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New Research: The Long-term Physical-Psychiatric Effects of Childhood Trauma
Exposure to trauma in childhood is associated with both psychiatric and physical problems for decades afterward, according to new research presented here today at the American Psychiatric Association’s (APA) Annual Meeting. Researchers are longitudinally assessing more than 1,000 individuals who were directly exposed to the 9/11 terror attack as children, as well as a matched control group of 500 individuals who were not.
New Research: Adherence to Mediterranean Diet and Reduced Risk of Late-Life Depression
Maintaining a Mediterranean-type diet may protect against symptoms of depression in later life, according to new research presented here at the American Psychiatric Association’s 2019 Annual Meeting.
APA Gives Back Program Supports Young Women’s Freedom Center
As part of the American Psychiatric Association’s (APA) annual “APA Gives Back” program, APA President Altha Stewart, M.D., presented a donation today of more than $15,000 to this year’s recipient, the Young Women’s Freedom Center, during the Opening Session of the APA Annual Meeting at the Moscone Center. Executive Director Jessica Nowlan accepted the check on behalf of the Young Women’s Freedom Center.
APA Commends CMS for Maintaining Medicare's Six Protected Classes Policy
The American Psychiatric Association (APA) commends the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for reconsidering their initial proposal and for protecting a patient's access to lifesaving medication under Medicare Advantage and the Part D protected classes. We thank the members of Congress and partners who advocated to retain these vital patient protections.
Frontline Physicians Call on Politicians to End Political Interference in the Delivery of Evidence Based Medicine
Our organizations are firmly opposed to efforts in state legislatures across the United States that inappropriately interfere with the patient-physician relationship, unnecessarily regulate the evidence-based practice of medicine and, in some cases, even criminalize physicians who deliver safe, legal, and necessary medical care.
MEDIA ADVISORY: Press Preview to Highlight New Research, Featured Speakers for American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting
Join us for a virtual press briefing to learn about highlights and key events of the APA Annual Meeting scheduled for May 18-22 in San Francisco. APA leadership will offer an overview of the meeting for media, including high-profile speakers and a preview of a new national public opinion survey on mental health.
APA Concerned About Transgender Military Ban
The American Psychiatric Association (APA), the national medical association representing more than 38,500 psychiatric physicians, is concerned about the Department of Defense’s (DoD) decision to implement a ban of transgender Americans from the U.S. military, effective Friday.
Stakeholders Agree: Modernize the Privacy Laws to Combat Opioid Epidemic -- Part 2 Coalition Applauds Bipartisan Bills to Strengthen Addiction Treatment
The Partnership to Amend 42 CFR Part 2 (Partnership), a coalition of nearly 50 health care organizations committed to aligning 42 CFR Part 2 (Part 2) with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) for the purposes of treatment, payment, and health care operations (TPO), today issued the following statement in response to the introduction of identical bipartisan bills in both the House and Senate. The Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act, “OPPS Act”, was introduced by Congressmen Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) and the Protecting Jessica Grubb’s Legacy Act, “Legacy Act”, was introduced by Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Joe Manchin (D-WV).
MEDIA ADVISORY: Innovation Zone: What's Next in Mental Health Technology? American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting
The American Psychiatric Association (APA) is hosting the 2019 Mental Health Innovation Zone, presented by Takeda Pharmaceuticals, U.S.A., a showcase and catalyst for new mental health technologies, as part of its 2019 Annual Meeting. The Innovation Zone is focused on answering the question: "What is next in mental health technology?" It will include lectures, panel discussions, workshops and a "Shark Tank"-style innovation session where attendees can pitch their own product ideas. Topics will include:
Seven Leading National Organizations Applaud Judge for Blocking Harmful Medicaid Work Requirements
In Kentucky and Arkansas, a U.S. District Court Judge ruled for the second time against taking Medicaid coverage away from people who do not meet work requirements. Judge James Boasberg ruled that employment conditions do not advance Medicaid's basic purpose of providing health coverage, indicating that “The Court cannot concur that the Medicaid Act leaves the [HHS] Secretary so unconstrained, nor that the states are so armed to refashion the program Congress designed in any way they choose.”
Joint Statement on Administration’s Position on Texas V United States
Our organizations, which represent a combined membership of more than 560,000 physician and medical student members, are alarmed by the Administration’s announcement that they will no longer defend any part of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) in the federal case Texas v United States. This decision places the health care of millions of Americans, including those with pre-existing health care conditions, in jeopardy.
APA Honors U.S. Rep. Matsui with Javits Award
The American Psychiatric Association (APA) today awarded U.S. Rep. Doris Matsui (D-CA) the association’s Jacob K. Javits Award at a dinner ceremony.