Environments Rife With Social Disparities Fuel Substance Use Disorder Risk, NIDA Director Says

The COVID-19 pandemic made many hidden truths more abundantly clear, said Nora Volkow, M.D. Among them was how powerful the social determinants of health are.

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There Should Be ‘No Wrong Door’ for Patients With SMI to Access HIV Care

In many parts of the world, studies have shown that HIV infection is more common in people with SMI than in the general population.

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PGY-3 Resident Wins First O’Leary Award for Innovation in Psychiatry

The award was established by the APA Foundation in 2022 in memory of Paul O’Leary, M.D., who served in numerous leadership positions at APA, including speaker of the Assembly.

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Be Aware That Some ADHD Patients May Have Problematic Internet Use

Studies show that medications and psychosocial interventions used to treat patients with ADHD may also help to reduce problematic internet use.

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Collaborative Programs Key to Overcoming MH, SUD Challenges in Appalachia

Annual Meeting presenters spoke about some of the struggles in Appalachia, such as poverty, unemployment, and the loss of skilled young people who are leaving the area.

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Risks, Benefits of Treatment Options for Perinatal Women Require Careful Consideration

Psychiatrists who treat women of reproductive age should assume their patients are going to get pregnant and keep that in mind when making treatment decisions.

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Clinicians Should Widen Their View of Factors Impacting Children’s Mental Health, Say Experts

Thinking through a health equity lens means asking: What types of social factors are influencing the child’s development and mental health?

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APA Foundation Announces Winners of Awards for Advancing Minority Mental Health

Since 2003, the APA Foundation has recognized 107 community-based organizations with awards totaling $535,000 for their innovative and supportive work to raise awareness about mental illness in underserved minority communities.

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Usefulness of Pharmacogenomics Limited, But Can Be Part of Precision Psychiatry Future

Jordan Smoller, M.D., Sc.D., the 2023 Mrazek Award recipient, described how pharmacogenomics is just one piece of a bigger picture to better predict treatment outcomes.

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APA, Huntsman Mental Health Institute Partner in ‘Grand Challenge’ to End Stigma

The campaign aims to replicate the success of other public awareness campaigns, such as those to end smoking and make seatbelts mandatory in cars.

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