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Women
Each year, 1 in 5 women in the United States has a mental health problem such as depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), or an eating disorder. Although women and men have similar rates of mental health problems, the types of mental conditions may differ.
DSM-5 Online Assessment Measures
APA offers a number of online assessment measures which includes instructions, scoring information, and interpretation guidelines.
Developing a Virtual Therapeutic Space
Learn how to develop a virtual therapeutic space for child and adolescent telepsychiatry in APA@s Telepsychiatry Toolkit.
Special Populations
Learn more about how to use the Collaborative Care Model in the treatment of special patient populations.
Workforce Development
APA advocates for the allocation of federal and state resources to provide a robust pipeline of psychiatrists to meet the current and future needs of patients with mental health and/or substance use disorders.
Final Rule: 42 CFR Part 2, Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records
On January 18th, a final rule was published in the Federal Register Notice to update 42 CFR Part 2, Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records.
Childhood Disorders: Medication Guides for Parents
The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) and the American Psychiatric Association (APA) have developed Parents’ Medication Guides to help individuals make informed decisions about treating mental disorders in children and adolescents.
Health Insurance Coverage & Access to Care
As policymakers continue to debate health care reform proposals, APA is committed to legislative solutions that ensure benefits, coverage, medication, and access to substance use disorder treatment.
APA's Vision, Mission, Values, and Goals
The Vision, Mission, Values, and Goals of the American Psychiatric Association.
Psychiatric Treatment and Care
View resources for Resident-Fellow Members related to patient care and medical knowledge such as clinical neuroscience, psychotherapy, and substance related and addictive disorders.
Frank J. Menolascino Award
The Frank J. Menolascino Award recognizes an individual who has made significant contributions to psychiatric services for persons with intellectual development disorders/development disabilities, through direct clinical services.