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!

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

APA Statement on White House Announcement on Autism

The American Psychiatric Association recently issued a statement in response to the White House's Announcement on Autism. APA underscores the fact that vaccines do not cause autism. Claims of any such association have been repeatedly discredited in peer reviewed studies. Read more Here.

October Issues of APA Journals Feature New Research on Ketamine and Esketamine Treatment, Involuntary Commitment, Short-Term Psychotherapy and More

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

Charting APA’s Future Together: Strategic Plan Framework for 2030

As the American Psychiatric Association recently announced he approval and launch of APA’s new strategic plan framework, Psychiatry 2030: A Vision for Our Future. In a blog post by Marketa M. Wills, M.D., M.B.A., APA's CEO and Medical Director and
Theresa Miskimen Rivera, M.D., DLFAPA, APA President, they state "This framework is far more than a written document. It is a shared roadmap that embodies the ideas, priorities, and aspirations of our members. It captures what makes APA unique and sets out a clear course for how we will strengthen our impact, our membership, and our organizational sustainability in the years to come." Read More.

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