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Undocumented Immigrants

Learn more about treating undocumented patients experiencing stress and trauma related to changing political and social environments.

Brain Imaging Shows the Impacts of Psychotherapy

  • Depression, OCD, Trauma

Psychotherapy, or talk therapy, is an effective treatment for many mental health disorders. Advances in brain imaging are increasingly allowing researchers to observe the changes in the brain resulting from psychotherapy treatment.

APA is an organization of psychiatrists working together to ensure humane care and effective treatment for all persons with mental illness, including substance use disorders.

2024 Class of Honorary Fellows

APA congratulates the newest Distinguished Fellows and Fellows as of January 1, 2024. Thank you for your continued contributions to the field of psychiatry.

Work At APA

APA offers a wide variety of career opportunities for people with diverse experiences and skill sets.

Chronic Pain and Mental Health Often Interconnected

  • Anxiety, Depression, Patients and Families

Chronic pain and mental health disorders often occur together. In fact, research suggests that chronic pain and mental health problems can contribute to and exacerbate the other.

How to Write Effective Letters of Medical Necessity

  • Patients and Families

While significant progress has been made in recent years, there are still challenges to obtaining insurance coverage for mental health and substance use disorder treatment. Insurance companies may deny claims for a variety of reasons, including that the care is not “medically necessary.”

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