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William W. “Bill” Richards Rural Psychiatry Award
The William W. Richards Rural Psychiatry Award recognizes individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the treatment of patients and the practice of psychiatry in rural geographic areas.
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.
American Psychiatric Association Statement on Terrorist Attacks in Israel
The American Psychiatric Association condemns the recent terrorist attacks in Israel. Innocent civilians should never have to endure the violence and chaos that happened last weekend. APA sends our support to all those affected in Israel and around the world. We mourn those who were lost and call for the immediate return of all hostages to their families. The scale of this terrorist act and the harm it is causing is unfathomable.
APA Board of Trustees Campaign Events and Activities
Board-Approved APA-Managed Campaign Activities for 2022-2024 Elections
Striving for Excellence Series
APA has partnered with Morehouse School of Medicine African American Behavioral Health - Center of Excellence to develop the Striving for Excellence educational series. Each live webinar will cover practical problems and offer culturally appropriate, evidence-based practices and approaches for caring for African Americans/Black people.
Advocacy & APAPAC
As the voice of modern psychiatry, APA works to advance the profession and promote the highest quality care for individuals with mental health and their families.
Ask An App Advisor
Members of the our Expert Panel hold a monthly mini-webinar (~15 minutes) followed by a Q@A. The goal of these webinars is to explain how our App Evaluation Model can work in real time, and to address questions from both the provider and patient perspectives about the Model
Inflation and a Recession Are Top Anxiety-Inducing Current Events Polled Since June
Gun violence. A recession. Climate change. The Russia-Ukraine war. The midterm elections. While the majority of Americans are anxious about each of these issues, one topic in the news rose above the rest last year: inflation.
The Moynihan Report Revisited: Exploring its Impact on Psychiatric Practice
Join the APA for this discussion on The Moynihan Report moderated by Walter Wilson Jr., the chair of the Council on Minority Mental Health and Health Disparities.
Council on Communications
Learn more about volunteer opportunities with the Council on Communications.
APA Foundation’s Rawle Andrews Jr., to be Honored with Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award
Rawle Andrews Jr., Esq., Executive Director of the American Psychiatric Association Foundation (APAF), will be honored with the President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Lifetime Achievement Award for Volunteer Service in January 2023.