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This past weekend, President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at removing barriers to the use of psychedelics in treating serious mental illness. Measures include providing priority vouchers to the use of psychedelics for serious mental illness.
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In a statement responding to the executive order, APA commended the federal government for recognizing that there is an urgent need for new and effective treatments for serious mental illness. At the same time, additional research with “sound study design, strong patient protections, and thoughtful interpretation of the findings” is essential.
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There will be more than 30 sessions at the Annual Meeting covering technology, including presentations on treating internet addiction, selecting the right AI scribes and mental health apps, and improving the provision of telepsychiatry.
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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 food and drink, dancing, a silent auction, and the new district branch challenge worth $10,000.
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The Kennedy Forum, in partnership with AMA and other organizations, has created a national index that compares network composition and reimbursement rates for mental health versus physical health services among the nation’s four largest insurers. Among other stark findings, the index shows that patients in 42 states plus D.C. face disparities when trying to access mental health care.
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In recognition of Workplace Violence Prevention Month, APA joined other health care organizations to affirm that workplace violence in health care settings is preventable, not inevitable. APA and its partners will continue to raise awareness and drive meaningful action, so every health care worker is protected and every patient is safe.
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The DSM Steering Committee is recommending that the Criterion A (social communication and social interaction) and B (restricted and repetitive behaviors) severity specifiers for autism spectrum disorder be coded separately. Public comments on this proposed modification are open until April 30.
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The Future DSM Candidate Biomarkers and Biological Factors Subcommittee is surveying the field to learn about potential candidate biomarkers and other biological factors involved in psychiatric disorders. We value your expertise in this area and welcome your input and suggestions.
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Take the next step in your career with APA JobCentral. Post a resume, set up email job alerts, and view open positions across the country and around the world. Current openings include multiple psychiatrist positions at the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health and a remote psychiatrist position for Blossom Health.
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