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What Is Depression?

Depression (major depressive disorder) is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act. Fortunately, it is also treatable.

New Patient Guide for Mood and Anxiety Disorders Available to the Public

A new book developed by the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) and published by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) provides readers with the evidence-based knowledge and tools to understand mood disorders and make informed decisions toward lasting mental health and wellbeing.

Washington ABC7: Mental Health 5K

  • Diversity News and Updates

Seven's on your side raising awareness of the mental and health needs of children of color in the district. The American Psychiatric Association hosts its first annual "Moore Equity In Mental Health 5K." Dr. Regina James, Chief of the Division of Diversity and Health Equity joined us to discuss the event.

Policy & Practice Insights Series Recordings

APA Members get free access to recordings of our new lunch-and-learn series, keeping you informed on policy changes, recent breakthroughs, and impactful insights. Log in with your member credentials to access previous webinar recordings.

Leveraging Telepsychiatry for Population Health

Synchronous telepsychiatry has become part of the mental healthcare landscape. Multiple studies have documented its ability to improve access to care for diverse patients in multiple settings and to improve the quality of that care.

Eating Disorders

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

Program Tracks

Explore the official topical tracks for the educational program at the 2025 APA Annual Meeting in Los Angeles, May 17-21.

APA Appoints Vishal Madaan, M.D., Chief of Education and Deputy Medical Director

The American Psychiatric Association today announced that after a nationwide search, Vishal Madaan, M.D., will be its Chief of Education and Deputy Medical Director. In this role, Madaan will oversee the APA’s Education Division, and work closely with the APA Council on Medical Education and Lifelong Learning to provide high-quality and innovative medical education for psychiatrists and other mental health clinicians to advance patient care.

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.

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