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Attend Cured: The Past, Present, and Future of LGBTQ Rights and the APA
We are excited to bring everyone’s attention to Cured. This documentary chronicles the fight to get homosexuality taken out of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual as a mental illness.
Committee on Climate Change and Mental Health
The Committee on Climate Change and Mental Health will engage APA leadership, administration, members, and allied groups to fulfill APA’s position on and commitment to Mental Health and Climate Change.
Members Course of the Month
Each month, members have free access to an on-demand CME course on a popular topic.
Enhancing Maternal Mental Wellness: The Protective Power of Cultural Postpartum Practices
On May 7 at 7:00 p.m., explore how cultural postpartum practices support maternal mental wellness.
American Psychiatric Association Honors Sen. Chris Murphy with Jacob K. Javits Award for Public Service
The American Psychiatric Association (APA) presented Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) with the Jacob K. Javits Award for Public Service during its Federal Advocacy Conference today. Sen. Murphy is recognized for his leadership and dedication in advancing mental health policy in Congress that has led to the passing of critical bipartisan legislation to help improve the lives of millions of Americans with mental illness and substance use disorders (SUD).
International
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¿Cómo afectan los fenómenos meteorológicos extremos a la salud mental?
Las consecuencias para la salud mental de los desastres individuales para la mayoría de las personas incluyen estrés e insomnio leves; conductas de afrontamiento de alto riesgo, como el aumento en el consumo de alcohol; y trastornos mentales como depresión, ansiedad y estrés postraumático. El aumento de las temperaturas globales relacionado con el clima afecta a las poblaciones a través de desastres localizados circunscritos, pero también a través de efectos a largo plazo y, con frecuencia, a gr
COVID-19 / Coronavirus
During this challenging time, APA is working at the legislative and regulatory level to ensure that Americans can continue to access psychiatric services and that psychiatrists are equipped to respond, adapt, and continue treating patients.
Connecting Children with Nature to Improve Mental Well-Being
Children and teens face a variety of stressors and concern about youth mental health has increased in recent years. These issues were highlighted in the Surgeon General’s advisories on Protecting Youth Mental Health, Social Media and Youth Mental Health and Loneliness and Isolation. One approach gaining more attention is tapping into the health benefits of spending time outdoors in nature.
The Landscape of Telemental Health Coverage After the PHE
With the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) nearing on May 11, 2023, clinicians are wondering how telehealth services will continue to be covered.