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August 19, 2026

News, Information, and Educational Offerings From APA

Help steer APA’s continued success by applying for one of eight open positions on the 2027-2028 Board of Trustees, including president-elect, secretary, and community engagement and access trustee. The nomination deadline is September 1.

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CLINICAL CORNER

Aripiprazole Linked With Lower Risk of Hyponatremia

Community-Acquired Infections and Depression

GENERAL NEWS

HHS Seeks Comments on Vaccine Schedule

Following President Donald Trump’s recent executive order calling for a revised—and reduced—childhood vaccine schedule, the Department of Health and Human Services has issued a Request for Information (RFI) on childhood immunization. The RFI asks whether current vaccine categories are adequate and understandable. Public comments are due by September 20.

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New Resource Document on AI

APA’s Committees on Telepsychiatry and Mental Health IT and Ethics Committee have released a new resource on the use of AI in psychiatric care. Get the current guidance you and your organization need to approach AI responsibly and effectively.

The Path Toward the Next DSM

Join APA on September 9, noon ET, for the next Emerging Topics webinar: “The Future DSM: The Path Moving Forward.” This free session will explore the forthcoming DSM’s new diagnostic formulation and how it can advance the way clinicians understand and assess the complex and evolving presentations of their patients.

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Invest in Your Leadership Journey

Whether you’re preparing for your next leadership role or your first, the APA Women’s Leadership Institute—to be held October 8-9 in Washington, D.C., and virtually—offers practical tools to help you grow. Connect with physician leaders from across the country while exploring leadership strategy, mentorship, sponsorship, career advancement, and well-being.

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Become a CoCM Change Leader

Implementing the collaborative care model (CoCM) requires more than clinical expertise—it demands intentional, structured change across teams, workflows, and culture. On September 1, 2 p.m. ET, the Center of Excellence for Integrated Health Solutions will host a webinar that will provide a practical roadmap for psychiatrists to serve as change leaders in CoCM settings.

JOBCENTRAL

Considering a Career Change?

Find your next role at APA JobCentral—the career hub for psychiatry. Post a resume, set up email job alerts, and view hundreds of open positions across the country and around the world.

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