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Isaac Ray Award
The Isaac Ray Award recognizes a person who has made outstanding contributions to forensic psychiatry or to the psychiatric aspects of jurisprudence.
Choosing Wisely
On April 23, 2015 APA published a revision to the third item on its Choosing Wisely list to better reflect that there are instances in which dementia-associated symptoms (e.g., aggressive behavior due to paranoid delusions) pose an acute threat to the individual and others, and in these instances antipsychotic medications must be used before formal nonpharmacologic measures can be instituted.
Asian Americans
Learn more about treating Asian American patients experiencing stress and trauma related to changing political and social environments.
Scientific Program Committee of the Annual Meeting
The Annual Meeting Scientific Program Committee has authority over the arrangements and content of the Scientific Program of the Annual Meeting, subject to Board approval.
Working With Indigenous Patients
Learn more working with Native American patients, including demographics, significant history, best practices and disparities.
Books and Journals
Access the latest discoveries in mental health diagnosis, treatment, and neuroscience.
Harsh K. Trivedi, M.D., M.B.A.
Read the candidate bios for the open offices in this year's APA National Election.
Opioid Use Disorder and Harm Reduction in the Era of Poly-Substance Use
Join us on Apr. 11 at 1:00 p.m. to discuss best practices for approaching medication treatment of opioid use disorder.
Council on Minority Mental Health and Health Disparities
The Council on Minority Mental Health and Health Disparities represents and advocates for both minority and underserved populations and psychiatrists from those groups.
Let’s Talk about the Impacts of the Current Mental Health Crisis
Today, on World Mental Health Day, the American Psychiatric Association Foundation (APAF) is launching a new monthly podcast to engage the public in conversations about the current mental health crisis. Each episode of Mentally Healthy Nation will be centered around an aspect of mental health that impacts the community, where people live, learn, work and worship.
Alexandra Symonds Award
The Alexandra Symonds Award recognizes and honors a female psychiatrist who has made significant contributions to promoting women’s health and the advancement of women.