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Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Learn about Seasonal Affective Disorder including symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
Intimate Partner Violence
This guide intends to help mental health providers in treating IPV survivors. It includes definitions associated with IPV, data on the prevalence of IPV, and the impact of IPV on survivors and their families.
Telepsychiatry & Integration with Other Technologies
Learn about telepsychiatry and integration with other technologies in APA@s Telepsychiatry Toolkit.
Final Rule: 42 CFR Part 2, Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records
On January 18th, a final rule was published in the Federal Register Notice to update 42 CFR Part 2, Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records.
2021 DSM-5 Diagnoses and New ICD-10-CM Codes
Updates to the DSM-5 and ICD-10 codes effective as of October 1, 2021.
What Are Dissociative Disorders?
Learn about dissociative disorders, including symptoms, risk factors, treatment options and answers to common questions.
Specific Learning Disorders
Learn about Specific Learning Disorder, including symptoms, risk factors, treatment options and answers to your questions.
Media Advisory: New Polling Data, Experts on Alcohol Use Disorder Available from American Psychiatric Association
Alcohol use disorder (AUD) involves frequent or heavy alcohol drinking that becomes difficult to control and leads to problems in areas such as relationships, work, school, or family. It affects more than one in four people in their lifetime, and more than one in 10 each year. AUD is common and often goes untreated. Treatments for AUD include medication, therapies, and support/self-help groups.
What is Borderline Personality Disorder?
Personality refers to peoples’ thoughts and views on how they relate to their world, and how they relate to others. All people have personality traits that make them unique, such as “shy” or “outgoing” or “humble” or “self-assured.” A personality disorder, however, is deeper and more severe and can cause problems in how a person thinks and feels, which can impact their perceptions and interactions with others. People with personality disorders may not realize that they are thinking or acting in
Patient Privacy and Security
Learn about how to ensure patient privacy and security when using artificial intelligence.
APA Statement on Passage of the Senate Version of H.R. 1
The America Psychiatric Association (APA) is very disappointed by the U.S. Senate’s passage of H.R. 1, which would significantly cut Medicaid funding. If the House passes this bill, knowing that Medicaid is the largest payer of mental health and substance use disorder services, it will have irreversible repercussions for patients and their families.