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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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.
Certificate of Attendance and Evaluation
Complete and print the CME certificate of attendance and evaluation online.
Meeting Submission and Guidelines
Review the submission guidelines for the following presentation formats apply to both the Annual Meeting and IPS: The Mental Health Services Conference.
Medicaid Advocacy Toolkit
APA has created this toolkit with the most up-to-date information, resources, and ways for psychiatrists to get involved in advocacy.
How to Add a Profile Photo to Your APA Communities Profile
Adding a profile photo to your APA Communities profile will help enhance your visibility when you post and when other members use the directory search function.
Strategic Plan
Our strategic plan will define a vision that attempts to align APA’s unique capabilities with the real-world challenges psychiatrists face and the future of practice. It’s a roadmap to help us decide where we need to go, and how to get there.
Lifestyle to Support Mental Health
Research suggests healthy lifestyle behaviors and habits promote mental health and wellness and can be used to both prevent and treat mental health conditions including anxiety, depression, bipolar spectrum disorders, post traumatic stress disorder, and psychotic disorders.
Geriatric Telepsychiatry
Learn about the evidence base and clinical outcomes for geriatric telepsychiatry in APA@s Telepsychiatry Toolkit.
Gender-Affirming Therapy
View basic concerts when providing psychotherapy to those who are gender diverse.
Words Matter: Reporting on Mental Health Conditions
How you report stories about individuals with mental health challenges can increase awareness and reduce stigma around these conditions. Learn more at psychiatry.org.