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Nueva encuesta de la APA: los adultos hispanos son más proclives a informar los efectos del invierno sobre la salud mental
Según la encuesta mensual Healthy Minds Monthly Poll* correspondiente a noviembre de 2022, realizada por Morning Consult en nombre de la Asociación Americana de Psiquiatría (APA), aunque los adultos hispanos fueron menos propensos a decir que su estado de ánimo empeoró en invierno (31 %) que los no hispanos (39 %), los primeros informaron que su salud mental se vio más afectada durante los meses más fríos.
Redefining Mentorship
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.
Este año, solo un cuarto de los estadounidenses están preocupados por los debates políticos en la mesa navideña; en general, son más los que se preocupan por la financiación de las fiestas
Con las fiestas navideñas a pleno rendimiento, alrededor de un tercio de los estadounidenses (29%) prevé estar más estresado que el año pasado. La principal fuente de estrés, sin embargo, no es el debate político en la mesa. Entre las opciones analizadas, los estadounidenses mencionaron el coste de los regalos navideños (51%), la búsqueda y obtención de regalos navideños (40%) o el coste de las comidas navideñas (39%) como los tres principales factores que les causan ansiedad esta temporada.
Supporting the Future of Psychiatry: Why mentorship can change the future of psychiatry
I once heard psychiatry described as a branch of friendship, not medicine. Among all fields of health care, psychiatry stands out for being deeply relational and warmly intimate.
APA Condemns Unethical Sharing of Therapist Records in Immigration Cases
Recent news reports have brought to light that the therapy records of children detained by immigration officials have been used against them by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in deportation cases. The American Psychiatric Association (APA) condemns the unethical usage of children’s confidential therapy records in a courtroom setting and calls on the government to immediately end this harmful practice.
August Issues of APA Journals Cover New Research on PTSD, Suicide, Personal Recovery, Eating Disorders, and More
Washington, D.C. — The latest issues of three American Psychiatric Association journals, The American Journal of Psychiatry, Psychiatric Services and Focus, are now available online.
Texting Patients: Rules of the Road
Using text messaging to communicate with patients can be an easy and effective form of communication for many psychiatrists, and texting is often a preferred form of communication for patients. However, psychiatrists must be aware of relevant rules and regulations before hitting “send.”
Meet Dr. Peter Yellowlees of APA's Committee on Telepsychiatry
In this video, Dr. Steven Chan and Dr. Peter Yellowlees discuss asynchronous telepsychiatry, various clinical uses of telepsychiatry, and future trends in the field.
Meet Dr. Rustin Carter of APA's Committee on Telepsychiatry
In this second installment of APA’s Telepsychiatry Vlog, Dr. Steven Chan speaks with fellow committee member Dr. Rustin Dakota Carter, who provides an overview of how he uses telepsychiatry in his own practice.
Psychiatric News Daily - May 21, 2025
Thank you for joining us in Los Angeles! Before we put a lid on APA 2025, there’s still one more day of exciting programming to take in—and takeaways to reflect on.
Press Preview to Highlight New Research, Featured Speakers for American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting
Join us for a virtual press briefing to learn about highlights and key events of the APA Annual Meeting scheduled for May 21-25 in New Orleans. APA leadership will offer an overview of the meeting for media, including high-profile speakers, and a preview of APA’s annual national public opinion survey on mental health.
KFF Health News: ‘I Feel Dismissed’: People Experiencing Colorism Say Health System Fails Them
Chaseedaw Giles spoke with Dr. Regina James on the impact of colorism on health care.