Dr. Rebecca W. Brendel Is Named APA President-Elect

The members of the American Psychiatric Association (APA) have chosen Rebecca W. Brendel, M.D., J.D., as the medical society’s next president-elect. The results were released today but are not official until the APA Board of Trustees confirms them at its March meeting.

What is Mental Illness?

Learn about mental illness, diagnosis and treatment

International Resident-Fellows

Learn about benefits and become an International Resident-Fellow Member of APA.

Mental Health and Men of Color: Addressing Common Misconceptions

• Diverse populations, Men, Patients and Families

The prevailing thinking is that men simply don’t express their emotions, however, this couldn’t be further from the truth. The discrepancy lies in how we define the term “express” as a man may choose to navigate frustration and anger in a quieter and more reserved manner or in a more visibly angry, explicit manner. Both are valid ways of expressing emotion. All men are different and operate along a spectrum of emotional expression.

Alexandra Symonds Award

The Alexandra Symonds Award recognizes and honors a female psychiatrist who has made significant contributions to promoting women’s health and the advancement of women.

HIPAA & HIT: A Primer

Helping you keep patient information private and secure in the digital era.

Ethics Committee

The Ethics Committee is responsible for several aspects of ethics procedures for APA members, District Branches, and more.

Gender Dysphoria Diagnosis

The history and differential associated with gender dysphoria.

Know Your Options Participating or Non-Participating Medicare Provider

For over ten years, every year has begun with the possibility that Medicare fees will be cut significantly to satisfy a Medicare physician payment formula, the sustainable growth rate (SGR).

Vasilis K. Pozios, M.D., Assumes Post as APA Assembly Speaker

At the close of the American Psychiatric Association (APA) 2023 Annual Meeting, Vasilis K. Pozios, M.D., assumed the role of Speaker of the APA Assembly of District Branches.

Statement from the American Psychiatric Association Board of Trustees

In light of this week’s news from Columbia University involving APA Past President (2013-14), Jeffrey A. Lieberman, M.D., the American Psychiatric Association’s (APA) Board of Trustees today issued this statement to the APA membership and the public: 

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship

Learn about the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship.