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Women Psychiatrists Caucus Chats: A Conversation with Dr. Gia Merlo
In this episode, Dr. Gupta is joined by Dr. Gia Merlo. Dr. Merlo is a clinical professor of psychiatry at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine and a fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine.
APA Foundation Appoints Vedrana Hodzic, M.D., Director of Fellowships, Mentorship and Medical Education
The American Psychiatric Association Foundation (APAF) today announced that Vedrana Hodzic, M.D., will be its Director of Fellowships, Mentorship and Medical Education. In this role, Hodzic will oversee the APAF’s Resident Fellowship Program, and will use her clinical and resident training expertise to elevate the program through enhanced professional development, experiential learning, and mentoring opportunities.
Deep Brain Stimulation Shows Promise for People with Severe Depression
A new study finds potentially long-lasting benefits of deep brain stimulation (DBS) for people who have not responded to other treatments for severe depression. DBS is commonly used to treat Parkinson’s disease and it is also approved to treat epilepsy, essential tremor (a neurological disorder that causes shaking), dystonia (a movement disorder) and obsessive-compulsive disorder. It is being studied to treat other conditions, including treatment-resistant depression.
Organizations Support The President’s September Decision To Remove Flavored E-Cigarettes From The Market
There is no time to waste in confronting this worsening epidemic of youth nicotine addiction. More than 5 million children now use e-cigarettes, including over 1 in 4 high school students. The evidence is clear that flavors play a critical role in youth use of e-cigarettes. Research has found that nearly all (97%) current youth e-cigarette users use flavored e-cigarettes and 70% cite flavors as a key reason for their use. The 2019 National Youth Tobacco Survey found that 57.3% of high school e-c
Women
Learn more about treating women experiencing stress and trauma related to changing political and social environments.
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Learn about ADHD, including symptoms, risk factors, treatment options and answers to your questions.
Explore Sessions on Well-being and Burnout at the 2023 APA Annual Meeting
Check out some featured sessions in the Well-being and Burnout track at this year's Annual Meeting.
Hoarding Disorder
Learn about hoarding disorder, including symptoms, risk factors, treatment options and answers to common questions.
APA Releases New Practice Guideline on Treatment of Patients with Schizophrenia
The American Psychiatric Association (APA) today released a new evidence-based practice guideline to enhance the treatment of patients with schizophrenia. Its goals are to reduce the mortality, morbidity and significant psychosocial and health consequences of this psychiatric condition.