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Suicide and Self-Harm: Cultural Connections May Help Protect Hispanic/Latino Youth
Suicide is a growing concern among the Hispanic/Latino population, especially among youth. Research finds that aspects of Hispanic/Latino culture and their associated familial and community connections may help in preventing suicide
Explore Sessions on Clinical Updates at the 2023 APA Annual Meeting
Check out some featured sessions in the Clinical Updates track at this year's Annual Meeting.
Explore Sessions on NIAAA Research at the 2023 APA Annual Meeting
Check out some featured sessions in the NIAAA Research track at this year's Annual Meeting.
Study Highlights Long-Term Benefits of Family-Based Care Following Institutional Care
New research, published online today in the American Journal of Psychiatry, provides the most robust and comprehensive evidence to date that children exposed to early psychosocial deprivation benefit substantially from family-based care. Senior author Kathryn L. Humphreys, Ph.D., discussed this work today at a special briefing during the 2023 Annual Meeting of the American Psychiatric Association.
Enhance your Annual Meeting experience with Masters & Paid Courses!
The 2024 Annual Meeting is your opportunity to take several Master and Paid Courses to grow your educational experience to a higher level.
New Book Issues Wake-up Call on Technology Addiction
A new book from APA Publishing, Technological Addictions, is a wake-up call alerting the medical community—and society at large—to the addictive potential of technology. Edited by Petros Levounis, M.D., M.A., and James Sherer, M.D., the book provides context and understanding around potential addiction to a variety of technologies, along with discussion of assessment, diagnosis and treatment.
Extreme Heat Contributes to Worsening Mental Health, Especially Among Vulnerable Populations
The extreme heat that much of thethe country is experiencing has significant impacts on mental health alongside serious physical health impacts. Some groups, including people with pre-existing mental health conditions, are especially vulnerable.
New Study Examines Relationship Between Parental Acceptance of Lesbian and Gay Children and Later Life Mental Health
A new study, released today at the American Psychiatric Association’s 2021 Annual Meeting, held online, examines the relationship between parental acceptance of lesbian and gay children’s sexual orientation and their mental health in later life. The study finds that a consistent perspective, even negative, leads to better outcomes for lesbian and gay people, than parents with changing perspectives.
APA Applauds House Passage of Funding Provisions for Mental Health Needs and Urges the Senate to Take Action
Learn more about APA Applauds House Passage of Funding Provisions for Mental Health Needs and Urges the Senate to Take Action at psychiatry.org
APA Praises Passage of Emergency COVID-19 Funding; Authority to Government to Lift Restrictions on Telehealth Services
The American Psychiatric Association (APA) applauds Congress for passing an $8 billion emergency funding package to address the spread of COVID-19. Among other provisions, the bill allows for the secretary of Health and Human Services to temporarily lift restrictions on Medicare access to telehealth services, such as live videoconference consultations with doctors. This will potentially allow patients with mental health and substance use disorders who may be worried about contracting the virus t
APA Honors U.S. Rep. Matsui with Javits Award
The American Psychiatric Association (APA) today awarded U.S. Rep. Doris Matsui (D-CA) the association’s Jacob K. Javits Award at a dinner ceremony.
Researchers Explore New Technologies to Help People with Autism
Researchers are exploring new ways to use technology to help children and adults with autism. For example, the University of California’s MIND Institute has a targeted program, Autism, Community and Technology, that is working to help make autism services and treatments more accessible and affordable for families in need through technology.