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APA President Vivian Pender, M.D. Discusses Juneteenth
APA President Vivian Pender, M.D. delivers a message in recognition of Juneteenth, which commemorates the day that the end of slavery was proclaimed by Union forces in Galveston, Texas on June 19, 1865. Dr. Pender discusses the impact that social inequities have on our society, and the importance of working to ensure freedom and equality for all people. Juneteenth, which represents freedom and justice for all Black Americans, is expected to become a federal holiday with President Biden's signatu
The Virtual Annual Meeting Brings the Conference Experience to You
Experience the must-attend event in psychiatry from the comfort of your own space with APA’s 2024 Virtual Annual Meeting!
How Do You Train for Telepsychiatry?
Many health care institutions and individual psychiatrists are using telepsychiatry in a wide range of clinical models and settings; however, implementation is occurring in uneven patterns across the country.
Bring Your Comfy Shoes, There’s a lot to Do in Los Angeles
Forty years is a loooong time. That’s why APA is so excited to bring the in-person 2025 APA Annual Meeting to Los Angeles on May 17-21, 2025.
Right Place, Right Time: Get the APA Meetings App
To do all the things you want to do at the conference, you have to have a good plan. That’s where the APA Meetings app comes in, it's the best way to plan for all the ins and outs of the conference.
News 4 Your Sunday: Effect of the George Floyd Case
News4’s Pat Lawson Muse spoke with American Psychiatric Association Deputy Medical Director Regina James, M.D., about the effect of the George Floyd murder and the trial and conviction of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.
Africa’s First Elected Female President & Winner of the Nobel Peace Prize Ellen Johnson Sirleaf to Join APA at Emerging Voices Plenary
On Monday, May 19, at 10:30 a.m. - Noon, the Emerging Voices: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging plenary will feature a keynote address from President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, who will draw from her unparalleled record of leadership to discuss bringing women’s voices to healthcare policy and practice.
Updated Resource to Help Psychiatrists Plan for an Unexpected Practice Closure
At any stage of our careers, we psychiatrists are busy planning for the future. We all hope to practice as long as we want and to have retirements that proceed at our preferred pace. But as we make our plans, we need to acknowledge that the future doesn’t always go the way we expect. Life can intervene in unpredictable ways and make even the best laid plans go awry. Recognizing these possibilities is an important part of a psychiatrist’s responsibilities; doing so can greatly ease the turbulence
Discrimination and Racial Injustice: Are We Moving Forward, Backwards, or Marching in Place?
Are we moving forward, backwards, or marching in place? Within a two-week time span, the United States of America celebrated the birth of the great civil rights leader, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the start of Black History Month recognizing the achievements and contributions of Black individuals to the growth of our society. Ironic enough, our country witnessed the brutal beating and murder of an unarmed Black male during that same time frame by officers who pledged to serve and p
Meeting App: Navigate, Network, and Nurture Your Experience
The APA Meetings App is your savvy friend who knows the ins and outs of the conference and can help ensure you squeeze every bit of value out of your time.