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APA Praises House COVID-19 Relief Package; Calls Upon Senate to Pass Legislation
The American Psychiatric Association (APA) today applauded the mental health and addiction-related resources included in the Heroes Act (H.R. 8406) passed by the U.S. House. Evidence is mounting that the COVID-19 pandemic is exacerbating mental health conditions, while the economic consequences of the pandemic have been reducing the mental health and substance use treatment capacity across the country. The resources in the House-passed Heroes Act constitute a needed step toward treatment for men
General Treatment Recommendations and Resources
Learn more about treating historically marginalized populations experiencing stress and trauma related to changing political and social environments.
APA Celebrates One Year of LaSaludMental.org, Spanish-language Mental Health Resource Site, During Hispanic Heritage Month
The first day of Hispanic Heritage Month this year marks one year since the American Psychiatric Association (APA) launched LaSaludMental.org, the organization’s first website dedicated to providing evidence-based information and culturally competent resources in Spanish on mental health and addiction.
April Issues of APA Journals Feature Research on Schizophrenia, Borderline Personality Disorder, Medical Mistrust, Bias, and More
The latest issues of three American Psychiatric Association journals, The American Journal of Psychiatry, Psychiatric Services and The American Journal of Psychotherapy are now available online.
May Issues of American Psychiatric Association Journals Cover New Treatments, Assessing Crisis Lines, Suicide Prevention, and More
he latest issues of three of the American Psychiatric Association’s journals, The American Journal of Psychiatry, Psychiatric Services and Focus are now available online. The May issue of The American Journal of Psychiatry focuses on treatments, with articles presenting issues related to psychedelics, trichotillomania, social anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, and opioid use disorder.
The Economic Cost of Depression is Increasing; Direct Costs are Only a Small Part
Depression is one of the most common mental disorders and can cause tremendous challenge and burden for individuals and families. It also carries a large economic cost. The economic burden of major depressive disorder among U.S. adults was an estimated $236 billion in 2018, an increase of more than 35% since 2010 (year 2020 values), according to research published in early May in the journal Pharmacoeconomics.
November Issues of American Psychiatric Association Journals Cover New Insights in Psychotic Disorders Barriers to Addiction Treatment, Bipolar Disorder Treatment, and More
The latest issues of three American Psychiatric Association journals, The American Journal of Psychiatry, Psychiatric Services and Focus, are now available online.
Working with Asian American Patients
Learn more working with Asian patients, including demographics, significant history, best practices and disparities.
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
If you are an APA member, you can access to two comprehensive HIPAA guides.
Hispanics
Learn more about treating Hispanic patients experiencing stress and trauma related to changing political and social environments.
Practice Guidance for COVID-19
APA has compiled practice guidance released by the Department of Health and Human Services and at the state level related to COVID-19 to assist psychiatrists with providing mental health and substance use services