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As of February 16, changes to 42 CFR Part 2—federal confidentiality protections for substance use disorder (SUD) treatment records—have fully gone into effect and are being enforced. Announced in February 2024, the changes align 42 CFR Part 2 more closely with HIPAA.
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Join the APA Foundation’s Gala on May 18, 7:30 p.m. PT and you might help contribute to a cause close to your heart. The district branch with the highest percentage of Gala attendees will win a $10,000 donation to the charity of their choice! Tickets purchased for family and friends count toward the total. Gather your colleagues and enjoy dancing, dining, a silent auction, and more.
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Can’t make it to San Francisco this year? Stay engaged with the virtual-only meeting and get access to more than 100 livestreamed sessions, all the plenary lectures, a selection of research posters, and the popular MindGames competition.
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In recognition of International Women’s Day, APA is participating in a free, 24-hour global webathon to drive action in support of women’s mental health. APA’s segment—featuring President Theresa M. Miskimen Rivera, M.D.—will take place Saturday, March 7, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. ET.
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The temporary waivers that permitted authorized prescribers in New Jersey to prescribe Schedule II controlled substances via telemedicine without meeting certain in-person requirements have expired—with one exception for prescribing stimulant medications to minors if given parental/guardian consent. This state law applies regardless of any federal telehealth flexibilities.
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APA and the APA Foundation have announced the fifth class of awardees for the MOORE Equity in Mental Health Community Grants. The eight newest recipients each will receive up to $10,000 over two years to support their efforts at improving the mental health of young people of color.
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Renew your membership before March 31 to maintain full access to APA resources, publications, and professional support without interruption.
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Find your next role at APA JobCentral. Post a resume, set up job alerts, and find positions tailored just for you. Current openings include a clinical director of an inpatient treatment facility in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, and an outpatient geriatric psychiatrist at the assistant/associate/professor level in Burlington, Vermont.
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