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.
Depression
Learn about depression, including symptoms, risk factors, treatment options and answers to your questions.
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Social Determinants of Mental Health: Economic Stability
Individuals facing financial insecurity or unemployment are at higher risk of developing mood disorders, anxiety, and substance use disorders.
Social Determinants of Mental Health: Social Environment
The social environment, including relationships, social networks, and exposure to discrimination, racism, or violence, has profound effects on mental health.
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In-depth, clinically-focused content to equip you with practical skills to help you meet the challenges of daily practice.
Helping a Loved One Cope with Mental Illness
Learn about what you can do to help a loved one cope with a mental illness
Integrated Behavioral Healthcare
Integrated behavioral health is an evolving way of organizing the care people receive when they go to a primary care clinic. When you are in an integrated behavioral health clinic, you should expect to address common medical problems and also talk about common psychiatric, behavioral, and social problems. When these areas of your health are understood and addressed together, you have a better chance of being healthy.
FAQ
View frequently asked questions for primary care providers to clarify some confusing elements of behavioral health integration.
Preguntas y respuestas de especialistas sobre el TEPT
Preguntas y respuestas de especialistas sobre el TEPT
Dark Chocolate Offers a Variety of Potential Benefits
Many of us regularly enjoy, or even crave, chocolate at times. As you consider your chocolate choices, opting for dark chocolate may be your best bet. Research continues to identify a variety of health and mental health benefits associated with dark chocolate.
Remaining Calm in Volatile Times
Last month, faced with an unprecedented amount of social unrest in the lead-up to this year’s election, APA issued a statement calling for calm. As we continue to hear about the threats on individual lives and see the violence in the lead up to the January presidential inauguration, I reiterate that call.