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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.
Depression
Learn about depression, including symptoms, risk factors, treatment options and answers to your questions.
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2025 APA Advocacy Challenge
Advocacy is a top priority for APA, and now is your chance to engage in a friendly competition with your colleagues by joining the APA Advocacy Action Challenge!
Clinical Updates Track
The popular Clinical Updates Track includes practical and pragmatic training. It includes 18 sessions by renowned experts presenting on the practical domains clinicians deal with every day.
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Assembly District Branch Best Practice Award
The Assembly District Branch Best Practice Award recognizes a District Branch for exemplary standard practices and/or innovative programs.
Assembly Profile of Courage Award
Assembly Profile of Courage award recognizes an APA member who has, at risk to her/his professional and personal status, taken an ethical stand against intimidating pressure for the good of patient care and in keeping with APA Principles of Ethics.