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Coping with Sleep Problems in Stressful Times
The stress, isolation, changes, loss and other impacts of the pandemic have disrupted our lives in many ways, and for many people, it’s led to more problems sleeping. However, some people have experienced positive changes and researchers have identified some effective ways of coping with sleep challenges during the pandemic.
November Is National Family Caregivers Month
Day in and day out, more than 4 million family caregivers in the U.S. provide care for adult family and friends with chronic illnesses or other needs for assistance. National Family Caregivers Month offers an opportunity to raise awareness of the issues; celebrate their efforts and increase support for family caregivers.
Struggling with Screen Time: A Look at Internet Use Disorders
Internet use disorders are a growing concern in today’s technology-driven society, marked by excessive and compulsive use of the internet, leading to negative consequences in various aspects of an individual's life. Online activities of concern include overuse of social media sites, gaming, gambling, problematic use of online pornography, and other digital platforms. This is a global phenomenon affecting individuals of all ages
APA Journals Show Strong Performance on Latest Scientific Literature “Impact Factor”
The American Psychiatric Association (APA)’s journals were well-positioned in the latest edition of the Journal Citation Reports® (Clarivate Analytics © 2025), in which journals are assigned “Impact Factors.” Impact Factor is a bibliometric calculation that describes the level of influence a journal’s published output has on the scientific literature by measuring how many times the work it publishes is subsequently cited by others.
Audaces Líderes: Hispanic Heritage Month and the Value of Culturally Competent Mental Health Care
When we see ourselves in our role models, it motivates us to believe in ourselves and to aim higher. During my residency, I was already actively involved in the American Psychiatric Association as a member in training, which provided me with the opportunity to meet Hispanic leaders in our organization. What impressed me most about them was that they each embodied a culture of service. Witnessing their impulse to serve others created a lasting impression and was a huge motivating factor in my dec
News 4 Your Sunday: National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
News4’s Shawn Yancy spoke with Dr. Regina James of the American Psychiatric Association about National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month.
NBC4 Washington: Virtual 5K Aims to Raise Awareness of Need for Mental Health Care
Social isolation during the pandemic hit children especially hard. The Moore Equity in Mental Health 5K aims to help raise awareness and raise funds to help.
Pets and Mental Health: 2024 Social Media Toolkit
We're back again! March is here, and so is #Paws4MentalHealth, celebrating the mental health impact of our cats, dogs and other furry (and not furry) friends. Join the movement and take a "paws" in your day to share how your pets positively influence your well-being. Let's make this a month to remember! #Paws4MentalHealth
Leading Physician Groups Oppose Infringements on Medical Care, Patient-Physician Relationship
The statement below is issued by the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Academy of Pediatrics, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, American College of Physicians, American Osteopathic Association and American Psychiatric Association
Elevating Bebe Moore Campbell's Legacy in 2023
In July, APA embarked on its annual effort to honor the late renowned author and mental health advocate, Bebe Moore Campbell. Established by Congress in 2008, Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month is a call to action and reminder of the mental health inequities affecting communities, and in particular, young people of color.
Know the Basics: Applying Telepsychiatry for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
People with intellectual (ID) and developmental disabilities (DD) and suffering from co-morbid psychiatric or behavioral disorders need specialized behavioral and psychiatric evaluation and intervention.