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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Attend Fellow Poster Sessions
Fellows will have posters presented each day of the conference from Noon to 4:00 PM CDT in Room Hall G. The program for the poster sessions will be announced two weeks before the Annual Meeting. Below is a list of posters by their primary topic:
September Issues of American Psychiatric Association Journals Cover Combining Molecular and Neuroimaging Measures, the Promise of Digital Mental Health and More
The September issues of two of the American Psychiatric Association’s journals, The American Journal of Psychiatry and Psychiatric Services are available online.
APA Launches LaSaludMental.org, a New Collection of Spanish-Language Mental Health Resources
The American Psychiatric Association (APA) today announced the launch of LaSaludMental.org, a website dedicated to hosting Spanish-language information and resources on mental health and substance use disorders that are culturally competent and evidence-based.
October Issues of American Psychiatric Association Journals Cover Opioid and Cannabis Use Disorders, Suicide Prevention, Treatment in Prison and More
The October issues of two of the American Psychiatric Association’s journals, The American Journal of Psychiatry and Psychiatric Services are available online. The latest issue of the American Journal of Psychotherapy is also online now.
November Issues of American Psychiatric Association Journals Cover Genetic Underpinnings of Psychiatric Illness, Use of Acute Mental Health Care by Children and More
The November issues of two of the American Psychiatric Association’s journals, The American Journal of Psychiatry and Psychiatric Services are available online. The latest issue of Focus is also online now.
Making Sleep a Priority for Mental Well-Being
If you’re looking to make a fresh start with new goals for the new year, don’t forget about sleep. While getting enough sleep did not make the top 9 list for American’s mental health-related New Year’s resolutions in a recent APA poll, it may be one of the best things you can do for your mental health and your overall health.
An Upcoming Storm: The Persistent Impacts of COVID-19 on the Black Community
The post-COVID impact on health in the Black community in the United States has been severe and widespread.
Extreme Heat Can Take a Toll on Mental Health
In addition to the potentially serious physical health consequences, the extreme heat that much of the country is experiencing can also have significant impacts on mental health.
November Issues of American Psychiatric Association Journals Cover New Insights in Psychotic Disorders Barriers to Addiction Treatment, Bipolar Disorder Treatment, and More
The latest issues of three American Psychiatric Association journals, The American Journal of Psychiatry, Psychiatric Services and Focus, are now available online.
January Issues of APA Journals Cover Antidepressant Outcomes, Disparities in School-Based Support, Civil Commitment Hearings, and More
The latest issues of three American Psychiatric Association journals, The American Journal of Psychiatry, Psychiatric Services and The American Journal of Psychotherapy are now available online.
Americans’ Pets Offer Mental Health Support to Their Owners, 1 out of 5 Pet Owners Has an Emotional Support Animal
They say in Washington, if you want a friend, get a dog. The results of an American Psychiatric Association Healthy Minds Monthly Poll released jointly with the American Veterinary Medical Association seem to align with that adage: Among the many mental health benefits of pets, nearly two-thirds of pet owners say that their animals offer companionship (65%), are a true friend (65%) and provide unconditional love and support (64%).
An App for Therapy? Exploring Digital Therapeutics
In May 2024, the Food and Drug Administration approved the first app for the treatment of depression, Rejoyn. This new smartphone app is intended to help treat people who don’t fully respond to antidepressants and it is expected to be available for patients starting this summer. This is the latest in a series of FDA approvals of digital therapeutics for mental health conditions