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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Council on Geriatric Psychiatry
The Council on Geriatric Psychiatry focuses on the special mental health needs of older adults.
Council on Medical Education and Lifelong Learning
The Council on Medical Education and Lifelong Learning monitors emerging issues and supports the development of resources and programs for psychiatric education in the U.S. at every level.
Certificate of Attendance and Evaluation
The conference evaluation and CE certificate of attendance will be available at the beginning of the Mental Health Services Conference on Thursday, October 12, 2023.
The 2024 Mental Health Services Conference
Save the date to gain new skills through in-depth training at 2024 The Mental Health Services Conference, September 26-28 in Baltimore, MD.
About the Conference
Learn more about the 2024 Mental Health Services Conference, providing up to 17.5 continuing education credits for physicians, psychologists, social workers, and nurses.
Continuing Education Credits
The 2023 Mental Health Services Conference, providing up to 17.5 continuing education credits for physicians, psychologists, social workers, and nurses.
Financial Disclosures
The American Psychiatric Association adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Medical Education.
Schedule At a Glance
View an outline of each day's activities for the 2023 Mental Health Services Conference, Oct 12-14 in Washington, D.C.
Indigenous People
Learn more about treating Indigenous people experiencing stress and trauma related to changing political and social environments.
What Is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder?
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a disorder in which people have recurring, unwanted thoughts, ideas or sensations (obsessions) that make them feel driven to do something repetitively (compulsions). The repetitive behaviors, such as hand washing, checking on things or cleaning, can significantly interfere with a person’s daily activities and social interactions.