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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Mentorship, Leadership and Advocacy Opportunities for IMGs
Mentorship, Leadership and Advocacy Opportunities for IMGs
Scholars Program
The APA Scholar Program gives residents, medical students, and graduates students the chance to network with peers and meet and collaborate with top educators, practitioners, and researchers in psychiatry.
Elections Committee
The Elections Committee is charged with establishing (for Board approval) procedures for equitable voting of the membership.
Joint Reference Committee
The Joint Reference Committee (JRC) holds accountable, monitors, and evaluates the functioning of APA components.
Membership Committee
The Membership Committee has principal responsibility for membership recruitment and retention activities and reports to the Board.
Nominating Committee
The Nominating Committee is responsible for facilitating and evaluating nominations for positions on APA's Board of Trustees.
Medical Student Programs
APA/APAF Medical Student Programs provide medical students who are interested in serving underserved communities the experiential learning, training, and professional development they need to be leaders in the field of psychiatry.