What Is Depression?
Depression (major depressive disorder) is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act. Fortunately, it is also treatable.
Depression
Learn about depression, including symptoms, risk factors, treatment options and answers to your questions.
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Technology-Specific Training Considerations
Learn about technology-specific training considerations for child and adolescent telepsychiatry in APA@s Telepsychiatry Toolkit.
Developing a Virtual Therapeutic Space
Learn how to develop a virtual therapeutic space for child and adolescent telepsychiatry in APA@s Telepsychiatry Toolkit.
School-based Telepsychiatry
Learn about school-based care with child and adolescent telepsychiatry in APA@s Telepsychiatry Toolkit.
Project ECHO®
Learn about Project ECHO: A National Telehealth Model for Rural Care in APA@s Telepsychiatry Toolkit.
Non-Physician Scope of Practice
APA is actively involved in scope of practice advocacy. We work with our District Branches to address scope of practice legislation on a state by state basis. Learn more about what APA is doing on scope of practice.
DSM
Learn about DSM-5-TR, the standard classification of mental disorders used by mental health professionals in the U.S.
About APA's Headquarters
Learn more about APA@s headquarters, located in Washington, D.C. at the Wharf development on the southwest waterfront.
Best Practice Highlights for Treating Diverse Patient Populations
The APA Best Practice Highlights provide information on particular populations’ demographics, significant history, a few best practice, and disparities and stigma to help you contextualize your assessment and treatment.