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¿Qué son suicidio y autolesión?
Sin embargo, el suicidio puede evitarse conociendo los factores de riesgo y detectando las señales de alertas. Conociendo y compartiendo esta información, se puede evitar la pérdida trágica de 130 personas al día causa del suicidio.
¿Qué es la psiquiatría?
La psiquiatría es una especializacion de la medicina que se centra en el diagnóstico, el tratamiento y la prevención de los trastornos mentales, emocionales y del comportamiento.
Addressing Structural Racism Town Hall
Join APA leadership and distinguished speakers for an evening webinar on Monday, June 15, at 8:00 p.m. EDT to discuss longstanding racial inequalities experienced by Blacks in America.
¿Qué es la violencia de pareja?
Se desprende de la investigación al respecto que las personas latinas sobrevivientes de la VP tienen menos probabilidades de buscar servicios de salud mental que las no latinas.
Personal Perspectives on Bipolar Disorder, Part 2
This episode is the second of a two-part discussion about bipolar disorder led by Dr. Ken Duckworth. He leads a deep discussion that offers insights for individuals, family members and mental health professionals: living with it, loving someone who has it, treating it, the impact of cultural identity, and more.
How to Write Effective Letters of Medical Necessity
While significant progress has been made in recent years, there are still challenges to obtaining insurance coverage for mental health and substance use disorder treatment. Insurance companies may deny claims for a variety of reasons, including that the care is not “medically necessary.”
MindGames Masters
MindGames Masters: Subspecialty Review for the General Psychiatrist is a three-part educational experience for psychiatrists to assess their knowledge and learn more about five subspecialities in an engaging, fun, and competitive format.
New Research Details Links Between COVID and Mental Health
Several new studies highlight links between mental health disorders and COVID-19. People with mental health disorders and intellectual disabilities are more at risk for contracting COVID and people who have had COVID are at greater risk for developing mental disorders. Understanding these risks can potentially help health professionals and individuals to improve prevention, assessment, and treatment.
APA Statement on Concerning Lawsuit Challenging Final Parity Rules
The American Psychiatric Association (APA) expresses deep concern over the recent lawsuit filed by The ERISA Industry Committee (ERIC), a trade association that advocates on behalf of large employers, which seeks to invalidate the Final Mental Health Parity Rule. The final rule is intended to improve access to timely care for mental health and substance use disorders by ensuring that insurers are held accountable to the public on the fair provision of these treatments.
Expanding Mental Health Uses for Virtual Reality
Virtual reality technology is increasingly being used to support mental health and treat a variety of mental health disorders, especially as the technology becomes more familiar and more affordable. Virtual reality (VR) offers several advantages, including convenience and the ability to adapt and individualize it. Among the conditions being effectively treated with VR are PTSD, anxiety and phobias.