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George Tarjan Award
The George Tarjan Award recognizes a physician who has made significant contributions to the enhancement of the integration of international medical graduate into American psychiatry.
Discrimination and Racial Injustice: Are We Moving Forward, Backwards, or Marching in Place?
Are we moving forward, backwards, or marching in place? Within a two-week time span, the United States of America celebrated the birth of the great civil rights leader, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the start of Black History Month recognizing the achievements and contributions of Black individuals to the growth of our society. Ironic enough, our country witnessed the brutal beating and murder of an unarmed Black male during that same time frame by officers who pledged to serve and p
FTC Health Breach Notification Final Rule
In August of 2023 the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposed rule addressed the Commission's Health Breach Notification Rule (the “HBN Rule” or the “Rule”).
Kickoff of APA’s “Looking Beyond Series” Explores the Social Determinants of Mental Health
The social determinants of health and mental health were the focus of a recent APA Mental Health Equity Fireside Chat hosted by APA’s Division of Diversity and Health Equity and moderated by Division Chief and Deputy Medical Director Regina James, M.D.
John Fryer Award
The John Fryer Award honors an individual whose work has contributed to the improvement of mental health of sexual minority communities.
APA Board of Trustees Campaign Events and Activities
Board-Approved APA-Managed Campaign Activities for 2022-2024 Elections
APA Platform and Strategy on Performance Measurement
View the official platform and strategy on performance measurement of the American Psychiatric Association.
A Child’s Home Environment Can Impact the Risk of Developing Depression
New research, published online today in the American Journal of Psychiatry, finds that children’s rearing environment has a meaningful impact on their risk for major depression later in life, and notes the importance supporting of nurturing environments when children are at risk . In the study, authors analyzed the health records of full and half siblings with at least one biological parent with depression who were raised by either their biological parents or in carefully screened adoptive homes
APA Public Opinion Poll 2021 Workplace
View results of the Public Opinion Poll released in May 2021 on workplace mental health issues.
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.
Annual Meeting Scientific Program Committee
Learn more about volunteer opportunities with the Annual Meeting Scientific Program Committee.