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¿Cómo afectan los fenómenos meteorológicos extremos a la salud mental?
Las consecuencias para la salud mental de los desastres individuales para la mayoría de las personas incluyen estrés e insomnio leves; conductas de afrontamiento de alto riesgo, como el aumento en el consumo de alcohol; y trastornos mentales como depresión, ansiedad y estrés postraumático. El aumento de las temperaturas globales relacionado con el clima afecta a las poblaciones a través de desastres localizados circunscritos, pero también a través de efectos a largo plazo y, con frecuencia, a gr
Introduction
Learn the basics of child and adolescent telepsychiatry in APA@s Telepsychiatry Toolkit.
What is Gambling Disorder?
Learn about gambling disorder, including symptoms, risk factors, treatment options and answers to common questions.
What is Hoarding Disorder?
Learn about hoarding disorder, including symptoms, risk factors, treatment options and answers to common questions.
Honoring Women’s Contributions to Psychiatry Research
All across the field of psychiatry, women make an impact every day in furthering our understanding of the brain and how to treat mental health and substance use disorders. In recognition of Women’s History Month, APA is highlighting six women whose research contributions have meant better outcomes for people with mental illness.
Cannabis
Learn about various aspects of treating cannabis use disorders, including clinical, training, and policy considerations. As new topics emerge, more resources and information will be added to this page. The resources covers topics from the APA Work Group on Cannabis with the Council on Addiction Psychiatry, training, practice/clinical, and legal issues from leading psychiatrists.
Clinical Practice Guidelines
APA practice guidelines provide evidence-based recommendations for the assessment and treatment of psychiatric disorders.
Resident Leadership Opportunities
Learn about the nationally elected leadership positions for APA resident-fellow members.
Bright Light Therapy: Growing Evidence Beyond Seasonal Depression
Bright light therapy has long been a key treatment for seasonal depression. Now, new research adds to the evidence of its effectiveness for other types of depression. A study published in JAMA Psychiatry in late 2024, found that bright light therapy was an effective supplementary treatment for depressive disorders other than seasonal depression.