10 Days Until APA 2024!

There is still time to save on fees by registering in advance for APA’s Annual Meeting or to upgrade your existing registration to the Gold Package and get access to APA On Demand — listen to select meeting sessions any time, on any device. A conversation with CNN anchor Anderson Cooper and a Broadway interlude are two of the special features of the meeting. Can’t attend in person? Go virtual!

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Most People Experiencing Homelessness Have Psychiatric Disorders, Study Finds

Substance use disorders were the most prevalent disorders identified in this population, followed by antisocial personality disorder and major depression.

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APA Advocacy Keeps Rolling

From launching a new quarterly webinar series on advocacy to continuing the fight for mental health parity, APA has been busy on the advocacy, policy, and practice advancement front. Learn more in the latest APA Advocacy Update. 

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Having Issues With Buprenorphine Access?

APA is in discussion with its partner medical societies about the challenges patients are facing in accessing buprenorphine due to the opioid settlements. If you are experiencing or hearing about challenges, please email the details to practicemanagement@psych.org. APA will continue to advocate for access and reduced burdens of helping patients receive the treatment they deserve.

Comic Visualizes the Realities of Mental Health Care

A daughter’s hospitalization for depression led one comic book author to write A Haunted Girl, a comic series with accurate depictions of mental health treatment and a message that recovery is possible. Read about this series and more in the Newswire section of Psychiatric News.

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Webinar Revisits Moynihan Report

In 1965, Daniel Patrick Moynihan released his controversial report on Black American poverty: “The Negro Family: The Case for National Action.” The next webinar in APA’s “Looking Beyond” series will examine the legacy of the report and its impact on psychiatric practice. The webinar will be held on Tuesday, April 30, from 6:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. ET.

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Next ‘Medical Mind’ Podcast on Women in Psychiatry Available

The second installment of APA’s “Medical Mind” podcast special series on women in psychiatry features a conversation with Ludmila De Faria, M.D., an expert on the mental health of college students and transitional age youth, especially minority youth.

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Join Caucus by May 1 To Participate in 2024 M/UR Caucus Elections

Four of APA’s seven minority and underrepresented (M/UR) caucuses are holding elections for leadership positions this year: the Caucus of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian Psychiatrists; the Caucus of Hispanic Psychiatrists; the Caucus of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning/Queer (LGBTQ) Psychiatrists; and the Caucus of Women Psychiatrists. The deadline to join a caucus or switch caucus membership to be eligible to vote is Wednesday, May 1.

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Members Course of the Month: Management of ASD

This month’s free CME course delves into the multifaceted realm of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The course covers assessment strategies and evidence-based treatments tailored to various life stages and symptom presentations. It also tackles the significance of family involvement, neurodiversity, and a strengths-based approach in optimizing treatment outcomes.

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Reserve Your Spot at the APA Foundation Benefit

The APA Foundation will hold its annual benefit on Monday evening, May 6, at the Cipriani 25 Broadway, an Italian neo-renaissance masterpiece. Enjoy a night of dinner, dancing, and fun as we celebrate the APA Foundation’s progress toward creating a mentally healthy nation for all.

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Are You Prepared for Bias at Bedside?

How should psychiatrists respond to biased comments from patients or their families? This year’s Annual Meeting features a workshop that will use role-play to train psychiatrists how to respond to derogatory comments and subtle microaggressions in real time. This session is but one of the 22 paid courses and eight master courses at this year’s meeting to help clinicians sharpen their practice.

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Contribute to APAPAC and Join a Private Event

APAPAC will host a private reception on Sunday, May 5, 9–11 p.m. at the Marriott Marquis, 9th Floor Upper Terrace. Enjoy food and drink while learning more about APA’s political arm. The fee is a contribution of $25-$100 (depending on career status); APAPAC members who have already contributed at least $250 in 2024 ($150 for residents) may attend for free.

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