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¿Qué son suicidio y autolesión?
Sin embargo, el suicidio puede evitarse conociendo los factores de riesgo y detectando las señales de alertas. Conociendo y compartiendo esta información, se puede evitar la pérdida trágica de 130 personas al día causa del suicidio.
¿Qué es la violencia de pareja?
Se desprende de la investigación al respecto que las personas latinas sobrevivientes de la VP tienen menos probabilidades de buscar servicios de salud mental que las no latinas.
¿Qué es la psiquiatría?
La psiquiatría es una especializacion de la medicina que se centra en el diagnóstico, el tratamiento y la prevención de los trastornos mentales, emocionales y del comportamiento.
Mitos y Realidades Sobre La Salud Mental
¿Cómo te sientes? Puede resultar extraño que te pongas a analizar tus emociones, especialmente si no estás acostumbrado a ello. ¿Puedes decir qué estás sintiendo: felicidad, estrés, aburrimiento o algo completamente distinto? Ya sea que te sientas feliz, estresado, aburrido o algo más, todas las emociones, positivas o negativas, son parte natural del ser humano.
Top Ten Things Physicians and the Public Should Know about Addiction; Resources Developed by Medical Associations Released Today
Today, four major U.S. medical associations released educational resources highlighting what physicians and the public should know about addiction. The American Psychiatric Association (APA), the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry (AAAP), the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), and the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), collaborated on the development of two “Top Ten” lists. These resources, with succinct and powerful facts about addiction, are aimed at helping to rai
What is Perinatal Depression (formerly Postpartum)?
Peripartum depression is a serious, but treatable medical illness involving feelings of extreme sadness, indifference and/or anxiety, as well as changes in energy, sleep, and appetite. It carries risks for the mother and child.
Personal Perspectives on Bipolar Disorder, Part 1
This episode is the first of a two-part discussion about bipolar disorder led by Dr. Ken Duckworth. He leads a deep discussion that offers insights for individuals, family members and mental health professionals.
APA Statement on COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution for People with Serious Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders
As the COVID-19 vaccine is being administered across the country, the American Psychiatric Association called on state public health authorities today to include people with serious mental illness (SMI) and substance use disorders (SUD) to the equivalent of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Phase 1-C of their prioritization schedules. The recommendation coincides with APA’s recently released guidance document, The Role of the Psychiatrist in the Equitable Distribution of the COV
Jewish Americans
Learn more about treating Jewish American patients experiencing stress and trauma related to changing political and social environments.
October Issues of APA Journals Cover Schizophrenia and Psychosis, PTSD Treatment, College Mental Health and More
The latest issues of four American Psychiatric Association journals, The American Journal of Psychiatry, Psychiatric Services, The American Journal of Psychotherapy and Psychiatric Research and Clinical Practice are now available online.