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Ethics Committee

Learn more about volunteer opportunities with the Ethics Committee.

Not Only Amount, But Timing of Sleep Can Be Important for Mental Health

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

The amount and quality of sleep we get are important to both physical and mental health. Sleep and circadian rhythm disturbances are associated with the onset and worsening of some mental health disorders – including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. A new research review highlights the prevalence of these disturbances in people with mental health disorders and suggests that disturbances in sleep and internal body clocks can trigger or exacerbate mental health issues

Terminology

Understand specific terminology when working with the TGNC community.

Simon Bolivar Award

The Simon Bolivar Award honors a prominent advocate for Hispanics and is designed to sensitize APA members to the mental health problems and goals of Hispanics.

Immigrants and Refugees

Homicide reviews and analyses have consistently documented an over-representation of immigrant and refugee women among IPV-related homicide victims compared with U.S. born women. This guide intends to help mental health providers in treating IPV survivors. It includes definitions associated with IPV, data on the prevalence of IPV, and the impact of IPV on survivors and their families.

2025 Meeting Theme

Learn more about the 2025 Annual Meeting's theme: Lifestyle for Positive Mental and Physical Health.

LGBTQ

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

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