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    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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    The Transformative Power of Music in Mental Well-Being

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

    Music has always held a special place in our lives, forming an integral part of human culture for centuries. Whether we passively listen to our favorite songs or actively engage in music-making by singing or playing instruments, music can have a profound influence on our socio-emotional development and overall well-being.

    Positive Psychiatry: Promoting Well-Being

    Positive psychiatry focuses on the positive aspects of mental health. It is defined as the “science and practice of psychiatry that focuses on the study and promotion of mental health and well-being through enhancement of positive psychosocial factors,” in a recent special report in Psychiatric News by former APA President Dilip V. Jeste, M.D. As Dr. Jeste notes, while about 20% of people are affected by mental disorders, “100% of people have mental health including some positive traits. Positiv

    Personality Disorders

    Learn about Personality Disorders, including symptoms, risk factors, treatment options, and answers to your questions.

    Gambling Disorder

    Learn about gambling disorder, including symptoms, risk factors, treatment options and answers to common questions.

    Dissociative Disorders

    Learn about dissociative disorders, including symptoms, risk factors, treatment options and answers to your questions.

    Hispanics

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

    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

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