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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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.
APA Insider Sessions
This new forum aims to foster transparency and clarity for members about APA’s organizational direction as we respond to the rapid changes in practice and society impacting our patients and profession.
Virtual Annual Meeting Support
Who to contact with questions and issues during the virtual 2025 Annual Meeting, including technical support, exhibitors support, and program/registration support.
Board-Approved Recommendations on Strategic Planning
APA@s Board of Trustees approved the following recommendations of the Ad Hoc Work Group on Strategic Planning at the Board@s March 2015 meeting.
APA Organization Documents and Policies
View APA’s Bylaws, Operations Manual, policies and other organizational documents below.
Registration
View registration details and rates for APA's 2025 Annual Meeting, in-person in Los Angeles and online.
Shuttle Service
View shuttle bus routes at the 2025 Annual Meeting to get from hotels to the Los Angeles Convention Center.
Councils and Committees
Learn more about the 14 councils and associated committees and caucuses established by the Board of Trustees.
Council on Advocacy and Government Relations
The Council on Advocacy and Government Relations advocates at the state and federal levels on all issues of importance to APA and the field of psychiatry.