December Issues of APA Journals Cover Childhood Resilience and Adult Outcomes, Genetics and Postpartum Depression, Increasing Rates of Suicide Among Black Women, and More

The latest issues of two American Psychiatric Association journals, The American Journal of Psychiatry and Psychiatric Services are now available online.

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.

September Issues of American Psychiatric Association Journals Cover New Solutions Addressing Structural Racism, Childhood Trauma, Suicidal Behaviors, and More

The September 2023 issues of two of the American Psychiatric Association’s journals, The American Journal of Psychiatry and Psychiatric Services are now available online.

February Issues of APA Journals Cover Treating Opioid and Cannabis Use Disorders, Trends in Telepsychiatry, Reproductive Psychiatry and More

The latest issues of three American Psychiatric Association journals, The American Journal of Psychiatry, Psychiatric Services and Focus are now available online.

Reproductive Mental Health

View resources for psychiatrists for the treatment of patients regarding reproductive mental health.

Depression

Learn about depression, including symptoms, risk factors, treatment options and answers to your questions.

Women

Each year, 1 in 5 women in the United States has a mental health problem such as depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), or an eating disorder. Although women and men have similar rates of mental health problems, the types of mental conditions may differ.

Self-Assessment Activities

Learn about all the ways to meet your MOC requirements in conjunction with the 2024 Annual Meeting.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Learn about Seasonal Affective Disorder including symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

Celebrating the First Year of Our “Mental Health Care Works Campaign”: The 2024 APA Foundation Benefit

Meet us at the historic and exquisite Cipriani’s on Broadway to help commemorate a successful first year of the Mental Health Care Works campaign.

Understanding Mental Disorders Your Guide to DSM-5

Understanding Mental Disorders is a consumer guide for anyone who has been touched by mental illness.

Perinatal Mental Health Toolkit

Resources and facts about mental health for pregnant persons, and both prescribing and non-prescribing practitioners.