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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A Guide for Working With Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Patients
This guide offers an array of topics that will be essential in understanding how to work with TGNC patients.
Women
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is one of the most common form of violence against women. This guide intends to help mental health providers in treating IPV survivors. It includes definitions associated with IPV, data on the prevalence of IPV, and the impact of IPV on survivors and their families.
LGBTQ
LGBTQ IPV survivors face increased barriers to obtaining consistent access to the culturally competent services. Intimate partner violence (IPV) is one of the most common form of violence against women. This guide intends to help mental health providers in treating IPV survivors. It includes definitions associated with IPV, data on the prevalence of IPV, and the impact of IPV on survivors and their families.
Immigrants and Refugees
Homicide reviews and analyses have consistently documented an over-representation of immigrant and refugee women among IPV-related homicide victims compared with U.S. born women. This guide intends to help mental health providers in treating IPV survivors. It includes definitions associated with IPV, data on the prevalence of IPV, and the impact of IPV on survivors and their families.
International Trainees
As APA members, international trainees have the opportunity to access the same programs and benefits utilized by U.S. residents to supplement and complement their education and professional development.
Mental Health and Faith Community Partnership
The Mental Health and Faith Community Partnership is a collaboration between psychiatrists and clergy aimed at fostering a dialogue between two fields.
Helping Patients Access Care
Use these resources to understand APA’s position on access to care, and to help your patients access appropriate care.
Appealing Treatment Denials
Learn about how you can appeal treatment denials from commercial health insurance carriers, and view a sample letter.
Educational Resources
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DSM-5 Fact Sheets
Download fact sheets that cover changes in the new edition, updated disorders, and general information about the DSM–5.