Welcome to the Annual Meeting

Watch the video at right to see Psychiatric News Editor in Chief Adrian Preda, M.D., welcome attendees to APA’s 2025 Annual Meeting.

See a transcript below:

Hi, everyone. I'm Adrian Preda, editor in chief of Psychiatric News, and I’m thrilled to welcome you all to Los Angeles for the 2025 American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting.

This is the premier event in psychiatry, and Psychiatric News is here on the ground to bring you the biggest moments, daily highlights, and can’t-miss sessions. We’ve got hundreds of courses and presentations, cutting-edge exhibits, and the Mental Health Innovation Zone, where psychiatry meets the future.

This year’s theme: Lifestyle for Positive Mental and Physical Health. We are talking nutrition, sleep, movement, connection—real tools for a real impact.

Want to stay in the loop? Check your inbox each morning for Psych News Daily. Stop by APA Central, catch us on APA TV, and follow us on social.

We want to hear from you. Share your insights. Tag us and let us know what’s inspiring you at this year’s meeting. We are excited to be here with you! ■