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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Geriatric Psychiatry
View related publications and education and training resources for psychaitrists, residents and medical students.
Risk Management
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Ethics
All APA members are bound by the ethical code of the medical profession, specifically defined in the Principles of Medical Ethics of the AMA and in the APA’s Principles of Medical Ethics With Annotations Especially Applicable to Psychiatry.
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History of Telepsychiatry
Learn about the history of telepsychiatry in APA@s Telepsychiatry Toolkit.
Privacy & Security
Find a comprehensive guide to resources from the American Psychiatric Association (APA) and others that address privacy and HIT.
Resources: Choosing the Right EHR
APA's EHR resource page will help guide you through the HIT process and provide information on evaluating vendors and educational materials and tools.
e-Prescribing (eRx)
Access APA resources for e-prescribing (eRx) and information regarding meaningful use.