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APA Honors Latino Psychiatry Legacy and Future During Hispanic Heritage Month
Today on National Latino Physician Day, the American Psychiatric Association (APA) celebrates the contributions of its Hispanic and Latino membership, past and present, to the field of psychiatry.
Attend Cured: The Past, Present, and Future of LGBTQ Rights and the APA
We are excited to bring everyone’s attention to Cured. This documentary chronicles the fight to get homosexuality taken out of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual as a mental illness.
Mental Health Pathfinders: Dr. Mary H. Roessel on the Mental Health of Indigenous Peoples
In honor of National Native American Heritage Month, Dr. Mary Hasbah Roessel joins us to discuss her experiences and insights into the mental health care needs of Indigenous communities, particularly focusing on the Navajo culture.
Medicare Telemental Health Care Beyond the Public Health Emergency: Changes APA Advocated for in the Physician Fee Schedule
On November 1, 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the final CY 2023 Physician Fee Schedule, effective January 1, 2023. With the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) expected to come to an end in 2023, this fee schedule provides some clarity around the telemental health practice and reimbursement landscape post-PHE
Committee on Climate Change and Mental Health
The Committee on Climate Change and Mental Health will engage APA leadership, administration, members, and allied groups to fulfill APA’s position on and commitment to Mental Health and Climate Change.
International
View your International Member benefits and how to get the most out of your APA membership.
Enhancing Maternal Mental Wellness: The Protective Power of Cultural Postpartum Practices
On May 7 at 7:00 p.m., explore how cultural postpartum practices support maternal mental wellness.
Emerging Topics Webinars
APA presents the Emerging Topics Webinar Series—learning opportunities analyzing the critical challenges faced in the profession and offering practical solutions from subject matter experts.
¿Cómo afectan los fenómenos meteorológicos extremos a la salud mental?
Las consecuencias para la salud mental de los desastres individuales para la mayoría de las personas incluyen estrés e insomnio leves; conductas de afrontamiento de alto riesgo, como el aumento en el consumo de alcohol; y trastornos mentales como depresión, ansiedad y estrés postraumático. El aumento de las temperaturas globales relacionado con el clima afecta a las poblaciones a través de desastres localizados circunscritos, pero también a través de efectos a largo plazo y, con frecuencia, a gr
American Psychiatric Association Honors Sen. Chris Murphy with Jacob K. Javits Award for Public Service
The American Psychiatric Association (APA) presented Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) with the Jacob K. Javits Award for Public Service during its Federal Advocacy Conference today. Sen. Murphy is recognized for his leadership and dedication in advancing mental health policy in Congress that has led to the passing of critical bipartisan legislation to help improve the lives of millions of Americans with mental illness and substance use disorders (SUD).