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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2018 DSM-5 Diagnoses and New ICD-10-CM Codes
Updates to the DSM-5 and ICD-10 codes effective as of October 1, 2018.
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Federal Funding
APA promotes the funding of vital mental health and substance use programs, medical research, health care workforce programs, and public health efforts.
Health Care Delivery Models
APA supports the implementation of a variety of innovative and evidence-based delivery models.
Health Insurance Coverage & Access to Care
As policymakers continue to debate health care reform proposals, APA is committed to legislative solutions that ensure benefits, coverage, medication, and access to substance use disorder treatment.
Workforce Development
APA advocates for the allocation of federal and state resources to provide a robust pipeline of psychiatrists to meet the current and future needs of patients with mental health and/or substance use disorders.
Opioid Epidemic
The opioid crisis in America has destroyed families and communities alike; the time for intensive action is long overdue.