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The Economic Cost of Depression is Increasing; Direct Costs are Only a Small Part
Depression is one of the most common mental disorders and can cause tremendous challenge and burden for individuals and families. It also carries a large economic cost. The economic burden of major depressive disorder among U.S. adults was an estimated $236 billion in 2018, an increase of more than 35% since 2010 (year 2020 values), according to research published in early May in the journal Pharmacoeconomics.
Medicare Part D
This federal outpatient prescription drug benefit, which began in 2006, applies to all Medicare beneficiaries, including those who are dually eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid.
Patient Privacy and Security
Learn about how to ensure patient privacy and security when using artificial intelligence.
Women Psychiatrists Caucus Chats: A Conversation with Dr. Lisa Dixon
In this episode, Dr. Gupta is joined by Dr. Lisa Dixon. Dr. Dixon is the Edna L Edison Professor of Psychiatry at the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and New York-Presbyterian Hospital.
Financial Disclosures
The American Psychiatric Association adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Medical Education.
Social Determinants of Mental Health
Social determinants of mental health (SDoMH) refer to the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age, which significantly impact mental health outcomes.
CPT Coding and Reimbursement
The Current Procedure Terminology (CPT) code set is used to denote the medical and surgical procedures and diagnostic services rendered by clinicians. The CPT coding system provides a uniform language for describing these services for all billing and documentation and, under HIPAA, is required to be used to record care by all health care professionals in the United States.
Venus Williams to Speak at 2025 Opening Session
On Saturday, May 17, at 10:30 a.m. - Noon, APA@s Opening Session will feature a fireside chat with none other than Venus Williams, interviewed by APA President Ramaswamy Viswanathan, M.D., Dr. Med.Sc. During their time together, the two will discuss Ms. Williams@ story as a tennis player and entrepreneur, and the impact of an active lifestyle on mental health.
APA Gives Back to New Orleans Musicians’ Clinic
Today American Psychiatric Association (APA) President Vivian Pender presented the New Orleans Musicians’ Clinic’s Director of Psychiatry, John J. Hutchings, with a donation of $xx,xxxx as part of its annual APA Gives Back program. Now in its 13th year, APA Gives Back provides an opportunity for the organization, its members, and Annual Meeting attendees to support a charitable organization in the city in which the meeting is held.
What Are Bipolar Disorders?
Learn about bipolar disorder, including types, symptoms, and treatment options