA Annual Meeting in San Francisco. Levounis, who is married to actor and filmmaker Lukas Hassel, is currently professor and chair of the Department of Psychiatry and associate dean at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. He is also the chief of service at University Hospital in Newark, New Jersey, and
APA Foundation Library Hosting Exhibition, Town Hall for Black History Month on Central State Hospital
The American Psychiatric Foundation’s Melvin Sabshin, M.D., Library and Archives is hosting an exhibition and a virtual town hall on the history of Central State Hospital, the first mental health care facility for African Americans in the country.
Experts Offer Tips for Navigating Mental Health Apps for Youth
Mobile apps for mental health and wellness have changed the way that people—particularly youth—track and care for their mental health. With more than 10,000 mental health–related apps on the market today, d how can mental health professionals help youth navigate their options and decide what usage, if any, is appropriate?
Black History Month: Resistance, Accountability, and Progress
As we begin Black History Month, we are both encouraged to celebrate and challenged to understand the essential role that Black Americans play in U.S. History. While this time is devoted to recognizing the experiences and successes of Black Americans, it is also a chance for government to take accountability for the role that it has played in the historical disenfranchisement of Black Americans. These commemorative practices play a role in the collective healing of marginalized communities. Furt
COVID-19 and Telepsychiatry Frequently Asked Questions
COVID-19 and Telepsychiatry Frequently Asked Questions
Buprenorphine Prescriber Training
APA offers a number of training approaches for medication assisted treatment.
Dr. Vivian Pender Is Named APA President-Elect
The members of the American Psychiatric Association (APA) have chosen Vivian Pender, M.D., as the medical society’s next president-elect. The results were released today but are not official until the APA Board of Trustees confirms them at its March meeting.
Explore Sessions from SAMHSA and SMI Adviser
These sessions, presented by the SAMHSA and SMI Adviser, will explore strategies and tools for treating patients with serious mental illness
Explore Sessions from SAMHSA and SMI Adviser
These sessions, presented by the SAMHSA and SMI Adviser, will explore strategies and tools for treating patients with serious mental illness.
Social Determinants of Mental Health: Economic Stability
Individuals facing financial insecurity or unemployment are at higher risk of developing mood disorders, anxiety, and substance use disorders.
Confronting the Challenge of Mental Health Stigma: A New Report and a New National Initiative
In a report issued Oct. 9, The Lancet Commission on Ending Stigma and Discrimination in Mental Health issues a call to action to “act now to stop stigma and to start inclusion.” The report summarizes extensive research around the world, highlights the results of an international survey, and provides recommendations for actions by a range of stakeholders.