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.
Depression
Learn about depression, including symptoms, risk factors, treatment options and answers to your questions.
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Fellow of the APA
Take the next step in your psychiatric career and become a fellow of the American Psychiatric Association.
Get in the Loop with APA
Welcome to your one-stop hub to stay in the loop with the American Psychiatric Association (APA)! Tailored specifically for Early Career Psychiatrists (ECPs), this space connects you to the resources you need to thrive—from professional development and leadership opportunities to advocacy and well-being support.
Federal Advocacy Conference
APA's Federal Advocacy Conference is a unique opportunity for psychiatrists to lobby members of Congress in our nation’s capital on the issues that affect mental health care.
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!
Lifestyle to Support Mental Health
Research suggests healthy lifestyle behaviors and habits promote mental health and wellness and can be used to both prevent and treat mental health conditions including anxiety, depression, bipolar spectrum disorders, post traumatic stress disorder, and psychotic disorders.
Geriatric Telepsychiatry
Learn about the evidence base and clinical outcomes for geriatric telepsychiatry in APA@s Telepsychiatry Toolkit.
Gender-Affirming Therapy
View basic concerts when providing psychotherapy to those who are gender diverse.
Words Matter: Reporting on Mental Health Conditions
How you report stories about individuals with mental health challenges can increase awareness and reduce stigma around these conditions. Learn more at psychiatry.org.
Suicide Prevention
Learn about suicide prevention, including risk factors, warning signs, and what you can do.
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.