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APA Platform and Strategy on Performance Measurement
View the official platform and strategy on performance measurement of the American Psychiatric Association.
Understanding Modifications to the Final Rule for 42 CFR Part 2 and How it Affects Your Practice
Join experts from APA and ASAM to learn about the modifications, discuss case studies that apply the modifications, and what to expect over the two-year implementation period.
APA Statement on the House Passage of the Build Back Better Act
The U.S. House of Representatives today passed the Build Back Better Act, which, among its $2 trillion in spending, includes significant needed investments in mental health and substance use disorder care. The American Psychiatric Association (APA) applauds the House for including these provisions in the Act and urges the Senate to ensure they are retained in the final reconciliation package.
APA Applauds Administration for Issuing Final Rules on Mental Health Parity
The American Psychiatric Association applauds the Biden-Harris Administration for issuing final rules to strengthen the 2008 Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) and improve access to quality care for mental health and substance use disorders. The rules, issued by the Departments of Labor, Treasury, and Health and Human Services, reinforce that insurance plans must analyze and document limits to mental health and substance use disorders benefits, and ensure they are no more res
APA Public Opinion Poll – Annual Meeting 2020
View results of the Public Opinion Poll released in 2020.
What Are Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease?
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative condition. It is one of the most common forms of dementia, a group of symptoms that lead to a decline in mental function severe enough to disrupt daily life.
Deep Brain Stimulation Shows Promise for People with Severe Depression
A new study finds potentially long-lasting benefits of deep brain stimulation (DBS) for people who have not responded to other treatments for severe depression. DBS is commonly used to treat Parkinson’s disease and it is also approved to treat epilepsy, essential tremor (a neurological disorder that causes shaking), dystonia (a movement disorder) and obsessive-compulsive disorder. It is being studied to treat other conditions, including treatment-resistant depression.
Coping After Disaster
Learn more about the recommended steps to begin coping with the possible stress that follows a tragedy.
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.
What is Schizophrenia?
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Check Out These Featured Sessions During the 2024 APA Annual Meeting
The 2024 APA Annual Meeting features over 500 educational sessions ranging across many topics pertinent to your professional practice.