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What is the DSM?
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)* describes recognized mental disorders. It specifies symptoms and other criteria for clinicians to evaluate in order to decide on a diagnosis and organizes these diagnoses together into a classification system.
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
If you are an APA member, you can access to two comprehensive HIPAA guides.
Practice Guidance for COVID-19
APA has compiled practice guidance released by the Department of Health and Human Services and at the state level related to COVID-19 to assist psychiatrists with providing mental health and substance use services
What Is Depression?
Depression (major depressive disorder) is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act. Fortunately, it is also treatable.
Working with Appalachian Patients
Learn more working with Appalachian patients, including demographics, significant history, best practices and disparities.
Undocumented Immigrants
Learn more about treating undocumented patients experiencing stress and trauma related to changing political and social environments.
LGBTQ
Learn more about treating LGBTQ patients experiencing stress and trauma related to changing political and social environments.
African Americans
Learn more about treating African American patients experiencing stress and trauma related to changing political and social environments.
Jewish Americans
Learn more about treating Jewish American patients experiencing stress and trauma related to changing political and social environments.