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    Support for Mental Health in the Workplace: Employee Perspective

    • Anxiety, Depression, Patients and Families

    An estimated one in five working age adults lives with a mental health condition, yet more than 60 percent do not receive treatment. When employees do receive effective treatment for mental illnesses, it also leads to increased productivity, lower absenteeism, and decreased disability costs. Many companies are increasingly providing resources and programs to support employee mental health and well-being. So how do employees think their employers are doing with these efforts? That is the question

    Patient Safety Webinar

    Join APA@s Council on Advocacy and Government Relations on Jan. 26 for a live webinar advocacy strategies for forming relationships with legislators in the 2021 legislative session and examine the issues and questions legislators will likely look to psychiatrists to address through these advocacy meetings.

    APA Statement on the Passing of Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter

    The American Psychiatric Association (APA) today pauses to remember the life of Former First Lady Roslynn Carter. Few, if any, other Americans have been able to accomplish what she did for the cause of mental health. Mrs. Carter worked relentlessly to help the millions of people in this country who have mental illness or substance use disorders. She used her bully pulpit to bring the conversation about mental health out from the darkness and to advocate for a more comprehensive system of care.

    Thousands of Mental Health Apps Available: Supporting Evidence Not So Plentiful

    • Patients and Families

    There are more than 10,000 mental or behavioral health apps publicly available; however, there is little available information on the quality and effectiveness of the apps, “leaving consumers with very little to go on when trying to determine which apps might be helpful and worthwhile.” Several recent studies highlight the need for better information on the effectiveness and quality of mental health apps.

    Hoarding Disorder

    Learn about hoarding disorder, including symptoms, risk factors, treatment options and answers to common questions.

    Alcohol Use Disorder: Social Media, Technology, and Treatment

    • Patients and Families, Technology, Treatment

    While most can enjoy alcohol occasionally without problems, alcohol use disorder is common and often untreated. An estimated 11% of all adults and 15% of young adults (aged 18-25) had alcohol use disorder in the past year. Several recent studies highlight some challenges related to alcohol content on social media along with some promising approaches to treatment.

    Community Psychiatry Hub

    The Community Psychiatry Hub is a dedicated space designed to foster collaboration, learning, and innovation in community psychiatry.

    A Call to Action

    APA members can log in to view this letter from APA CEO and Medical Director Marketa Wills, M.D., M.B.A.

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