What Is Depression?
Depression (major depressive disorder) is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act. Fortunately, it is also treatable.
Depression
Learn about depression, including symptoms, risk factors, treatment options and answers to your questions.
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Trastorno por consumo de alcohol
El trastorno por consumo de alcohol (AUD por sus siglas en inglés) se produce cuando el consumo frecuente o excesivo de alcohol se vuelve difícil de controlar y provoca problemas en las relaciones, el trabajo, la escuela, la familia u otras áreas. AUD es común y, con frecuencia, no se trata. Existen tratamientos que funcionan, como medicamentos, terapias, y grupos de apoyo o autoayuda.
Disaster Mental Health
Learn about the education and training resources for psychiatrists to prepare and respond to disasters and mass traumas.
Social Determinants of Mental Health Task Force
The 2021-22 APA Presidential Task Force on Social Determinants of Mental Health was established by the APA Board of Trustees in May 2021 to develop sustainable policies and programs to bring about change in the psychiatric health care of affected populations.
International Application: Research Colloquium for Junior Psychiatrist Investigators
View the international application for the Research Colloquium for Junior Psychiatrist Investigators - a program that provides guidance, mentorship, and encouragement to young investigators in the early phases of their training.
U.S. and Canada Application: Research Colloquium for Junior Psychiatrists
View the U.S. and Canadian application for the Research Colloquium for Junior Psychiatrist Investigators - a program that provides guidance, mentorship, and encouragement to young investigators in the early phases of their training.
Resident-Fellow Members
View your Resident and Fellow Member benefits and how to get the most out of your APA membership.
Allied Group Meetings
APA encourages affiliate organizations to host allied meetings and special events in conjunction with the meeting.
What Is a Substance Use Disorder?
Addiction is a complex condition, a brain disease that is manifested by compulsive substance use despite harmful consequence. Learn more at psychiatry.org.
Policy & Practice Insights Series
Curated with care, this series unveils pivotal policy changes, delivers timely updates, and unlocks practical insights from subject matters experts.
Clinical Practice Guidelines
APA practice guidelines provide evidence-based recommendations for the assessment and treatment of psychiatric disorders.