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Top Diversity and Equity Leaders in Psychiatry Offer Guidelines for Academic Medicine in New Article and Commentary from American Journal of Psychiatry
Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) leaders in academic medicine are subject to increasing expectations with limited resources and there is an urgent need for psychiatry departments to commit to fully supporting their efforts, according to an article now available in the American Journal of Psychiatry written by top DEI leaders in academic psychiatry from across the country.
Stuttering: Challenging the Misperceptions
An estimated 5% of people will experience stuttering in their lives. Stuttering starts in childhood and for most children the problem ends on its own by adolescence. But for about 25% of those individuals, it persists. For an estimated 3 million adults in the U.S., stuttering continues into adulthood.
Explore Sessions from SAMHSA and SMI Adviser
These sessions, presented by the SAMHSA and SMI Adviser, will explore strategies and tools for treating patients with serious mental illness
Explore Sessions from SAMHSA and SMI Adviser
These sessions, presented by the SAMHSA and SMI Adviser, will explore strategies and tools for treating patients with serious mental illness.
American Psychiatric Association Offers Resource on Responsible Reporting on Suicide
News reports of suicide are unfortunately common. How that reporting is done can influence the response and becomes part of the public health issue, according to a new resource from the American Psychiatric Association.
Celebrating the First Year of Our “Mental Health Care Works Campaign”: The 2024 APA Foundation Benefit
Meet us at the historic and exquisite Cipriani’s on Broadway to help commemorate a successful first year of the Mental Health Care Works campaign.
What Is Narcissistic Personality Disorder?
Many people may be familiar with the casual use of the term narcissist, referring to a person who is very self-centered, boastful and hungry for attention and admiration. However, narcissistic personality disorder, a condition described in the DSM-5-TR*, is more severe, persistent and problematic.
The Intersection of Mental Health, Policing and Race in a Crisis Response
In their 2023 APA Annual Meeting Session, Drs. Dionne Hart, Mathew Goldman, and Mrs. Taun Hall discussed the impact of law enforcement involvement in mental health crisis response situations.
Joint Statement on Federal Concerns About Psychotropic Medication Safety
The safety and efficacy of traditional antidepressants, antipsychotics, and mood stabilizers (such as lithium and some anticonvulsants) and stimulant medications have been established through decades of rigorous research, randomized clinical trials, peer-reviewed studies, meta-analyses, national registry studies of thousands of people, post-marketing pharmacovigilance monitoring, and FDA oversight.
Coronavirus and Mental Health: Taking Care of Ourselves During Infectious Disease Outbreaks
Infectious disease outbreaks, such as the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), create significant distress for the public and strain health care systems tasked with caring for affected individuals and containing the disease. Fear and uncertainty heavily influence public behaviors.
New Learning Bundle Available for 4 CME Credits on Substance Use and Addiction
The American Psychiatric Association has curated "Voices for Change: Substance Use and Addiction in Minoritized/Marginalized Communities" as a self-paced series available in our learning center.
New Study Documents Increased Anxiety Among Black Emerging Adults from Exposure to Police Violence
Anxiety disorders are among the most prevalent disorders for Black emerging adults 18 to 29 years of age in America. Frequent exposure to police violence among Black emerging adults puts this population at risk for increased rates of anxiety disorders, according to a new study from researchers at Washington University in St. Louis and presented at the American Psychiatric Association’s Annual Meeting, held online.