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On the heels of President Trump’s executive order to accelerate psychedelics as therapy, FDA Commissioner Marty Makary, M.D., M.P.H., has announced that three psychedelic medicine candidates have received priority vouchers, with the first approval potentially coming this summer.
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Psychedelics aren’t the only substance getting a boost. Last week, DOJ rescheduled “medical cannabis”—products that are FDA-approved or regulated by a state medical cannabis license—from Schedule I to the less restrictive Schedule III, and also shared a plan to begin administrative hearings on broader cannabis rescheduling.
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Whether it’s decoding irritability in youth or unmasking trauma appearing as depression or anxiety, this year’s Clinical Updates track will offer many sessions related to diagnostic uncertainty.
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On Tuesday, May 19, from noon to 1:30 p.m. PT, attendees are invited to a mini film festival featuring five compelling short films on psychiatry and mental health. Bring your own popcorn!
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The DSM Steering Committee is recommending that the Criterion A (social communication and social interaction) and B (restricted and repetitive behaviors) severity specifiers for autism spectrum disorder be coded separately. Public comments are open until tomorrow, April 30.
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The National Partnership on Behavioral Health and Tobacco Use has developed a slide deck that provides information about the dangers of tobacco use and shares treatment resources for individuals with behavioral health conditions who smoke. Join the partnership on May 5, 1 p.m. ET, to learn more about this resource.
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Looking for a way to get involved in APA without a long-term commitment? The new micro-volunteer initiative offers flexible, short-term tasks that allow members to support the organization within their availability—such as serving as a plenary usher at the Annual Meeting or reviewing APA’s existing resources on behavioral addictions.
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