Moore Equity in Mental Health Roundtable

Virtual conversations that give attendees the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of mental health issues spanning from athletes, advocacy, community-based interventions, and beyond.

Social Determinants of Mental Health Task Force

The 2021-22 APA Presidential Task Force on Social Determinants of Mental Health was established by the APA Board of Trustees in May 2021 to develop sustainable policies and programs to bring about change in the psychiatric health care of affected populations.

Jacob Javits Award for Public Service

The Jacob Javits Award for Public Service recognizes a public servant for contributions to the field of mental health.

Psychiatry Ambassadors and Student Scholarships Program

The APA Foundation's new Psychiatry Ambassadors and Student Scholarships (PASS) Program provides funding opportunities for APA Resident-Fellow and Medical Student Members to attend the in-person or virtual 2025 Annual Meeting in Los Angeles, May 17-21.

Edwin Valdiserri Correctional Public Psychiatry Fellowship

The Edwin V. Valdiserri Correctional Public Psychiatry Fellowship creates a special opportunity for current residents affiliated with Forensic Psychiatry programs to receive additional experience, training and mentorship in a correctional setting.

APA Statement and Resources on the Mental Health Impact of the War in Ukraine

Today, the American Psychiatric Association CEO and Medical Director Saul Levin, M.D., M.P.A., and Chair of APA Committee on the Psychiatric Dimensions of Disaster Joshua Morganstein, M.D., offered the following APA statement and resources in response to the War in Ukraine:

About DSM-5-TR

Learn about the development and criteria of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5-TR).

What Is Autism Spectrum Disorder?

Learn about Autism Spectrum Disorder, including symptoms, risk factors, treatment options and answers to common questions.

Choosing Wisely

On April 23, 2015 APA published a revision to the third item on its Choosing Wisely list to better reflect that there are instances in which dementia-associated symptoms (e.g., aggressive behavior due to paranoid delusions) pose an acute threat to the individual and others, and in these instances antipsychotic medications must be used before formal nonpharmacologic measures can be instituted.

Scientific Program Committee of the Annual Meeting

The Annual Meeting Scientific Program Committee has authority over the arrangements and content of the Scientific Program of the Annual Meeting, subject to Board approval.

Asian Americans

Learn more about treating Asian American patients experiencing stress and trauma related to changing political and social environments.

Working With Indigenous Patients

Learn more working with Native American patients, including demographics, significant history, best practices and disparities.