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Expert Q&A: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Experts answer questions about Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
July Issues of American Psychiatric Association Journals Cover Advances in Social Determinants of Mental Health, Youth Mental Health Screening, AI in Psychotherapy and More
The latest issues of three of the American Psychiatric Association’s journals, The American Journal of Psychiatry, Psychiatric Services and The American Journal of Psychotherapy are now available online.
Expert Q&A: Eating Disorders
Find answers to your questions about eating disorders written by leading psychiatrists.
Member Obituaries
American Psychiatric Association honors the lives and legacies of its member psychiatrists and their contributions to mental health and psychiatry. APA hosts member obituaries, submitted by contributors.
Expert Q&A: Anxiety Disorders
Find answers to your questions about anxiety disorders written by leading psychiatrists.
Positive Psychiatry: Promoting Well-Being
Positive psychiatry focuses on the positive aspects of mental health. It is defined as the “science and practice of psychiatry that focuses on the study and promotion of mental health and well-being through enhancement of positive psychosocial factors,” in a recent special report in Psychiatric News by former APA President Dilip V. Jeste, M.D. As Dr. Jeste notes, while about 20% of people are affected by mental disorders, “100% of people have mental health including some positive traits. Positiv
Addressing Substance Use Disorder in the Hispanic Community Unpacking Sociocultural Risk and Resilience
Interact with the panel as they explore both the risk and resilience within this diverse group.
Justice Involvement in Substance Use Disorder Treatment for Marginalized Pregnant and Parenting People: Working Toward a Better Approach
Join us on Jul. 31 at 7:00 p.m.to discuss strategies for improving access to evidence-based SUD treatment.
Study: Cannabis Use Disorder Increasing Among Veterans with Psychiatric Disorders
Research published today in The American Journal of Psychiatry finds that during a period of increasing cannabis use in the U.S., the prevalence of cannabis use disorder is disproportionally increasing among veterans with psychiatric disorders, especially those with more severe psychiatric disorders.
Building Resilience at Any Age
Resilience is the ability to adapt well to stress, trauma, tragedy or threats; to bounce back from difficult experiences and to overcome adversity. Resilience is a complex and active process, influenced by both genetics and environment with the potential to change over time. It is also clearly a useful and desirable quality as people across the globe cope with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Eating Disorders: Early Diagnosis for Better Prognosis — Decision Support and Other Tools
Attendees will be able to engage with APA staff and ask questions about tools to support early diagnosis and better prognosis of eating disorders.
Expert Q&A: Specific Learning Disorders
Specific learning disorders are neurodevelopmental disorders that are typically diagnosed in early school-aged children, although may not be recognized until adulthood.