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Committee on Judicial Action
The function of the Committee on Judicial Action is to make recommendations to the Board of Trustees regarding appellate cases that the APA should participate as amicus or support DB/SA participation as amicus.
At-the-Meeting
View discounts available to attendees and information on program tracks and product theaters at the 2025 Annual Meeting.
Exhibitor Information
The APA exhibits program is an integral part of the overall Annual Meeting and provides an excellent opportunity for attendees to obtain the latest information on products and services related to the psychiatric profession.
Recovery is a Process
National Recovery Month in September highlights the issue on the issue of recovery from mental health and substance use disorders. As an addiction psychiatrist, I hope that attention to recovery continues throughout the year. For many people receiving treatment, recovery is a continuous journey. There is no end or month of celebration; rather it is an ongoing process.
APA Offers Tips for Understanding Prolonged Grief Disorder
Americans are currently facing several ongoing disasters that have caused death and suffering, such as COVID-19, the wind-down in Afghanistan, floods, fires, hurricanes and gun violence. While many Americans are mourning, some may experience prolonged grief disorder, which is characterized by incapacitating feelings of grief.
New Study: Stigmatizing Language in Clinical Notes Appears More Often for Older, Female, or Patients of Color with Opioid use Disorder
New research presented today at the American Psychiatric Association’s Annual Meeting reveals that patients who are older, female, or of color and have an opioid use disorder are more likely to experience stigma and bias from a healthcare professional when seeking treatment.
Clinical Guidelines on Eating Disorders: A Practical Tool for Trainees and Clinicians Alike
The lifetime prevalence for all eating disorders worldwide is estimated to be 7.8%, according to a systematic review covering 2000-2018.(1) The total economic cost in the United States alone in 2018-2019 was estimated to be nearly $65 billion dollars.(2) These statistics are prior to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has been associated with a significant rise in the reported frequency of eating disorders, particularly among adolescents and young adults.
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Learn more about Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), including symptoms, risk factors, treatment options, and answers to your questions.