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    PsychNews Special Report: February 2025 The Complexities of Medication Management in Psychiatry

    This episode of Psych News Special Report delves into the complexities of prescribing psychotropic medications for medically ill patients. Dr. Adrian Preda and Dr. Jim Levinson discuss the challenges faced by psychiatrists, including pharmacokinetics, drug interactions, and the importance of collaboration with other healthcare providers. They emphasize the need for careful medication management, especially in patients with complex medical histories, and highlight the risks of not addressing psyc

    Washington ABC7: Mental Health 5K

    • Diversity News and Updates

    Seven's on your side raising awareness of the mental and health needs of children of color in the district. The American Psychiatric Association hosts its first annual "Moore Equity In Mental Health 5K." Dr. Regina James, Chief of the Division of Diversity and Health Equity joined us to discuss the event.

    Telehealth Addiction Treatment Rose Rapidly During Pandemic; But Potential Benefits Still Unclear

    During the COVID-19 pandemic, addiction treatment providers rapidly pivoted to providing services via telehealth. New research highlights the potential for telehealth delivery to increase patient engagement by improving access and convenience. However, it also finds limited evidence that telehealth results in better retention or other outcomes relative to in-person treatment. The research appears online today in Psychiatric Services, a journal of the American Psychiatric Association, ahead of th

    Working with Latino Patients

    Learn more working with Latino/a patients, including demographics, significant history, best practices and disparities.

    Position Descriptions

    Read the position descriptions for the open offices in this year's APA National Election.

    Support for Mental Health in the Workplace: Employee Perspective

    • Anxiety, Depression, Patients and Families

    An estimated one in five working age adults lives with a mental health condition, yet more than 60 percent do not receive treatment. When employees do receive effective treatment for mental illnesses, it also leads to increased productivity, lower absenteeism, and decreased disability costs. Many companies are increasingly providing resources and programs to support employee mental health and well-being. So how do employees think their employers are doing with these efforts? That is the question

    Fostering Community Inclusion for Recovery for People with Serious Mental Illness

    • Patients and Families, Serious mental illness

    Meaningful community participation such as employment, education, recreation and leisure activities, religious and spiritual activities, and engagement in civil life is a critical part of recovering from serious mental illness (SMI). In a session at APA’s Annual Meeting in May, speakers provided an overview of how to promote community inclusion for persons with SMI from a variety of perspectives.

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