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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Appalachian People
Appalachian people experience disproportionately adverse living conditions, when compared to the nation. Appalachian counties are over-represented in the nation's worst quintile for four of the five measures of social determinants of health.
Asian American
Asian Americans are less likely to seek mental health help than other Americans. There are several barriers to this population seeking help from mental health professionals, including language barriers, stigma, and lack of awareness of resources and mental health services.
Hispanics and Latinos/as
While many Hispanics/Latinos have lived in the U.S. for many generations, others are recent immigrants who are at risk of facing inequities in socioeconomic status, education, and access to mental health care services.
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Guideline Development Process
Learn about the guideline development process and expert opinion panels and answers to frequently asked questions.
The Clozapine Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) Program
Learn about and get prepared for upcoming changes to the Program going into effect on Feb. 28, 2019.
Member Resources
APA has updated the following resources to help members with the 2021 updates to documentation and billing for outpatient E/M services.
Medicare
A wide-range of resources and information on Medicare for members of the American Psychiatric Association.
Medicare Part D
This federal outpatient prescription drug benefit, which began in 2006, applies to all Medicare beneficiaries, including those who are dually eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid.
Scientific Program Committee
The Scientific Program Committee and Administration work year-round to ensure each Annual Meeting is a success.