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    New Research Finds Greater Continuity of Psychotherapy After Shift to Telehealth

    The rapid transition to virtual care that occurred with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in better continuity of psychotherapy visits compared to prior to the pandemic when almost all visits were in-person, according to new research published in Psychiatric Services, a journal of the American Psychiatric Association. In addition, the time between appointments grew shorter after the transition to virtual care. The study results highlight the benefits of continued availability of virtua

    ¿Qué es el trastorno del espectro autista?

    El trastorno del espectro autista (TEA), o autismo, es una condición médica del desarrollo que involucra desafíos persistentes en la comunicación social, intereses restringidos y comportamientos repetitivos. Si bien el autismo se considera una condición de por vida, las necesidades de soportes y apoyo debido a estos desafíos varía entre las personas con autismo. El autismo no es lo mismo que tener una discapacidad de aprendizaje.

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    Member Obituaries

    American Psychiatric Association honors the lives and legacies of its member psychiatrists and their contributions to mental health and psychiatry. APA hosts member obituaries, submitted by contributors.

    Clinical Updates on Sleep Disorders

    Immerse yourself in a comprehensive, full-day virtual program on Clinical Updates on Sleep Disorders, led by Dr. Karl Doghramji, Program Director for the Fellowship in Sleep Medicine and Medical Director of the Jefferson Sleep Disorders Center.

    Expert Q&A: Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders

    Expert Q and A on Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), an anxiety disorder in which people have recurring, unwanted thoughts, ideas or sensations (obsessions) that make them feel driven to do something repetitively (compulsions).

    Positive Psychiatry: Promoting Well-Being

    Positive psychiatry focuses on the positive aspects of mental health. It is defined as the “science and practice of psychiatry that focuses on the study and promotion of mental health and well-being through enhancement of positive psychosocial factors,” in a recent special report in Psychiatric News by former APA President Dilip V. Jeste, M.D. As Dr. Jeste notes, while about 20% of people are affected by mental disorders, “100% of people have mental health including some positive traits. Positiv

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