Integrated Behavioral Healthcare

Integrated behavioral health is an evolving way of organizing the care people receive when they go to a primary care clinic. When you are in an integrated behavioral health clinic, you should expect to address common medical problems and also talk about common psychiatric, behavioral, and social problems. When these areas of your health are understood and addressed together, you have a better chance of being healthy.

Special Populations

Learn more about how to use the Collaborative Care Model in the treatment of special patient populations.

APA Public Opinion Polls

APA monthly and annual public opinion polls on anxiety, mood, workplace mental health, children's mental health, climate change, and more.

Building Knowledge and Understanding to Help Prevent Suicide

• Anxiety, Depression

Each year more than 45,000 lives are lost to suicide in the U.S. Suicide is the fourth leading cause of death for adults 35 to 54 years old and the second leading cause of death for youth and young adults aged 10 to 34 years. (1) But there is hope. New research is helping us understand who is at greatest risk—and this understanding will help psychiatrists and the mental health field at large save lives.

Returning to School as the Pandemic Draws on: Addressing Concerns, Fears and Worries

• Patients and Families

Across the country, communities and families are challenged by the prospect of sending children back to school amidst the ongoing pandemic uncertainties. You and members of your community may be wondering: what should I consider when choosing to return to the classroom? How do we keep students and teachers safe? How are students coping mentally and emotionally? How can we tell when a child or teen might need help and support from a professional?  How can we make sure children can access the help

7 Tips for Using Social Media for Mental Well-being

• Healthy living for mental well-being, Patients and Families, Public awareness

Social wellness, a measure of connectedness with family, friends and community, is key in influencing happiness and positive mental health.(1,2) Research has shown social connection to be a protective factor against a host of mental health disorders, from depression to anxiety.(2) The quality and quantity of our social relationships can also impact our physical health.(3)

Myths and Facts Concerning Abortions and Mental Health

• Patients and Families, Public awareness, Women

The APA Council on Women’s Mental Health has put together a series of Myths and Facts everyone needs to know about abortion and mental health.

Sleep Disorders

Learn about sleep disorders, including symptoms, risk factors, treatment options, and answers to your questions.

Clinical Outcomes

Learn about telepsychiatry clinical outcomes in APA@s Telepsychiatry Toolkit.

The Transformative Power of Music in Mental Well-Being

• Healthy living for mental well-being, Patients and Families, Treatment

Music has always held a special place in our lives, forming an integral part of human culture for centuries. Whether we passively listen to our favorite songs or actively engage in music-making by singing or playing instruments, music can have a profound influence on our socio-emotional development and overall well-being.

Paid Courses

In-depth, clinically-focused content to equip you with practical skills to help you meet the challenges of daily practice.

Hoarding Disorder

Learn about hoarding disorder, including symptoms, risk factors, treatment options and answers to common questions.