PN Update

February 4, 2026

News, Information, and Educational Offerings From APA

Yesterday, Congress passed a $1.2 trillion spending package for fiscal year 2026 that maintained or increased funding for several key health agencies, continued funding for workforce development, extended telehealth flexibilities through December 2027, and more.

MPLS: ‘An Assault on Our Community’

Psychiatrists in Minneapolis describe a city under siege—and are preparing for the long tail of collective trauma. Also, PN “Voices in Advocacy & Policy” co-editor Katherine Kennedy, M.D., offers five actions psychiatrists can take to assist their colleagues, their patients, and the public.

CLINICAL CORNER

Intensive Community Services Are Effective Alternative to Hospitalization for Teens in Crisis

Elevated PTSD Symptoms More Common After Stroke Mimics Than Actual Stroke

Schizophrenia Cost U.S. $366 Billion in 2024, With Caregivers Shouldering Bulk

ANNUAL MEETING

Q&A With Plenary Speaker Sanjay Gupta

The practicing neurosurgeon, bestselling author, and multiple Emmy Award–winning chief medical correspondent for CNN will share with attendees what he’s learned about value of storytelling and the importance of proactively tending to brain health.

Have Fun at the APA Foundation Benefit

Join the APA Foundation on Monday, May 18, at 7:30 p.m. PT at historic San Francisco City Hall for an unforgettable evening of dancing, dining, and fun—all while helping the Foundation continue its mission of creating a mentally healthy nation. Early-bird pricing is available through February 6.

BUY TICKETS →

The Innovation Lab Wants Your Ideas

Do you have an innovative idea that could transform mental health care or advance psychiatric practice? Submit your proposal for the Psychiatry Innovation Lab at APA’s 2026 Annual Meeting, where you might get the opportunity to present your idea live—and compete for funding. The submission deadline is February 13.

LEARN MORE AND SUBMIT →

GENERAL NEWS

APA Launches Justice Caucus

APA’s new Justice Psychiatry Caucus is dedicated to serving as an educational, support, and advocacy network for all APA members interested in the interface of psychiatry and the criminal and juvenile justice systems. You can join the caucus by logging in to my.psychiatry.org and selecting “APA Caucuses” in the left-side navigation. For more information, contact contracts@psych.org.

JOIN TODAY →

CoCM Use Surges, but Gaps Remain

A new report has found that the use of the collaborative care model (CoCM) is increasing rapidly at a national level, particularly among children and adolescents. However, large disparities in uptake and reimbursement remain among individual states. The report offers recommendations to improve the adoption of this proven care model across the country.

Webinar: AI, Psychiatry, and Equity

APA is offering a four-part webinar series that will explore the ethical, clinical, and equity implications of emerging tools such as digital apps, AI, and big data. The second installment, “AI and the Future of Psychiatric Assessment: A Focus on Equity,” is on February 19, 7 p.m. ET. The first webinar, “Digital Psychiatry & Mental Health Apps: Navigating Privacy, Equity, and Access,” can be viewed at APA’s Learning Center.

LEARN MORE AND REGISTER →

JOBCENTRAL

Considering a Career Change?

Take the next step in your career with the help of APA JobCentral. Post a resume, set up job alerts, and find positions tailored just for you. Current openings include an outpatient psychiatrist in Portland, Maine, and a child and adolescent psychiatrist in Omaha, Nebraska.

VISIT JOBCENTRAL →

NOW IN PSYCHIATRIC NEWS

Recovery-Oriented Care in 30-Minute Outpatient Visits

Off-Label GLP-1 Medications Help Treat AUD

Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management in ‘The Pitt’

NOW IN THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY

Neuroplasticity, Antipsychotic Efficacy, Doxycycline Benefits, and Cannabis and Alcohol Use Interactions

Brain Neuroplasticity in Psychiatric Illnesses and in the Development of Novel Treatments

FDA, CMS, and Digital Therapeutics in Psychiatry: Recommendations in a Novel Frontier

AJP Audio: Doxycycline Treatment During Adolescence and Reduced Risk of Schizophrenia

LISTEN NOW →

NOW IN PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES

Continuity of Care and Patient Outcomes in Populations With Schizophrenia

Discrimination and SUD Treatment Termination Among Black and Hispanic Patients

Incidence of First-Episode Psychosis Among Privately Insured Individuals

Editor’s Choice Collection: Personal Accounts, Part 1: Voices of Identity, Healing, and Lived Experience

SEE COLLECTION →

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