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July 30, 2025

News, Information, and Educational Offerings From APA

“Changing the composition of the USPSTF [United States Preventive Services Task Force] will only further dismantle America’s public health infrastructure and misinform Americans about crucial preventive services,” APA in partnership with the Group of Six wrote.

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Advocacy Through Storytelling

APA is concerned about potential fiscal year 2026 funding cuts to federal programs that will have a significant impact on the mental health and substance use community. We ask that members submit a personal story about how these cuts will affect their practice, patients, or community. APA is looking to leverage your stories as part of our overall advocacy efforts on Capitol Hill and within the media.

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CLINICAL CORNER

Stigma Toward Patients With SUDs Persists

More than 30% of primary physicians, emergency physicians, and dentists said they prefer not to work with patients with opioid use disorder or stimulant use disorder, a higher rate than reported for patients with HIV or depression (9% each).

Remote CBT Effectively Addresses Pain

GENERAL NEWS

Deadlines Near for APA Foundation Awards

Each year, the APA Foundation recognizes leaders in psychiatry who advocate for underserved populations with honors such as the Chester M. Pierce Human Rights Award, the John Fryer Award, and the Solomon Carter Fuller Award—all three of which have an August 15 deadline. Learn more about these and other awards and nominate yourself or a colleague today!

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New ‘Breaking the Silence’ Podcast

APA is releasing a new podcast series that addresses suicide among minority and underrepresented youth, featuring interviews with members of APA’s seven Minority and Underrepresented Caucuses. The fourth episode, which focuses on youth suicide in Hispanic communities, is now online.

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AAAP Offering Two Online Training Courses

The American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry will host a pair of online courses this September. First up is “Addictions and Their Treatment Course” on September 12-13, which features 12 presentations covering the latest trends in addiction medicine. Then on September 20-21 is “Advanced Addiction Psychopharmacology,” which features eight sessions that will deepen participants’ understanding of SUD pharmacotherapy. Early-bird rates for these courses end on August 15 and 22, respectively.

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Check Out Latest Equity Update

The spring/summer edition of “Achieve Mental Health Equity Update” spotlights mental health equity champion Sheryl Kataoka, M.D., M.S.H.S., professor emeritus at UCLA; discusses the hidden benefits of conducting medical education in the Caribbean; and presents a look back at APA’s Spring Leadership Summit.

VIRTUAL PROGRAMS

Thursday, August 21, 7 p.m. ET: Overcoming Mental Health Stigma by Bridging the Divide Between Generations

From Baby Boomers to Gen Z, each generation has unique challenges and viewpoints on mental well-being. This webinar will explore the social determinants that influence mental health differently across generations and provide practical strategies for fostering understanding and collaboration.

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NOW IN PSYCHIATRIC NEWS

August Issue Now Online

This month’s PN includes a Special Report on how current U.S. immigration policy is affecting immigrant mental health, an overview of psychiatry-related resolutions passed at this year’s AMA House of Delegates meeting, and more.

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Last Call for New PN Section Editor

Psychiatric News is launching its next specialty section—women and gender—and is inviting applications for a volunteer editor to curate impactful content in this area. Applications are due by tomorrow, July 31.

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NOW IN PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES

Generosity of States’ Medicaid Programs for Youths With Complex Mental Health Needs

Estimating the Investment Gap in Treating Serious Mental Illness in the U.S.

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