988 Results
The Collaborative Care Model to Optimize Patient Outcomes in Mental Health Care
In our second episode, our invited panelists Dr. Maga Jackson-Triche, Madhuri Jha and Kristin Kroeger continue their conversation from the online webinar on the collaborative care model to discuss the reasons for the emergence of the model and its increasing adoption in primary care settings, the economic impact of mental health inequities on health care costs, the true meaning of equity and more.
Implementing 9-8-8
Beginning July 16, 2022, people will use a new, easy to remember, three-digit code (988) to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The change from a 10-digit code to 9-8-8 will provide easy access to crisis services for people with mental health and substance use issues and help reduce the stigma surrounding these conditions.
Appealing Treatment Denials
Learn about how you can appeal treatment denials from commercial health insurance carriers, and view a sample letter.
The Psychological Hurdle of Sports Retirement
For that athlete who viewed the 2020 Olympics as the pinnacle of their career, or for that senior in college who was excited to share their last championship with their teammates, the pandemic has brought about an anti-climactic and disappointing end to their season and a forced break from training, and, for some, forced premature retirement. Sports retirement is often a major life transition for an athlete and can therefore be a major psychological challenge.
APA Publishing Authors Win Creative Scholarship Award for Anthology on Racism and Mental Health
The Society for the Study of Psychiatry and Culture has recognized American Psychiatric Association Publishing contributors Donna Norris M.D., and Annelle Primm, M.D., M.P.H., with the 2024 Creative Scholarship Award for the publication of “Mental Health, Racism, and Contemporary Challenges of Being Black in America” (2024).
International
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Leadership in Equity and Diversity Institute Advocate & Protégé Program
Learn more about Leadership in Equity and Diversity Institute Advocate/Protégé Program at psychiatry.org
Leadership in Equity and Diversity Institute Advocate & Protégé Program
Learn more about Leadership in Equity and Diversity Institute Advocate/Protégé Program at psychiatry.org
Ethics Committee
The Ethics Committee is responsible for several aspects of ethics procedures for APA members, District Branches, and more.
International Resident-Fellows
Learn about benefits and become an International Resident-Fellow Member of APA.