Welcome to The Alaska Psychiatric Association

The Alaska Psychiatric Association is a district branch of the American Psychiatric Association, the largest psychiatric organization in the world. We represent psychiatric physicians across the state of Alaska, and work collectively on their behalf and on behalf of the patients they serve.

The Alaska Psychiatric Association is a district branch of the American Psychiatric Association, a medical specialty society representing more than 38,000 physician leaders in mental health.

The objectives of the Alaska Psychiatric Association are to continuously improve the ability of its members to provide quality psychiatric services to individuals and families in need. The Association also strives to promote the welfare of all those with mental illness and to foster the medically-based principles of psychiatry.

News & Updates

AkPA News

AkPA General Membership Meeting December 4

Please join us for a festive, fun and informative AkPA General Membership Meeting on December 4 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at the Loussac Library. Network with fellow colleagues, hear about the latest AkPA news and upcoming events, and learn about the latest Alaska legislative issues from special guest speaker:Rachel Johnston, Regional Director, State Government Relations, APA. Learn More and RSVP Here.

Disaster Resources Available in the Wake of Typhoon Halong

Typhoon Halong struck western Alaska in early October 2025, bringing hurricane-force winds, record storm surges, and severe flooding that devastated numerous remote Alaska Native communities and displaced more than 1,500 people. This devastation has had—and will continue to have--a substantial psychological impact on affected populations. We've developed a list of disaster resources related to coping after a disaster. View Resources.

Renew Your AkPA Membership Today!

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It's APA membership renewal season, so please renew your membership today to keep your connection to both the Alaska and broader APA psychiatry community strong and make the most of exclusive member benefits designed to support your professional growth, advocacy efforts, and patient care. Learn More and Renew Today

Claim CME Credit From The Annual AkPA CME Meeting

If you haven't already claimed your CME credits from the meeting, click here (you’ll need your Providence username and password to login).We’re working on next year’s CME meeting. If you’d like to be involved in planning the 2026 program, we welcome volunteers. If you’re interested, please contact Tammy, AkPA Executive Director at tthiel@nextwavegroup.net.

In The News

News from the American Psychiatric Association

Americans are More Anxious than Last Year About the Upcoming Holidays; Health Care and the Economy Also Major Concerns for Many

As we head toward the year’s end, Americans are more anxious about the holidays than last year, according to the latest APA Healthy Minds Poll. Among U.S. adults, 41% say they anticipate more stress related to the holidays this year than last year, a notable increase over 2024 (28%) and 2023 (29%). Younger adults are more likely than older adults to anticipate more stress this year (49% of 18 to 34-year-olds, versus 27% of those 65+). Read more Here.

November Issues of APA Journals Feature New Research on Predictors of Alcohol Use Disorder; Youth Mental Health, Suicide Risk and Treatment; and More

The latest issues of three American Psychiatric Association journals (The American Journal of Psychiatry, Psychiatric Services and Focus) are now available online. Read some of the highlights from each issue Here.

A Small Area of the Brain May Be Associated with Schizophrenia Risk, New Research Finds

New research published online in the American Journal of Psychiatry provides new molecular insights into the role of the habenula, a pea-sized brain region that helps regulate motivation and mood, in contributing to the risk of schizophrenia. A team of researchers at Lieber Institute for Brain Development and Johns Hopkins found that many schizophrenia-related molecular changes appear to be specific to this region, suggesting the habenula could be a potential target for future treatments.Read More.

APA Introduces MINDSET Personalized CME Learning Platform

APA's MINDSET is a new personalized platform that offers 12 months of unlimited access to more than 300 expert-led courses. For one flat fee, you get one full year of flexible, self-paced learning—covering everything from foundational concepts to cutting-edge advancements in psychiatric care. MindSET adapts to you, offering personalized course recommendations for a continuously evolving, tailored learning journey. Learn more here.

For more news, visit the American Psychiatric Association's Newsroom.