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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Psychotherapy
Learn about incorporating into your practice the use of psychotherapy, a treatment that uses verbal exchange, and sometimes behavioral interventions, within a professional relationship, with the primary goal of fostering the growth and development of healthier and more satisfying patterns of response to stressors so that an individual can lead a self-directed life.
2020 DSM-5 Diagnoses and New ICD-10-CM Codes
Updates to the DSM-5 and ICD-10 codes effective as of October 1, 2020.
Submit Proposals for Making Changes to DSM-5-TR
Propose changes, corrections and clarifications to the DSM-5-TR.
About DSM-5-TR
Learn about the development and criteria of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5-TR).
COVID-19 / Coronavirus
During this challenging time, APA is working at the legislative and regulatory level to ensure that Americans can continue to access psychiatric services and that psychiatrists are equipped to respond, adapt, and continue treating patients.
Security Rule
The tools you need to ensure the privacy and confidentiality of your patients’ information.
Mobile Health
Using a tablet or smartphone to manage patient health information? Follow these tips before you begin.
Medicaid Work Requirements
On January 11, 2018, CMS issued new guidance for states seeking to tie Medicaid benefits to employment or other forms of community engagement for non-elderly, non-disabled adult Medicaid beneficiaries who are eligible for Medicaid on a basis other than disability. Explore our member resources on Medicaid work requirements.
APA Public Opinion Poll 2021 Annual Meeting
View results of the Public Opinion Poll released during the 2021 Annual Meeting.
APA Public Opinion Poll 2021 Workplace
View results of the Public Opinion Poll released in May 2021 on workplace mental health issues.
APA Public Opinion Poll 2021 Access to Care
View results of the Public Opinion Poll on access to care released in May 2021.
Transition to Practice and Early Career Resources
Your early career as a psychiatrist is an exhilarating time as you continue to develop your identity as a physician and explore new opportunities.