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Health Care Delivery Models
APA supports the implementation of a variety of innovative and evidence-based delivery models.
APA Celebrates Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
July featured a flurry of activity in celebration of the work of Bebe Moore Campbell, author and advocate for the mental health needs of underserved populations.
Data Driven Decisions and Outcomes in Telepsychiatry
Telepsychiatry offers a variety of benefits in today@s changing healthcare landscape, and also serves as an excellent platform to train the next generation of healthcare workforce. However, perhaps an often-overlooked benefit of telepsychiatry, is that it as a fertile bed to collect data and conduct outcomes research.
Mental Health Equity Champion Spotlight: Dr. Bernardo Ng
Each quarter we highlight an individual in the field of psychiatry who is a champion for mental health equity—whether through their work in direct care, research, advocacy, or in the community. Our Mental Health Equity Champion This Quarter is Dr. Bernardo Ng!
2025 Meeting Theme
Learn more about the 2025 Annual Meeting's theme: Lifestyle for Positive Mental and Physical Health.
Health Information Technology
APA’s EHR resource page will help guide you through the health information technology (HIT) process and provide information on evaluating EHR vendors, EHR educational materials and tools, software listings and reviews, and a glossary of terms
Hispanics and Latinos/as
While many Hispanics/Latinos have lived in the U.S. for many generations, others are recent immigrants who are at risk of facing inequities in socioeconomic status, education, and access to mental health care services.
Public Health
APA works to inform policymaking to curb preventable hospitalizations, incarcerations, and suicides. Federal policymaking in many different areas can have a powerful impact on public health and the lives of those with mental illness and substance use disorders.
Relaxation Techniques for Mental Wellness
“Just relax.” While it sounds simple, it is often quite difficult to calm our minds and relax the tension in our bodies. However, the ability to relax and destress is important for maintaining mental health and can be very helpful for lessening symptoms of many mental and physical health conditions. For example, relaxation can improve focus and mood, improve sleep quality, lower blood pressure and improve digestion.
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.