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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Social Determinants of Mental Health Task Force
The 2021-22 APA Presidential Task Force on Social Determinants of Mental Health was established by the APA Board of Trustees in May 2021 to develop sustainable policies and programs to bring about change in the psychiatric health care of affected populations.
What is the DSM?
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)* describes recognized mental disorders. It specifies symptoms and other criteria for clinicians to evaluate in order to decide on a diagnosis and organizes these diagnoses together into a classification system.
Covid-19 / Coronavirus
To provide support in the response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), APA is collecting credible and useful resources in this information hub.
Clinical Practice Guidelines
APA practice guidelines provide evidence-based recommendations for the assessment and treatment of psychiatric disorders.
Exhibit Hall Activities
Visit the Exhibit Hall between sessions and experience the many events taking place throughout the day in the hall.
MindGames Masters
MindGames Masters: Subspecialty Review for the General Psychiatrist is a three-part educational experience for psychiatrists to assess their knowledge and learn more about five subspecialities in an engaging, fun, and competitive format.
Allied Group Meetings
APA encourages affiliate organizations to host allied meetings and special events in conjunction with the meeting.
U.S. and Canada Application: Research Colloquium for Junior Psychiatrists
View the U.S. and Canadian application for the Research Colloquium for Junior Psychiatrist Investigators - a program that provides guidance, mentorship, and encouragement to young investigators in the early phases of their training.
International Application: Research Colloquium for Junior Psychiatrist Investigators
View the international application for the Research Colloquium for Junior Psychiatrist Investigators - a program that provides guidance, mentorship, and encouragement to young investigators in the early phases of their training.