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Tariq Salem, M.D.
Read the candidate bios for the open offices in this year's APA National Election.
Hispanics
Learn more about treating Hispanic patients experiencing stress and trauma related to changing political and social environments.
A New Hybrid In-Person/Virtual Annual Meeting Experience
The 2022 Annual Meeting is offering its first hybrid meeting with live sessions in New Orleans and a virtual meeting in June.
Myths and Facts Concerning Abortions and Mental Health
The APA Council on Women’s Mental Health has put together a series of Myths and Facts everyone needs to know about abortion and mental health.
APA Statement on Shooting at Club Q Nightclub in Colorado Springs
We are deeply saddened to hear of the shooting at Club Q Nightclub in Colorado Springs and mourn the lives of those who were lost and send support to those recovering from injuries. Our hearts go out to the families and friends of the victims, and we urge whoever may need it to seek mental health support in the aftermath of this tragedy.
What to Do About Workplace Bullying
Bullying is often thought of as a kids’ problem. But it also often happens to adults in the workplace. Workplace bullying involves multiple, repeated, intentional acts of aggression, hostility, social isolation, disrespect or mistreatment of an employee by another employee(s). It can include work sabotage or behaviors perceived as threatening, intimidating, or humiliating. These acts often happen in person but also can occur through email, text messaging, and social media.
Viswanathan Family Lifestyle Medicine and Psychiatry Award
Established through an endowment to the APA Foundation in July 2024, this award reflects the Viswanathan Family’s deep interest in and passion about the intersection of lifestyle factors on mental and physical well-being and illness.
Mental Health Education for Youth: Focus on Mental Wellness
Despite frequent media coverage, public understanding of health and mental health issues is still lacking, according to recent study in the Journal of Mental Health. Overall, they concluded that people are “equally and relatively poorly informed” about relatively common mental and physical health conditions. A new study finds that education efforts for teens that specifically focus on mental health and well-being, rather than mental illness, can help.
Understanding Warning Signs of Mental Illness in the AAPI Community
In the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community, mental illness warning signs can be difficult to identify because of stigma and lack of culturally competent care. These barriers can make it difficult for people to seek out help. AAPIs are less likely than other racial/ethnic groups to seek help for mental health conditions