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Child & Adolescent Telepsychiatry
Learn about various aspects of child and adolescent telepsychiatry in APA's Telepsychiatry Toolkit.
Council on Psychiatry and Law
The Council on Psychiatry and Law’s principal responsibility is to evaluate legal developments of national significance, proposed legislation, regulations, and other government intervention that will affect the practice of psychiatry.
Free Resources for Psychiatrists Available on Black Mental Health
As Black History Month draws to a close, psychiatrists and other behavioral health clinicians can learn about the mental health disparities facing the Black community in a series of free webinars from the American Psychiatric Association and Morehouse School of Medicine African American Behavioral Health - Center of Excellence.
Micro-Volunteer Opportunities
APA is launching a pilot program to expand volunteer opportunities for our members. This initiative introduces micro-volunteering, which consists of short-term, flexible opportunities that allow members to contribute in meaningful ways without long-term commitments.
APA Marks Juneteenth
Today the APA marks the holiday of Juneteenth, which celebrates the announcement of the emancipation of enslaved people in Galveston, TX, in 1865. APA President Vivian Pender, M.D, recorded remarks about the holiday, and APA Deputy Medical Director and Chief of Diversity and Health Equity Regina James, M.D., and CEO and Medical Director Saul Levin, M.D., M.P.A., offered their thoughts on the APA blog.
Get ready to join us at the 2024 APA Annual Meeting in New York City!
Mark your calendar for APA’s 2024 Annual Meeting. Join us May 4-8 in the vibrant city of New York for an eventful five days of impactful programming.
Return on Investment
Learn about the return on investment for telepsychiatry in APA@s Telepsychiatry Toolkit.
Earn CME and Sharpen Your Skills at the Spring Highlights Meeting
When the Board of Trustees concluded that APA Annual Meeting could not be held due to travel and large-gathering restrictions in Philadelphia associated with the outbreak of COVID-19, it was a painful, but correct decision. Many of our members depend on the Annual Meeting to earn their CME credits, hone their clinical skills, learn about the latest in groundbreaking research, and network with friends and colleagues from all over the world.
Committee on RBRVS, Codes, and Reimbursements
Learn more about volunteer opportunities with the Committee on RBRVS, Codes, and Reimbursements.
Committee on Reimbursement for Psychiatric Care
The Committee on Reimbursement for Psychiatric Care is charged with advising and informing APA policy development and advocacy efforts regarding public and private sector reimbursement, with a particular focus on new payment models.
Committee on Psychiatric Dimensions of Disaster
Learn more about volunteer opportunities with the Committee on Psychiatric Dimensions of Disaster.
Choice and Control over Mental Health Services Can Lead to Better Outcomes
When people have some choice and control over their mental health care, they have better outcomes. That is the conclusion of a couple of recent studies looking at different aspects of choice in treatment and care.