APA Foundation Receives $230,000 Grant from the Sozosei Foundation to Support Diversity Leadership Fellowships

The Sozosei Foundation recently awarded the American Psychiatric Association Foundation (APAF) a two-year, $230,000 grant in support of the American Psychiatric Association/APAF Diversity Leadership Fellowships.

Model Parity Legislation

APA has created parity-implementation legislation for all 50 states and the District of Columbia designed to require transparency and accountability from insurers and state regulators.

New Research Examines Firearm Culture in Families of Youth Who Died by Firearm-Suicide

A new study, released today at the American Psychiatric Association’s Annual Meeting, examined perspectives on firearms among the families of youth who completed suicide by firearm, and found that in many cases, youth who died by gun-related suicide had been introduced to these weapons through culturally rooted familial traditions. The researchers also examined family members’ perspectives on suicide prevention interventions, including the State of Maryland’s Extreme Risk Protective Order Law,

New Study Correlates Increased Sparring with Brain Changes in Mixed Martial Arts

New research presented at the American Psychiatric Association’s Annual Meeting today examined brain changes associated with sparring in people participating in mixed martial arts (MMA) and observed a significant correlation between the number of sparring sessions and brain changes.

Explore Sessions on Technology at the 2023 APA Annual Meeting

Check out some featured sessions in the Technology track at this year's Annual Meeting.

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.

Seven Ways to Cope with Holiday Stress

Looking ahead to holiday gatherings, events and activities may fill you with anticipation and excitement, along with a little angst. You may feel that build-up of anxiety as the holidays approach. According to a recent APA poll, nearly one in three Americans expects to be more stressed this holiday season than last year.

Program Highlights

Find examples of the model being implemented across different service and payer types.

William W. “Bill” Richards Rural Psychiatry Award

The William W. Richards Rural Psychiatry Award recognizes individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the treatment of patients and the practice of psychiatry in rural geographic areas.

Things to Consider When Partnering with Third Party Telemental Health Companies

While many psychiatrists are looking to adopt telepsychiatry into their own private practice, other clinicians are opting to partner with third party telemental health companies that offer live video therapy sessions to patients.

Historical Addendum to APA's Apology to Black, Indigenous and People of Color for Its Support of Structural Racism in Psychiatry

In this document, the APA hopes to elaborate on some past events that have contributed to structural racism's pervading presence today.

Working with Muslim Patients

Learn more about how cultural differences affect the mental health treatment and outcomes for treating Muslim patients experiencing mental illness.