¿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

Undocumented Immigrants

Learn more about treating undocumented patients experiencing stress and trauma related to changing political and social environments.

Brain Imaging Shows the Impacts of Psychotherapy

• Depression, OCD, Trauma

Psychotherapy, or talk therapy, is an effective treatment for many mental health disorders. Advances in brain imaging are increasingly allowing researchers to observe the changes in the brain resulting from psychotherapy treatment.

Explore Sessions on Clinical Updates at the 2024 Annual Meeting

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

APA is an organization of psychiatrists working together to ensure humane care and effective treatment for all persons with mental illness, including substance use disorders.

2024 Class of Honorary Fellows

APA congratulates the newest Distinguished Fellows and Fellows as of January 1, 2024. Thank you for your continued contributions to the field of psychiatry.

¿Qué es el trastorno por consumo de sustancias?

En 2020, 6.2 millones de hispanos o latinos de 12 años en adelante tuvieron un TCS en el último año. Casi 90% de este grupo nunca recibirá tratamiento.

Certification and Licensure

View resources to help members understand and meet MOC and MOL requirements.

Work At APA

APA offers a wide variety of career opportunities for people with diverse experiences and skill sets.

Advocacy Update: February 2020

Learn more about February 2020 Advocacy Update at psychiatry.org

Diversity and Health Equity Highlights at the Annual Meeting

Join us in advancing equity in mental health care and expanding our collective impact as compassionate and effective mental health professionals.

Chronic Pain and Mental Health Often Interconnected

• Anxiety, Depression, Patients and Families

Chronic pain and mental health disorders often occur together. In fact, research suggests that chronic pain and mental health problems can contribute to and exacerbate the other.