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Hire Me! How to Evaluate Telehealth Job Opportunities
Is it possible for a psychiatrist to work from home? Cut commute costs and time down to zero? And still be able to serve patients@ needs?
How to Help When Dementia Leads to Agitation
Dementia is a rapidly growing public health problem affecting around 50 million people around the world, according to a recent World Health Organization (WHO) report. It is a major cause of disability and dependency among adults, often causing significant caregiving and financial stress on families. People with dementia may develop agitation or psychosis which can be very challenging for caregivers. Agitation is a state of excessive physical movement or aggression associated with emotional dist
APA Public Opinion Poll – Annual Meeting 2019
View results of the Public Opinion Poll released at the 2019 Annual Meeting.
Cannabis
Learn about various aspects of treating cannabis use disorders, including clinical, training, and policy considerations. As new topics emerge, more resources and information will be added to this page. The resources covers topics from the APA Work Group on Cannabis with the Council on Addiction Psychiatry, training, practice/clinical, and legal issues from leading psychiatrists.
Philadelphia Inquirer: Shatter the myths about suicide and kids of color
APA CEO and Medical Director, Saul Levin, M.D., M.P.A and APA Department of Diversity and Health Equity Chief, Regina James, M.D. penned an op-ed in the Philadelphia Inquirer, "Shatter the myths about suicide and kids of color."
Scholars Program
The APA Scholar Program gives residents, medical students, and graduates students the chance to network with peers and meet and collaborate with top educators, practitioners, and researchers in psychiatry.
Bruno Lima Award for Excellence in Disaster Psychiatry
The Bruno Lima Award in Disaster Psychiatry recognizes outstanding contributions of APA members in the care and understanding of the victims of disaster.