Anxiety Disorders
Learn about anxiety disorders, including symptoms, risk factors, treatment options and answers to your questions.
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Returning to School as the Pandemic Draws on: Addressing Concerns, Fears and Worries
Across the country, communities and families are challenged by the prospect of sending children back to school amidst the ongoing pandemic uncertainties. You and members of your community may be wondering: what should I consider when choosing to return to the classroom? How do we keep students and teachers safe? How are students coping mentally and emotionally? How can we tell when a child or teen might need help and support from a professional? How can we make sure children can access the help
7 Tips for Using Social Media for Mental Well-being
Social wellness, a measure of connectedness with family, friends and community, is key in influencing happiness and positive mental health.(1,2) Research has shown social connection to be a protective factor against a host of mental health disorders, from depression to anxiety.(2) The quality and quantity of our social relationships can also impact our physical health.(3)
Myths and Facts Concerning Abortions and Mental Health
The APA Council on Women’s Mental Health has put together a series of Myths and Facts everyone needs to know about abortion and mental health.
Sleep Disorders
Learn about sleep disorders, including symptoms, risk factors, treatment options, and answers to your questions.
APA Public Opinion Polls
APA monthly and annual public opinion polls on anxiety, mood, workplace mental health, children's mental health, climate change, and more.
The Transformative Power of Music in Mental Well-Being
Music has always held a special place in our lives, forming an integral part of human culture for centuries. Whether we passively listen to our favorite songs or actively engage in music-making by singing or playing instruments, music can have a profound influence on our socio-emotional development and overall well-being.
Two New Studies in American Journal of Psychiatry Explore Risk Prediction for Postpartum Mental Health Conditions
Two new studies examining mental health risks postpartum were published online today in the American Journal of Psychiatry in conjunction with Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month and the 2025 Annual Meeting of the American Psychiatric Association (APA). One study sought to estimate the risk of postpartum depression in people without a history of depression, and the other looked at the familial contribution to the risk of postpartum psychosis. Researchers from both studies were on hand to disc
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Q&A on Climate Change and Mental Health with Elizabeth Haase, M.D.
Elizabeth Haase, M.D., former chair of the APA's Committee on Climate Change, shares some insights and advice for coping with climate change.
Clinical Updates Toolkit at the Annual Meeting
View a curated list of diagnostic instruments and scales referenced in our Clinical Updates Track sessions from the Annual Meeting.
Hoarding Disorder
Learn about hoarding disorder, including symptoms, risk factors, treatment options and answers to common questions.