What is Technology Addiction?

Technology is an integral and growing part of our lives. It is key for efficient functioning in many aspects of our lives and vital for social connection for many. Our smartphones are constant companions for many of us. However, excessive, compulsive or out-of-control use of various types of technologies is an increasing area of concern.

Perinatal Mental Health Toolkit

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

Expert Q&A: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Experts answer questions about Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

Joint Statement on Federal Concerns About Psychotropic Medication Safety

The safety and efficacy of traditional antidepressants, antipsychotics, and mood stabilizers (such as lithium and some anticonvulsants) and stimulant medications have been established through decades of rigorous research, randomized clinical trials, peer-reviewed studies, meta-analyses, national registry studies of thousands of people, post-marketing pharmacovigilance monitoring, and FDA oversight.

What Are Bipolar Disorders?

Learn about bipolar disorder, including types, symptoms, and treatment options

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer/Questioning

LGBTQ individuals are more than twice as likely as heterosexual men and women to have a mental health disorder in their lifetime. They are 2.5 times more likely to experience depression, anxiety, and substance misuse compared with heterosexual individuals.

Reporter Toolkit: Recommendations on Covering the AAPI Community

The unprecedented rise in anti-AAPI* (Asian American and Pacific Islander) hate incidents and crimes that began during the COVID pandemic has taken a heavy mental health toll on the AAPI community — high levels of stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma-related symptoms have been reported. Collective trauma resulting from being targeted has the community reeling and searching for answers. Equally concerning is the fact that this mental health burden is falling on the very group with the lowest r

Hoarding Disorder

Learn about hoarding disorder, including symptoms, risk factors, treatment options and answers to common questions.

Social Determinants of Mental Health: Food and Nutrition Security

Food insecurity—limited access to nutritious food—is a powerful determinant of mental health, directly linked to depression, anxiety, and other psychiatric disorders.

Search Directories & Databases

Search APA directories, policies, publications, career opportunities and join the member to member listserv.

Integrative Medicine

Learn more about integrative medicine, the practice of combining conventional medical treatments with non-conventional (“alternative” or “complementary”) ones.

Supporting Evidence Base

Learn about the evidence base for child and adolescent telepsychiatry in APA@s Telepsychiatry Toolkit.