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Mental Health Pathfinders: APA CEO & Medical Director Dr. Marketa M. Wills
In this episode of the Mental Health Pathfinders podcast, Marketa M. Wills, M.D., M.P.A., FAPA discusses her transition from Johns Hopkins to the American Psychiatric Association (APA) as CEO and Medical Director.
David A. Mrazek Award for Psychiatric Pharmacogenomics
The David Mrazek Award recognizes an outstanding clinician in the new psychiatric subspecialty of pharmacogenomics.
Making the Case: Medicaid Payment for the Collaborative Care Model
View resources for psychiatrists advocating for Medicaid payment for the Collaborative Care Model.
Top Organizations Encourage Appeals Court to Rule Against Trump Administration, End Detention of Migrant Children
On behalf of a coalition of the nation’s leading organizations dedicated to the care, health, education, well-being, and welfare of children and families, Arent Fox LLP filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in support of the Plaintiff in Jenny Lisette Flores, et al., v. William Barr, Attorney General of the United States, et al. Nearly thirty organizations steadfastly oppose the Trump Administration’s new regulations that overturn protections guaranteed to immi
Adam Nelson, M.D.
Read the candidate bios for the open offices in this year's APA National Election.
APA's Apology to Black, Indigenous and People of Color for Its Support of Structural Racism in Psychiatry
Today, the American Psychiatric Association (APA), the oldest national physician association in the country, is taking an important step in addressing racism in psychiatry. The APA is beginning the process of making amends for both the direct and indirect acts of racism in psychiatry.
Personal Perspectives on Bipolar Disorder, Part 2
This episode is the second of a two-part discussion about bipolar disorder led by Dr. Ken Duckworth. He leads a deep discussion that offers insights for individuals, family members and mental health professionals: living with it, loving someone who has it, treating it, the impact of cultural identity, and more.
Welcome to New Orleans for the 2022 APA Annual Meeting!
Whether you have been stuck in a makeshift home telepsychiatry office or the trenches of a pandemic protocolized hospital system, please join us to reconnect, reflect, and revitalize after a 3-year break.
Chester M. Pierce Human Rights Award
The Chester M. Pierce Human Rights Award recognizes extraordinary efforts by individuals and organizations focused on promoting and supporting the human rights of populations with mental health needs, while maintaining the ethical standards of the APA.
Five Ways to Support LGBTQ+ Mental Health
Family and friends can play a valuable role in supporting the mental health and well-being of LGBTQ+ individuals. LGBTQ+ individuals are more likely than others to experience mental health challenges.
Website Accessibility
View resources from APA for District Branch and State Associations on digital and website accessibility--the concept that a website, app or online content can be used by individuals with disabilities, including those with visual, auditory, physical and cognitive impairments.
Supporting Evidence Base
Learn about the evidence base for child and adolescent telepsychiatry in APA@s Telepsychiatry Toolkit.