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Position Statement on Resolution Against Racism and Racial Discrimination and Their Adverse Impacts on Mental Health
Position Statement on Resolution Against Racism and Racial Discrimination and Their Adverse Impacts on Mental Health
Interacting with Caregivers
In this document, we address ethical and legal issues related to involving caregivers in the treatment of patients and provide a comprehensive approach to the engagement of caregivers in the treatment process. This approach revolves around the development and implementation of a caregiver plan (CGP). It is important to note that the development of a formal CGP does not reflect current practice in the field. The discussion of a CGP in this document is for education: to describe a potentia
Need to Monitor and Assess the Public Health and Safety Consequences of Legalizing Marijuana
Resource Document on the Need to Monitor and Assess the Public Health and Safety Consequences of Legalizing Marijuana
The Management of Depression during Pregnancy: A Report from the American Psychiatric Association and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Objective—To address the maternal and neonatal risks of both depression and antidepressant exposure and develop algorithms for periconceptional and antenatal management. Method—Representatives from the American Psychiatric Association, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and a consulting developmental pediatrician collaborated to review English language articles on fetal and neonatal outcomes associated with depression and antidepressant treatment during childbearing. Ar
Position Statement on Mental Health and Climate Change
Position Statement on Mental Health and Climate Change
Position Statement on Growing Fear over Coronavirus Spread and Mental Health Impact in ICE Detention Centers
Position Statement on Growing Fear over Coronavirus Spread and Mental Health Impact in ICE Detention Centers
Position Statement on Police Interactions with Children and Adolescents in Mental Health Crisis
Position Statement on Police Interactions with Children and Adolescents in Mental Health Crisis
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 Suicide Among Black Youth in the United States
Position Statement on Suicide Among Black Youth in the United States
Use of medication in treating childhood and adolescent depression: Information for patients and families
This revision of the original 2005 Parents Medical Guide to the treatment of depression in children and adolescents is a joint project of the American Psychiatric Association and the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. It has been updated to include important research that has added to our knowledge about effective treatments for child and adolescent depression. Its goal is to help parents and families make informed decisions about getting the best care for a child with dep
Addressing the Migration Emergency and Human Rights of Haitians
Thousands of Haitians are traveling to the U.S.-Mexico border to seek asylum in the U.S., with many settling in camps after being denied entry. The U.S. government is responding with the deportations of thousands to Haiti. These deportations put Haitians at risk of violence, being unhoused, and even death amid Haiti’s political, economic, and environmental crises.
Position Statement on Discrimination of Religious Minorities
Position Statement on Discrimination of Religious Minorities