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Position Statement on Therapies Focused on Memories of Childhood Physical and Sexual Abuse
Position Statement on Therapies Focused on Memories of Childhood Physical and Sexual Abuse
Neuropsychiatric Symptoms of Subacute and Chronic Long COVID
This resource document describes the clinical picture of long COVID, considerations in the evaluation of patients, and potential role for interventions.
Vagal nerve stimulation (VNS) white paper
Vagal nerve stimulation for treatment resistant epilepsy has been available in the United States since 1997, and improved mood noted in epilepsy patients led to studies examining the use of VNS for treatment resistant depression. VNS implantation consists of placement of the stimulator in the chest wall that is attached by wires tunneled through the skin to the left vagus nerve in the carotid sheath. Potential side effects include voice alteration, hoarseness, coughing, paresthesia, dyspnea and
Position Statement on the Use of Antipsychotic Medication in Patients with Major Neurocognitive Disorder
Position Statement on the Use of Antipsychotic Medication in Patients with Major Neurocognitive Disorder
Position Statement on Integrating Opioid Use Disorders Treatment with Buprenorphine and Naltrexone with that of Co-Occurring Mental Illnesses
Position Statement on Integrating Opioid Use Disorders Treatment with Buprenorphine and Naltrexone with that of Co-Occurring Mental Illnesses
Position Statement on Assuring the Appropriate Care of Pregnant and Newly Delivered Women with Substance Use Disorders
Position Statement on Assuring the Appropriate Care of Pregnant and Newly Delivered Women with Substance Use Disorders
Position Statement on Studying the Decriminalization of Illicit Substance Possession and Use
Position Statement on Studying the Decriminalization of Illicit Substance Possession and Use
Position Statement on Treatment of Substance Use Disorders in the Criminal Justice System
Position Statement on Treatment of Substance Use Disorders in the Criminal Justice System
Closing a practice at short notice: What every psychiatrist and their family should know
A psychiatrist’s death or incapacity raises immediate problems in the areas of clinical coverage, administrative responsibilities, and medical records. The time to plan for this situation is, of course before such an emergency occurs. By developing the attached guide, the APA is responding to the members’ needs by offering a member benefit that extends to the psychiatrist’s family and colleagues. This document was written to provide relevant and practical guidance to both the psychiatrist and
Psychotherapy as an Essential Skill of Psychiatrists
Resource Document on Psychotherapy as an Essential Skill of Psychiatrists
Psychiatry and Military Service
The APA Resource Document on Psychiatry and Military Services was prepared as part of an APA Action Paper to improve the awareness of all APA members regarding military implications of psychiatric diagnoses and treatments. This resource document outlines the key considerations for civilian psychiatrists treating active-duty military personnel.
AIDS and Confidentiality, Disclosure and Protection of Others
AIDS and Confidentiality, Disclosure and Protection of Others