Working with Women Patients

Learn more working with Women patients, including demographics, significant history, best practices and disparities.

What are Anxiety Disorders?

Anxiety disorders are the most common of mental disorders and affect more than 25 million Americans.

Prolonged Grief Disorder

Grief is a natural response to the loss of a loved one. For most people, the symptoms of grief begin to decrease over time. However, for a small group of people, the feeling of intense grief persists, and the symptoms are severe enough to cause problems and stop them from continuing with their lives. Prolonged grief disorder is characterized by this intense and persistent grief that causes problems and interferes with daily life.

Members Course of the Month

Each month, members have free access to an on-demand CME course on a popular topic.

Muslims

Learn more about treating Muslim patients experiencing stress and trauma related to changing political and social environments.

Mental Health Pathfinders: Dr. Mary H. Roessel on the Mental Health of Indigenous Peoples

In honor of National Native American Heritage Month, Dr. Mary Hasbah Roessel joins us to discuss her experiences and insights into the mental health care needs of Indigenous communities, particularly focusing on the Navajo culture.

How Do Companion Animals and Therapy Animals Support Mental Well-being?

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

Companion animals are increasingly being used to support mental wellbeing and to augment mental health treatment. A new book from APA Publishing, The Role of Companion Animals in the Treatment of Mental Disorders, reviews recent research and highlights the variety of ways mental health professionals are working with companion animals to support treatment and promote mental health.

New Poll Finds the Public Perceives Psychiatry as Innovative, But Show Caution on Using New Treatments

• Patients and Families, Public awareness, Technology, Treatment

In recent years, the field of psychiatry has seen many new developments and innovations in diagnosis and treatment, and that is reflected in public perception. The latest APA Healthy Minds Poll, a national public opinion poll, finds that almost three-fourths of Americans agree with the statement: “Psychiatry is an innovative field, and new diagnostic tools and treatments are being developed that will help people’s mental health.”

What Is Forest Bathing and How Does it Benefit Mental and Physical Health?

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

For many people, a walk in the forest has long been a relaxing and rejuvenating escape from daily stresses. There is growing medical evidence that immersing oneself in a forest environment can have significant physical and mental health benefits.

APA On Demand

On Demand puts you in control of when you learn and earn CME. Watch slides with audio and download content from 120 sessions from this year’s 2022 APA Annual Meeting.

Councils and Committees

Learn more about the 14 councils and associated committees and caucuses established by the Board of Trustees.

Health Information Technology

APA’s EHR resource page will help guide you through the health information technology (HIT) process and provide information on evaluating EHR vendors, EHR educational materials and tools, software listings and reviews, and a glossary of terms