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Vestermark Psychiatry Educator Award
The Vestermark Psychiatry Educator Award recognizes excellence, leadership, and creativity in the field of psychiatric education and is given annually to a psychiatric educator for outstanding contributions to the education and development of psychiatrists.
Kempf Fund Award
The Kempf Fund Award recognizes research on the psychobiological, psychological, and/or sociological causes and treatment for schizophrenia.
Bruno Lima Award for Excellence in Disaster Psychiatry
The Bruno Lima Award in Disaster Psychiatry recognizes outstanding contributions of APA members in the care and understanding of the victims of disaster.
Patient Advocacy Award
The Patient Advocacy Award recognizes a public figure who champions the rights and needs of persons with mental illness and substance use disorders.
Judd Marmor Award
The Judd Marmor Award honors an individual who has contributed to research advancing the biopsychosocial aspects of psychiatry.
Viswanathan Family Lifestyle Medicine and Psychiatry Award
Established through an endowment to the APA Foundation in July 2024, this award reflects the Viswanathan Family’s deep interest in and passion about the intersection of lifestyle factors on mental and physical well-being and illness.
Alexander Gralnick, M.D. Award for Research in Schizophrenia
Alexander Gralnick, M.D. Award acknowledges research achievements in the treatment of schizophrenia, emphasizing early diagnosis and treatment and psychosocial aspects of the disease process.
Preventing Depression Among At-Risk Youth
Depression is common among adolescents worldwide, affecting an estimated 4–5 percent of adolescents each year. It can lead to serious social and educational difficulties and is also a major risk factor for suicide. Despite effective treatments, only about one in four youth with depression receive treatment. There are effective ways to prevent youth depression, yet few at-risk youths have access to prevention services.
Psychiatric Treatment and Care
View resources for Resident-Fellow Members related to patient care and medical knowledge such as clinical neuroscience, psychotherapy, and substance related and addictive disorders.
What is Somatic Symptom Disorder?
Somatic symptom disorder is diagnosed when a person has a significant focus on physical symptoms, such as pain, weakness or shortness of breath, to a level that results in major distress and/or problems functioning.