Skip to content

Advocacy Action Center for Members: Federal Policy Updates. Log in to view >

Advocacy Action Center for Members

Federal Policy Updates

Log in to view >

Patients and Families

What Is Psychiatry?

Psychiatry is the branch of medicine focused on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental, emotional and behavioral disorders. A psychiatrist is a medical doctor (an M.D. or D.O.) who specializes in mental health, including substance use disorders. Learn more about psychiatry here.

Mental Health Topics

Learn about common mental disorders, including symptoms, risk factors and treatment options. Find answers to common questions written by leading psychiatrists and links to additional resources. Also read the latest in the APA Blog.

Listing will update automatically when filter selections change

50 results found
La Salud Mental

La Salud Mental

APA's La Salud Mental website that provides evidence-based information on mental health and substance use disorders for Spanish-speaking communities in the United States.

Un nuevo sitio web que brinda informaciĂłn basada en evidencia sobre salud mental y trastornos por uso de sustancias para las comunidades de habla hispana en los Estados Unidos.

Disclaimer

This webpage provides general educational information only and should not be taken as medical advice or a clinical standard; APA does not endorse or recommend any specific treatments or products and offers this content without warranty. Linked resources reflect the views of their authors and do not necessarily represent the policies or views of the APA

Medical leadership for mind, brain and body.

Join Today