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    Redefining Mentorship

    • Diversity News and Updates

    For protégé Dr. Ulziibat Shirendeb Person, a graduate of the psychiatry residency program at Nassau University Medical Center (NUMC), New York, the APA/APAF SAMHSA Minority Fellowship provided her the opportunity to expand her work into new environments.

    Pets and Mental Health: Social Media Toolkit

    • Healthy living for mental well-being, Patients and Families, Public awareness

    In March, The American Psychiatric Association (APA) is focusing on promoting celebrating the mental health impact of our cats, dogs and other furry (and not furry) friends with #Paws4MentalHealth. During the month we are encouraging everyone to take a break, get up, stretch, and share a pic of their pet and how they positively impact their mental health

    APA Statement on the Police Killing of Sonya Massey

    The July 7 killing of Sonya Massey by former sheriff’s deputy Sean Grayson is a disturbing and horrifying tragedy that should never have happened. Law enforcement, when visiting the home of anyone with reported mental health concerns, should be trained and prepared to respond to these individuals with care and empathy, not violence and harm

    Integrating Mental Health Care Into Disaster Recovery Efforts

    • Diversity News and Updates

    Natural disasters like hurricanes often leave behind more than physical devastation, while homes, schools, and entire communities are left in ruins. The psychological impact of such events can endure long after the debris has been cleared, affecting the mental health of survivors for months or even years after the disaster.

    APA Remains Committed to Supporting Goldwater Rule

    • President Blog

    APA’s Ethics Committee issued an opinion that reaffirms our organization’s support for “The Goldwater Rule,” which asserts that psychiatrists should not give professional opinions about the mental state of individuals that they have not personally and thoroughly evaluated.

    Support for Mental Health in the Workplace: Employee Perspective

    • Anxiety, Depression, Patients and Families

    An estimated one in five working age adults lives with a mental health condition, yet more than 60 percent do not receive treatment. When employees do receive effective treatment for mental illnesses, it also leads to increased productivity, lower absenteeism, and decreased disability costs. Many companies are increasingly providing resources and programs to support employee mental health and well-being. So how do employees think their employers are doing with these efforts? That is the question

    Exploring a Strengths-Based Approach to Neurodiversity

    April is Autism Acceptance Month, drawing attention to the needs and concerns of people on the autism spectrum and other neurodiverse individuals. A new book, “Neurodiversity: From Phenomenology to Neurobiology and Enhancing Technologies,” explores a strengths-based approach to a broad array of neurodiversity.

    Ramaswamy Viswanathan, M.D., Is Named APA President-Elect

    The American Psychiatric Association (APA) members have chosen Ramaswamy Viswanathan, M.D., DrMedSc, DLFAPA, as the medical society’s next president-elect. The results were released today but are not official until the APA Board of Trustees confirms them at its March meeting.

    Personal Perspectives on Care and Recovery

    Ken Duckworth, M.D., chief medical officer, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) leads a deep and personal discussion with individuals who have years of lived experience with serious mental illness (SMI).

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