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Congressional Advocacy Network
Learn more and participate in the Congressional Action Network, APA@s political grassroots network.
Non-Physician Scope of Practice
APA is actively involved in scope of practice advocacy. We work with our District Branches to address scope of practice legislation on a state by state basis. Learn more about what APA is doing on scope of practice.
DSM
Learn about DSM-5-TR, the standard classification of mental disorders used by mental health professionals in the U.S.
About APA's Headquarters
Learn more about APA@s headquarters, located in Washington, D.C. at the Wharf development on the southwest waterfront.
Best Practice Highlights for Treating Diverse Patient Populations
The APA Best Practice Highlights provide information on particular populations’ demographics, significant history, a few best practice, and disparities and stigma to help you contextualize your assessment and treatment.
A Guide for Working With Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Patients
This guide offers an array of topics that will be essential in understanding how to work with TGNC patients.
Women
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is one of the most common form of violence against women. This guide intends to help mental health providers in treating IPV survivors. It includes definitions associated with IPV, data on the prevalence of IPV, and the impact of IPV on survivors and their families.
LGBTQ
LGBTQ IPV survivors face increased barriers to obtaining consistent access to the culturally competent services. Intimate partner violence (IPV) is one of the most common form of violence against women. This guide intends to help mental health providers in treating IPV survivors. It includes definitions associated with IPV, data on the prevalence of IPV, and the impact of IPV on survivors and their families.