What is Hoarding Disorder?

Learn about hoarding disorder, including symptoms, risk factors, treatment options and answers to common questions.

Physician Reimbursement & Quality Improvement

APA strongly supports federal efforts to provide appropriate compensation for psychiatrists, which ensures their ability to provide high-quality care and specialized services for their communities and patients.

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APA Statement on CDC Report on Deaths From Overdose

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention today reported that between April 2020 and April 2021, U.S. deaths from overdoses topped 100,000. This grim milestone constitutes a record, and overall, these deaths are up 29 percent from the prior year. Today, the American Psychiatric Association reiterates that effective treatments for substance use disorder are available, and renews its calls for action.

Special Interest Communities

Special Interest Communities

Vestermark Award Committee

Learn more about volunteer opportunities with the Vestermark Award Committee.

APA Meetings App

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Advocacy Action Center

Help shape legislation that advances your profession and promote the highest quality of care for your patients and their families

Advocacy Issues

Learn about advocacy issues related to telepsychiatry in APA@s Telepsychiatry Toolkit.

The Credentialing Process

Learn about the credentialing process for telepsychiatry in APA@s Telepsychiatry Toolkit.

Working With Residents

Learn about working with residents in telepsychiatry in APA@s Telepsychiatry Toolkit.

Telepsychiatry Malpractice Issues

Learn about malpractice issues related to telepsychiatry in APA@s Telepsychiatry Toolkit.