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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Committee on RBRVS, Codes and Reimbursements
The committee is charged with policy development, educational, liaison and advocacy efforts for the APA respecting physician payment issues.
Committee on Reimbursement for Psychiatric Care
The Committee on Reimbursement for Psychiatric Care is charged with advising and informing APA policy development and advocacy efforts regarding public and private sector reimbursement, with a particular focus on new payment models.
Ethics Committee
The Ethics Committee is responsible for several aspects of ethics procedures for APA members, District Branches, and more.
Audit Committee
The Audit Committee has responsibility for providing reports directly to the Board of Trustees. The Audit Committee assists the Board in fulfilling its fiduciary responsibility.
Committee on Bylaws
The function of the Committee on Bylaws is to maintain a continuing study of the structure of the organization.
Committee on Integrated Care
The Committee on Integrated Care is charged with advising and supporting APA on policy development and educational efforts to improve access to psychiatric care through improved care coordination and effective integrated care models.
Council on Research
The Council on Research carries out activities to ensure that the substance and significance of research on mental health remain integral parts of APA mission and the national health agenda.