News from the American Psychiatric Association
Two in Five Americans Say Their Mood Worsens in Winter; 29% Say “Falling Back” Hurts Their Mental Health
As the nation “falls back” to standard time, Americans are twice as likely to say their mood declines in the winter (41%) as they are to say it improves (22%). But, as also found in the latest Healthy Minds Monthly Poll from the American Psychiatric Association (APA), when spring comes around, 61% report feeling better.
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New APA CEO Emphasizes Move Toward More Strategic, Long-Term Outlook
Building a long-term strategic focus, strengthening budgetary discipline and diversifying revenue sources, and enhancing operational efficiency across APA governance, administration, and staff—those were the themes that APA CEO and Medical Director Marketa Wills, M.D., M.B.A., emphasized in her first report to the Board of Trustees. Read More
State Advocacy Conference Highlights Work of APA, District Branch Advocates
Psychologist prescribing, collaborative care, and psilocybin use are among the issues where APA and District Branch advocates have worked to advance psychiatric care and protect patient safety. Read More
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