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Social Determinants of Mental Health: Economic Stability
Individuals facing financial insecurity or unemployment are at higher risk of developing mood disorders, anxiety, and substance use disorders.
Americans Note Overwhelming Positive Mental Health Impact of Their Pets in New Poll; Dogs and Cats Equally Beneficial
The findings of the latest edition of the American Psychiatric Association’s (APA) Healthy Minds Monthly Poll are clear: in addition to feeling like part of the family, Americans’ furry friends offer many mental health benefits.
Moore Equity in Mental Health 2021 Virtual Event
APA in partnership with the APA Foundation, hosted its inaugural Moore Equity in Mental Health Virtual 5k July 9th, 2021, supporting mental health equity in BIPOC youth, education, and awareness around this issue.
Americans’ Pets Offer Mental Health Support to Their Owners, 1 out of 5 Pet Owners Has an Emotional Support Animal
They say in Washington, if you want a friend, get a dog. The results of an American Psychiatric Association Healthy Minds Monthly Poll released jointly with the American Veterinary Medical Association seem to align with that adage: Among the many mental health benefits of pets, nearly two-thirds of pet owners say that their animals offer companionship (65%), are a true friend (65%) and provide unconditional love and support (64%).
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.
Steven Starks, M.D., M.B.A., Assumes Office of APA Assembly Speaker
Steven Starks, M.D., M.B.A., DFAPA, began his one-year term as the Speaker of the American Psychiatric Association (APA) Assembly of District Branches at the close of the organization’s 2024 Annual Meeting in Manhattan.
10 Steps to Help Your Child Prevent and Address Cyberbullying
In this digital era, technology has become intertwined with socialization, education, creativity, and play. And it is always available. In addition, the COVID-19 pandemic increased the use on virtual social interactions as the main form of interacting among peers. Close friends, acquaintances, friends of friends, and even bullies have constant access to them through digital devices.
APA Remains Committed to Supporting Goldwater Rule
APA’s Ethics Committee issued an opinion that reaffirms our organization’s support for “The Goldwater Rule,” which asserts that psychiatrists should not give professional opinions about the mental state of individuals that they have not personally and thoroughly evaluated.
Committee on Mental Health Information Technology
Learn more about volunteer opportunities with the Committee on Mental Health Information Technology.
APA's Vision, Mission, Values, and Goals
The Vision, Mission, Values, and Goals of the American Psychiatric Association.
Social Determinants of Mental Health: Healthcare Access and Quality
Access to quality healthcare is a critical factor in preventing and managing mental health disorders.
APA Reaffirms Support for Goldwater Rule
APA today reaffirmed its support behind the ethics guideline commonly known as “The Goldwater Rule,” which asserts that member psychiatrists should not give professional opinions about the mental state of someone they have not personally evaluated.