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In recognition of International Women’s Day, APA is participating in a free, 24-hour global webathon to raise awareness and drive action in support of women’s mental health. APA’s segment—featuring President Theresa M. Miskimen Rivera, M.D.—will take place March 7, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. ET.
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This year’s in-person Annual Meeting features more than 400 scientific sessions, a plethora of paid courses, a bustling exhibit hall, and more! Start planning your meeting itinerary today! Advance rates are still available.
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Each year, the Annual Meeting’s EduTours give attendees a chance to see psychiatry in a different light.This year’s program includes a chance to witness cognitive vitality as 98-year-old Herbert Blomstedt, conductor laureate for the San Francisco Symphony, conducts Gustav Mahler’s epic Ninth Symphony. Or, follow in Alfred Hitchcock’s footsteps to learn how he captured San Francisco’s unique look to create a sense of paranoia in “Vertigo.” Space is limited. so reserve your spot today (extra fees apply).
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Join the APA Foundation at historic San Francisco City Hall on Monday, May 18, at 7:30 p.m. PT for an unforgettable evening of dancing, dining, and fun—all while helping the Foundation continue its mission of creating a mentally healthy nation for all.
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Effective last week, the temporary waivers that permitted authorized prescribers in New Jersey to prescribe Schedule II controlled substances via telemedicine without meeting certain in-person requirements 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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Join APA on April 7 for “Psychedelics in Psychiatric Practice: The Hype, the Hope, the Harm.” This day-long learning event will provide psychiatrists with a balanced, evidence-based overview of psychedelic and psychedelic-adjacent therapies, presented by leading experts in psychopharmacology, clinical research, and translational medicine.
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APA’s new Justice Psychiatry Caucus is an educational, support, and advocacy network for APA members interested in the interface of psychiatry and the criminal and juvenile justice systems. 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.
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