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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Eligibility Requirements
Learn about the candidate eligibility requirements to run for an APA National Election office.
Minority and Underrepresented (M/UR) Caucuses
APA members who identify with any of the APA’s recognized minority and underrepresented groups are urged to join that group’s caucus.
Minority and Underrepresented (M/UR) Caucus Elections
APA has seven M/UR Caucuses open to all members who are interested in topics concerning psychiatrists or patients belonging to APA-recognized minority and underrepresented groups. Each caucus elects their leadership on an annual basis.
Agnes Purcell McGavin Award for Distinguished Career Achievement in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Agnes Purcell McGavin Award for Distinguished Career Achievement in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry recognizes outstanding career achievement in child and adolescent psychiatry.
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.
Hartford-Jeste Award for Future Leaders in Geriatric Psychiatry
The Hartford-Jeste Award for Future Leaders in Geriatric Psychiatry recognizes an early-career geriatric psychiatrist who has made noteworthy contributions to geriatric psychiatry through excellence in research, teaching, clinical practice, and community service.
Judd Marmor Award
The Judd Marmor Award honors an individual who has contributed to research advancing the biopsychosocial aspects of psychiatry.
Viswanathan Family Lifestyle Medicine and Psychiatry Award
Established through an endowment to the APA Foundation in July 2024, this award reflects the Viswanathan Family’s deep interest in and passion about the intersection of lifestyle factors on mental and physical well-being and illness.
O’Leary Award for Innovation in Psychiatry
The O'Leary Award for Innovation in Psychiatry provides seed money to launch innovative ideas in the field of mental and behavioral health.
Council on Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry
The Council on Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry focuses on the psychiatric care of people who are medically ill.