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Yesterday, APA joined with the American Psychological Association and 12 other mental health organizations in filing an amicus brief to the Supreme Court for Chiles v. Salazar, which is challenging Colorado’s ban on conversion therapy for minors. APA and its partners state that any therapeutic practice that actively seeks to change one’s gender identity or sexual orientation is not clinically appropriate and raises serious ethical concerns.
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The nomination deadline for one of the six open APA Board of Trustees positions in 2026 is September 1, 2025. Remember, APA’s success hinges on the knowledge and input of its members, so nominate yourself or a colleague today!
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Join APA CEO and Medical Director Marketa M. Wills, M.D., M.B.A., and members of the Board of Trustees on September 15, 8 p.m. ET for an update on APA’s new strategic plan. The session will discuss what members and stakeholders told APA during the research phase as well as the key themes emerging as the plan is being drafted.
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Feeling innovative? APA’s Annual Meeting submission portal is taking ideas for Mental Health Innovation Zone (MHIZ) panels—30-to-45-minute sessions that discuss topics at the intersection of technology and psychiatry. The deadline to submit your MHIZ proposal is September 11.
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As you prepare possible travel to the APA Annual Meeting or other destinations, remember that APA members receive access to exclusive travel savings—including car rentals, hotels, group trips, and more. See all the benefits in APA’s Travel Savings Center.
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The APA Board of Trustees has approved a 5% increase to membership dues for the 2026 dues year. This adjustment enables APA to execute its developing multiyear strategic plan while also working to expand services, resources, and advocacy efforts for members.
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The proposed 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule is now online for public review. Psychiatry-relevant proposals include removing the time-based requirements for existing behavioral health integration and psychiatric collaborative care services and expanding digital mental health payments to include digital tools for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. The comment period is open through September 12.
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This new caucus will serve as a direct line to APA leadership to advocate on trainee-centric topics such as education standards and professional development, as well as enhance the consistency of resident- and fellow-focused initiatives across APA.
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