American Psychiatric Association

10/11/2026

Prevention of Patient Assaults on Mental Healthcare Employees in Psychiatric Healthcare Settings Webinar.

Creating safer psychiatric care environments requires more than responding to incidents after they occur. On October 14 from noon–1 p.m. ET, join APA for a webinar exploring practical approaches to workplace violence prevention, including building a proactive culture of safety, developing prevention protocols and using trauma-informed care and training to mitigate risk.

Register for the October 14 webinar:

Workplace violence presents a serious and evolving challenge in healthcare environments. This webinar will clarify the distinctions among violence, aggression, and workplace violence; explore practical strategies for building a proactive culture of safety; and provide a step-by-step framework for im...

10/10/2026

This , let's make room for honest conversations, check in on one another, and work toward a world where everyone can access the mental health care they need.

You deserve support, You deserve care.

10/08/2026

Too many great sessions at and not enough time?

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With APA On-Demand, you can:
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10/08/2026

Stay current on emerging research, clinical insights, and the latest developments in psychiatry. Explore APA podcasts, leading journals, and Psychiatric News for knowledge that informs your practice and moves the profession forward.

Start exploring today: Learn. Connect. Grow.
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10/08/2026

A large health care system implemented universal su***de risk screening across care settings, which led to improved su***de risk detection, including in outpatient non–behavioral health encounters.

The findings support universal screening as a practical way to improve su***de risk detection. https://ow.ly/YmRw50ZUIJ4

10/07/2026

APA Staff took a "paws" 🐾 for mental health with therapy dogs Cooper and Asiago from People Animals Love!

Their visit gave us a chance to step away from our desks, connect with coworkers, and enjoy some furry companionship. Thank you to the PAL team for bringing extra smiles to our workday.

Does your pet help you pause during a busy day?

10/07/2026

What If AI Makes Health Inequities Worse?

AI is often discussed in terms of its potential to improve health care. But without careful attention to how these systems are built and used, the outcome can move in the opposite direction.

“This reinforces health inequities rather than rectifying them.”

AI may be advancing quickly. The question is whether it is advancing care for everyone.

Learn more about bias, equity, and responsible AI use in APA’s AI resource. Download the full resource.

Get the current guidance clinicians and organizations need to approach AI responsibly and effectively.

10/07/2026

What does leadership look like when it changes an entire field?

Janine A. Clayton, M.D., FARVO, helped architect an NIH policy requiring scientists to consider s*x as a biological variable in research.

Vivian W. Pinn, M.D., became the founding director of the NIH Office of Research on Women’s Health.

Diana E. Ramos, M.D., M.P.H., M.B.A., became California’s first Latina Surgeon General.

These are some of the leaders coming together at the APA Women in Leadership Institute, October 8–9 in Washington, DC.

Meet the speakers: https://ow.ly/7c7b50ZStqi

10/06/2026

APA Congratulates Psychiatrist Karl Deisseroth, M.D., Ph.D. on Winning Nobel Prize https://ow.ly/fH9r50ZVafb

The American Psychiatric Association congratulates psychiatrist Karl Deisseroth, M.D., Ph.D., a member of the editorial board of The American Journal of Psychiatry, on receiving the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. Dr. Deisseroth shares this honor with Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel for p...

10/06/2026

Podcast | Mental Health Pathfinders: GLP-1 Medications: What Psychiatrists Need to Know
https://ow.ly/23qz50ZV0rj