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July 2, 2025

News, Information, and Educational Offerings From APA

Nominations Open for APA Board Positions

APA’s success hinges on the knowledge and input of its members. Nominate yourself or a colleague for one of six open Board of Trustees positions in 2026, including president-elect, treasurer, and trustee-at-large. The nomination deadline is September 1, 2025.

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Interested in Serving on the APA Board?

Join APA for a virtual info session on Tuesday, July 8, 8 p.m. ET to learn what it means to serve on the Board of Trustees. Current and former board members will share insights and answer questions. No advance registration is required.

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CLINICAL CORNER

Esketamine Outperforms Placebo

This past January, the FDA expanded esketamine’s indication to allow it as a standalone treatment for refractory depression. Learn about the study that led to the approval.

Residential Dynamic Psychotherapy for Personality Disorders

GENERAL NEWS

APA Responds to Senate Passage of HR 1

“In very real terms, this legislation will result in irreparable gaps in access to care for our country’s most vulnerable, … and they will suffer as a result,” said APA President Theresa Miskimen Rivera, M.D.

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Check Out the New APA Communities

The revamped APA Communities platform will make it easier for members to connect, join conversations, and stay involved. The updated design allows for easier navigation across communities and caucuses, an enhanced member directory, and more.

EXPLORE APA COMMUNITIES →

Experienced Any Payment Clawbacks or Audits? Let Us Know

If any insurance panels have sent you pre-payment audits or made attempts to claw back payments, make sure to contact APA’s Practice Management Helpline. Audits are often conducted without clear protocols, undermine patient privacy and the therapeutic relationship, and negatively impact access to care.

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Join APA’s Federal Advocacy Conference

APA’s 2025 Federal Advocacy Conference is an opportunity for psychiatrists to gain hands-on advocacy training and lobby members of Congress on issues that affect their practice and patients. The event will be held October 6-7 at the Royal Sonesta Hotel in Washington, D.C. The deadline to register is August 22 or while space lasts.

Apply for a 2026 Psych Services Award

The Psychiatric Services Achievement Awards recognize innovative programs that deliver services to people with mental illness or disabilities. Awardees receive a monetary award, a plaque, and recognition at the APA Annual Meeting. Applications are due by Thursday, July 31. For questions, contact Esther Gershenson.

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MEET THE 2025 AWARDEES →

VIRTUAL PROGRAMS

Tuesday, July 8, 1 p.m. ET: Uncertain Times: Caring for Your Mental Health

This year’s Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Month Virtual Symposium will offer practical strategies to address mental health in uncertain times. Attendees will learn how to cultivate resilience, embrace self-care, and foster personal growth and stability.

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Tuesday, July 15, 8:30 a.m. ET: Burnout to Balance: A Psychiatrist’s Toolkit for Well-Being

This full-day Virtual Immersive will provide a comprehensive and nuanced look at the root causes of physician burnout, its personal and professional toll, and the pathways to recovery and resilience.

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Tuesday, July 29, 2:30 p.m. ET: Improving Mental Health Through Technology-Enabled Measurement-Based Care

The next “Emerging Topics” webinar will provide an in-depth overview of measurement-based care (MBC) in psychiatry, including how digital tools such as mobile apps, computerized adaptive testing, and AI-powered analytics are enhancing MBC.

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NOW IN PSYCHIATRIC NEWS

July Issue Hot Off the Press

Month two of the redesigned publication features a Special Report on “Psychodynamic Approaches to Behavioral Change,” recaps of select APA Annual Meeting sessions, and much more.

Wanted: PN Section Editor

Psychiatric News is launching its next specialty section—women and gender—and is inviting applications for an editor. The editor will curate relevant, impactful content related to women- and/or gender-focused psychiatry to enhance readers’ clinical skills and knowledge in this area. Applications are due Thursday, July 31.

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NOW IN AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY

An Update on the Behavioral and Neurobiological Effects of Cannabis Use in Adolescents

Adolescent Substance Use, Internet Overuse, and Shared Genetics of Problematic Alcohol Use

AJP Audio: National Trends in Suicidal Ideation and Attempts Among High Schoolers

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NOW IN PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES

Helping Someone in a Mental Health Crisis

A Patient-Centered Framework for Evaluating Behavioral Health Crisis Care

Racial-Ethnic Disparities in Ketamine and Esketamine Therapy for Depression

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