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American Psychiatric Association @apapsychiatric.bsky.social · 1d

On World Mental Health Day in Seattle, relax with art and nature https://ow.ly/O3Yu50X9Mz9

4 unique ways to de-stress around the Seattle area

For World Mental Health Day, we looked at different ways Seattleites nurture their mental health, from yoga in a glasshouse to a good scream into Puget Sound.

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American Psychiatric Association @apapsychiatric.bsky.social · 1d

Today we celebrate mental health around the world, because every mind matters.
Let's foster understanding, empathy, and support for one another.

#WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealthMatters

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American Psychiatric Association @apapsychiatric.bsky.social · 1d

New Blog Post | A Simple Grip Strength Test May Reveal Mental Health Risks https://ow.ly/SIaP50X9hgu

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American Psychiatric Association @apapsychiatric.bsky.social · 4d

APA Position Statement on Conversion Therapy and LGBTQ+ Patients https://ow.ly/xv2U50X7LqS

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American Psychiatric Association @apapsychiatric.bsky.social · 4d

Top 10 Things Everyone Should Know About Addiction https://ow.ly/OrxC50X7bYZ

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American Psychiatric Association @apapsychiatric.bsky.social · 7d

APA Members: Learn what the federal shutdown could mean for your practice and telemedicine—& stay tuned to this site for updates: https://ow.ly/muLN50X6iT9

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American Psychiatric Association @apapsychiatric.bsky.social · 7d

The Transformative Power of Music in Mental Well-Being https://ow.ly/SnmV50X6jWO

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American Psychiatric Association @apapsychiatric.bsky.social · 9d

Big changes to telehealth start Oct 1, 2025. In-person visit rules return. Read more here: https://www.psychiatry.org/psychiatrists/practice/telepsychiatry/blog/disruption-to-telemedicine-services

Disruption to Telemedicine Services

Effective October 1, 2025, many of the telehealth flexibilities granted during the COVID-19 public health emergency have expired. Congress failed to met the deadline to pass a continuing resolution and along with that, extend many of the vital healthcare flexibilities that have changed the delivery care since the COVID-19 pandemic.

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American Psychiatric Association @apapsychiatric.bsky.social · 9d

The latest issue of Psychiatric News takes a deep look into the phenomenon of AI-induced psychosis, explores the newest “legal high” making its way into vape shops, and breaks down APA’s latest Healthy Minds poll on adults’ social media use. ow.ly/9CX150X4EuF

American Psychiatric Association @apapsychiatric.bsky.social · 9d

October Issues of APA Journals Feature New Research on Ketamine and Esketamine Treatment, Involuntary Commitment, Short-Term Psychotherapy and More https://ow.ly/IyVq50X57Oz

October Issues of APA Journals Feature New Research on Ketamine and Esketamine Treatment, Involuntar

The latest issues of three American Psychiatric Association journals (The American Journal of Psychiatry, Psychiatric Services and The American Journal of Psychotherapy) are now available online.

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American Psychiatric Association @apapsychiatric.bsky.social · 11d

Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. Yet, suicide is preventable. Visit our resource center to learn about the risk factors and how to recognize the warning signs for suicide. bit.ly/4nuT7ox #SuicidePrevention

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American Psychiatric Association @apapsychiatric.bsky.social · 14d

Government cuts to Medicaid services will affect countless individuals and service providers. Explore tips for how to be a patient advocate. bit.ly/4mO7Uun

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American Psychiatric Association @apapsychiatric.bsky.social · 15d

Synthesizing the latest research and literature, Treating Addiction to Tobacco and Nicotine Products provides a comprehensive analysis of assessing and treating tobacco use disorder.

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American Psychiatric Association @apapsychiatric.bsky.social · 15d

Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. Yet, suicide is preventable. Visit our resource center to learn about the risk factors and how to recognize the warning signs for suicide. bit.ly/4nuT7ox #SuicidePrevention

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American Psychiatric Association @apapsychiatric.bsky.social · 15d

Authors compared the average annual prevalence of suicidal ideation and behaviors among youths with + without intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) to underscore the importance of developing suicide risk identification and management strategies tailored to their needs. bit.ly/3Vyh1nf

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American Psychiatric Association @apapsychiatric.bsky.social · 17d

The author introduces the waiting room effect, where interventions such as mental health courts may in some cases unintentionally reinforce the role of jails as places to hold individuals who are awaiting access to scarce community resources for behavioral health treatment. bit.ly/42D7wqE

American Psychiatric Association @apapsychiatric.bsky.social · 22d

Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. Yet, suicide is preventable. Visit our resource center to learn about the risk factors and how to recognize the warning signs for suicide. bit.ly/4nuT7ox #SuicidePrevention

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American Psychiatric Association @apapsychiatric.bsky.social · 22d

An AJP editorial from researchers @LIBR_Tulsa discusses revitalizing EEG neurofeedback using precision-based approaches. bit.ly/4ppUHKf

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American Psychiatric Association @apapsychiatric.bsky.social · 23d

Since the 2009 publication of Cognitive-Behavior Therapy for Severe Mental Illness, practitioners and researchers around the world have built on its tenets to further advance care. bit.ly/3Z0fcRV

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American Psychiatric Association @apapsychiatric.bsky.social · 23d

Veterans with stimulant use disorder who received contingency management had a 41% lower risk of death in the year after treatment. Evidence that behavioral reinforcement can be life-saving. #AddictionTreatment #ContingencyManagement #PublicHealth bit.ly/48cSdIR

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American Psychiatric Association @apapsychiatric.bsky.social · 23d

Older individuals at risk for dementia may experience mild behavioral impairment (MBI). Findings from a cross-sectional study of adults ≥50 years without dementia suggest that more severe MBI is associated with higher odds of mild cognitive impairment and lower cognitive scores. #JNCN bit.ly/42hoYko

American Psychiatric Association @apapsychiatric.bsky.social · 24d

Nearly 5 years of data collected in a study of real-world use of esketamine nasal spray in the United States found that the safety profile remains consistent with results from clinical studies before FDA approval and the description of safety in the current prescribing information. bit.ly/3KgYysJ

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American Psychiatric Association @apapsychiatric.bsky.social · 25d

A systematic review of ketamine's potential neurotoxicity found evidence consistent with neurotoxic effects at doses higher than used in most clinical applications, with no clear evidence of neurotoxicity for doses in the clinical range. bit.ly/46290Nv

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American Psychiatric Association @apapsychiatric.bsky.social · 25d

Adolescent suicide is a major public and mental health issue. Suicidal adolescents admitted to a psychiatric hospital identified varied reasons for living that often related to family, friends, and pets; aspirations; and possessions. bit.ly/3IjkC5s

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American Psychiatric Association @apapsychiatric.bsky.social · 28d

An AJP editorial from researchers @StonyBrookMed discusses a study suggesting that treating low brain iron may be of benefit in schizophrenia bit.ly/45ZNmcB

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