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Teens and Digital Technology During the Pandemic
A new report from Common Sense, Tweens, Teens, Tech, and Mental Health: Coming of Age in an Increasingly Digital, Uncertain, and Unequal World, addresses the connections between teens’ use of digital technology and mental health. It acknowledges the critical importance of digital connection for teens, especially during the pandemic, and provides guidance on identifying youth who might be at risk for potential harmful effects of social media use.
Veterans Benefit from Culturally Competent Care
As a psychiatrist and a proud supporter of those who have served our nation, over the last 15 years I have had the privilege to develop and oversee programs nationally that increase access to psychiatric care for active-duty service members and veterans. In this role, I have come to believe strongly in the need to increase cultural competence for civilian healthcare professionals who provide care to service members, veterans, their families and caregivers.
Mindfulness in Psychiatry: A Bridge to Wellbeing for Diverse Populations
“Your breath is a tool that you have with you at all times, anywhere you go, always readily available.” Lisa Fortuna, M.D., M.P.H., MDiv, shared this insight on the therapeutic potential of the breath during the American Psychiatric Association’s virtual panel discussion “Meditation and Mindfulness: A Cultural Bridge to Mental Wellbeing.”
Reproductive Mental Health
View resources for psychiatrists for the treatment of patients regarding reproductive mental health.
What is Gender Dysphoria?
Learn about gender dysphoria, including symptoms, risk factors, treatment options and answers to common questions.
Exploring the Impact of Weathering on Maternal Mental Health: Can Stress be Inherited?
Join us on Aug. 28 at noon to discuss the weathering phenomenon, used to interpret the differentials in the health outcomes of African Americans and Whites over time, and explore strategies to address it.
Helping a Loved One Cope with Mental Illness
Learn about what you can do to help a loved one cope with a mental illness
Tech Trends 2024: What to Watch out for This Year in Digital and Telemental Health
For 2024, our health technology keyword is precision. We can expect to see a move toward increased precision in technology-driven treatment in two major areas: telehealth usage and augmented or artificial intelligence (AI).
What Will Protect Health Care Workers’ Mental Health During the Pandemic?
Health care workers have been on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic since March, many of them facing very difficult and stressful situations, such as long hours, lack of equipment, unknowns about spread of the virus, and concerns for their own safety and that of their families. Some health care workers have lost colleagues or family members to COVID-19. The mental health concerns the workforce faces are devastating and may linger long after the pandemic ends.
Recovery-Oriented Care in Psychiatry
Recovery from Mental Disorders and Substance Use Disorders is a process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live a self-directed life, and strive to reach their full potential.
Council on Children, Adolescents, and Their Families
Learn more about volunteer opportunities with the Council on Children, Adolescents, and Their Families.
Clinical Practice Guidelines
APA practice guidelines provide evidence-based recommendations for the assessment and treatment of psychiatric disorders.