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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Model Telemedicine Legislation
The federal government, all 50 states, and the District of Columbia have taken action to further insurance coverage of telemedicine since the beginning of the COVID-19 public health emergency. With states reopening, there have been concerns that some of these positive changes such as payment parity with in-person visits, might be revoked. APA listened to the needs of members and patients and developed model telemedicine language for states.
Board-Approved Recommendations on Strategic Planning
APA@s Board of Trustees approved the following recommendations of the Ad Hoc Work Group on Strategic Planning at the Board@s March 2015 meeting.
Working with African American/Black Patients
Learn more working with African American patients, including demographics, significant history, best practices and disparities.
Working with Asian American Patients
Learn more working with Asian patients, including demographics, significant history, best practices and disparities.
Working with Muslim Patients
Learn more about how cultural differences affect the mental health treatment and outcomes for treating Muslim patients experiencing mental illness.
Best Practices
Learn about best practices and providing trans-affirming care across medical disciplines.
Writing Letters of Support to Insurers and Surgeons
Learn about the basics of writing support letters for gender-affirming procedures.
Intimate Partner Violence
This guide intends to help mental health providers in treating IPV survivors. It includes definitions associated with IPV, data on the prevalence of IPV, and the impact of IPV on survivors and their families.