Trastorno por consumo de alcohol

El trastorno por consumo de alcohol (AUD por sus siglas en inglés) se produce cuando el consumo frecuente o excesivo de alcohol se vuelve difícil de controlar y provoca problemas en las relaciones, el trabajo, la escuela, la familia u otras áreas. AUD es común y, con frecuencia, no se trata. Existen tratamientos que funcionan, como medicamentos, terapias, y grupos de apoyo o autoayuda.

Disaster Mental Health

Learn about the education and training resources for psychiatrists to prepare and respond to disasters and mass traumas.

What Is Autism Spectrum Disorder?

Learn about Autism Spectrum Disorder, including symptoms, risk factors, treatment options and answers to common questions.

Social Determinants of Mental Health Task Force

The 2021-22 APA Presidential Task Force on Social Determinants of Mental Health was established by the APA Board of Trustees in May 2021 to develop sustainable policies and programs to bring about change in the psychiatric health care of affected populations.

International Application: Research Colloquium for Junior Psychiatrist Investigators

View the international application for the Research Colloquium for Junior Psychiatrist Investigators - a program that provides guidance, mentorship, and encouragement to young investigators in the early phases of their training.

U.S. and Canada Application: Research Colloquium for Junior Psychiatrists

View the U.S. and Canadian application for the Research Colloquium for Junior Psychiatrist Investigators - a program that provides guidance, mentorship, and encouragement to young investigators in the early phases of their training.

Annual Meeting Submission Guidelines

Annual Meeting Submission Guidelines

Resident-Fellow Members

View your Resident and Fellow Member benefits and how to get the most out of your APA membership.

Allied Group Meetings

APA encourages affiliate organizations to host allied meetings and special events in conjunction with the meeting.

DSM-5-TR Online Assessment Measures

APA offers a number of online assessment measures which includes instructions, scoring information, interpretation guidelines, and "emerging measures” in Section III of DSM-5-TR.

What Is a Substance Use Disorder?

Addiction is a complex condition, a brain disease that is manifested by compulsive substance use despite harmful consequence. Learn more at psychiatry.org.

Coping After Disaster

Learn more about the recommended steps to begin coping with the possible stress that follows a tragedy.