The American Psychiatric Association (APA) applauds the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for increasing ...

Gambling disorder can affect financial stability, relationships, and mental health, yet patients may not disclose gambling behaviors during routine clinical visits. Join APA, ASAM, and AAAP on ...

People with obsessive-compulsive disorder have obsessions (persistent, recurring, unwanted thoughts and urges) and compulsions (repetitive behaviors or mental acts) that the individual feels driven to ...

Telemedicine, or telehealth, is the process of providing health care remotely using videoconferencing or other technology. Across all types of health care, telehealth helps provide additional access ...

The APA 100% Club was established to encourage residents throughout the United States and Canada to join the APA with fellow trainees in their programs. Many psychiatric residency programs come very ...

Perinatal depression refers to depression occurring during pregnancy or after childbirth. The use of the term perinatal recognizes that depression associated with having a baby often begins during ...

Learn about anxiety disorders, including symptoms, risk factors, treatment options and answers to your questions. ver en español Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress. Mild levels can be beneficial ...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex developmental condition involving persistent challenges with social communication, restricted interests and repetitive behavior. While autism is considered ...

The latest issues of three American Psychiatric Association journals (The American Journal of Psychiatry, Psychiatric Services, and Focus) are now available online.

Technology is an integral and growing part of our lives. It is key for efficient functioning in many aspects of our lives and vital for social connection for many. Our smartphones are constant ...

The Council on Medical Education and Lifelong Learning monitors emerging issues and supports the development of resources and programs for psychiatric education in the U.S. at every level.

Prior to European arrival in the New World, there were many Native American tribal groups in the area now known as Appalachia. The largest were members of the Iroquois Confederacy in the north, which ...