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Hearing on Prenatal SSRIs Causes Concern
Nine of the 10 panelists at the recent FDA hearing were longtime critics of antidepressants and other psychotropic medications—leading APA to warn against the “propagation of biased interpretations.”
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Nomination Window Closing for APA Board
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.
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Psychopharm Event Coming in October
On October 3-4, APA is hosting an intensive, clinically driven, virtual educational event designed to enhance your expertise in psychopharmacology. This master class will explore both current evidence-based approaches as well as emerging treatments, offering attendees nuanced clinical strategies to enhance medical decision making.
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One Month Left for APA 2026 Proposals
There is still time, but it’s running out. Submit your proposal for a scientific session, course, or poster for APA’s 2026 Annual Meeting in San Francisco by September 11. Also, make sure to claim your CME credit from the 2025 Annual Meeting by Friday, August 22.
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Say Hello to MindSET
Keeping up with CME can be overwhelming. That’s why APA is introducing MindSET, a new strategic education tool designed for psychiatrists that delivers a flexible, personalized, AI-driven CME learning path—all for one flat fee.
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Join APA’s Resident-Fellow Member Caucus
This past spring, APA’s Board of Trustees approved a new Resident-Fellow Member Caucus. This group will serve as a direct line to APA leadership to advocate on trainee-centric topics such as education standards and professional development.
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New ‘Breaking the Silence’ Podcast
The fifth episode of APA’s new podcast series addressing suicide among minority and underrepresented youth is now online. In this episode, Raman Marwaha, M.D.—chair of APA’s IMG Caucus—joins Rama Rao Gogineni, M.D., for a conversation about youth suicide, cultural identity, and the immigrant experience.
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Discounted Malpractice Insurance Available
As a benefit to APA members, the American Professional Agency is offering premier Psychiatrists Medical Professional Liability Insurance with additional coverage features at a discounted rate.
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August Editor Spotlight
Deputy Editor Danny Pine, M.D., highlights recommendations on how clinicians can use a patient’s genetic information to improve care and a study showing that receiving stimulant prescriptions via telehealth does not affect the risk of developing a substance use disorder.
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