Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Learn more about Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), including symptoms, risk factors, treatment options, and answers to your questions.
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Introduction
Learn the basics of child and adolescent telepsychiatry in APA@s Telepsychiatry Toolkit.
Research & Registry
Research plays a vital role in the understanding the causes of mental illnesses, the development of treatments and preventive strategies, and the promotion mental health.
Interoperability and Information Blocking
When Congress passed the 21st Century Cures Act in 2016, it included in it Section 4004, which specifies certain practices that could constitute information blocking. In May 2020, the ONC released its Final Rule for 21st Century Cures. An overview of the Rule, its complete text, and various Fact Sheets can be accessed here.
Model Parity Legislation
APA has created parity-implementation legislation for all 50 states and the District of Columbia designed to require transparency and accountability from insurers and state regulators.
Resident Leadership Opportunities
Learn about the nationally elected leadership positions for APA resident-fellow members.
Working with Asian American Patients
Learn more working with Asian patients, including demographics, significant history, best practices and disparities.
Medical Treatment and Surgical Interventions
Learn more about Medical Treatment and Surgical Interventions at psychiatry.org
Working with LGBTQ Patients
Learn more working with LGBTQ patients, including demographics, significant history, best practices and disparities.
Hispanics
Learn more about treating Hispanic patients experiencing stress and trauma related to changing political and social environments.
Transitioning to Residency During COVID-19
There have been significant changes to medical student education due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, including transition to remote learning and cancelation of clerkships and electives. View APA@s guide to navigating this your transition to residency during this time.