A new report from the @alzassociation finds that non-white racial/ethnic populations expect and experience more barriers when accessing dementia care. Read more on APA's blog: https:// www.psychiatry.o rg/news-room/ apa-blogs/ apa-blog/2021/ 03/ new-report-exami nes-disparities -in-dementia-ca re
Frank and honest discussions around #mentalhealth are important for gaining a better understanding of our friends & family and promoting our well-being. When discussing these issues with kids, listening is the key: https:// ksltv.com/ 457305/ listening-is-key -to-discussing- mental-health-w ith-kids/
A year ago today, #COVID19 was officially declared a pandemic, upending billions of lives across the globe. Thank you to everyone who has worked to keep us safe and to begin to bring an end to the COVID era.
According to the 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, in 2019 an estimated 13.1 million adults --or 5.2% of the adult population--had serious mental illness in the past year. Learn more from SMI Adviser at https:// smiadviser.org/ knowledge_post/ how-many-people- in-the-united-s tates-experienc e-serious-menta l-illness
The APA is celebrating #IWD2021 &#WomensHistoryMonth by highlighting the visionary women who have served as APA Pre… https://t.co/Sv9NDOH3gX
APA Marks #InternationalWomensDay by Highlighting Women Psychiatrists Whose Work Exemplifies Service to Disadvantag… https://t.co/I9vd4e3TiE
APA's Telepsychiatry Toolkit is an evolving resource for members who want to learn about the various aspects of tel… https://t.co/wzeO7Mbkci
With the goal of improving treatment and reducing arrests, San Francisco becomes the first of several major cities… https://t.co/Q2JGcm7WSW
New data shows mental health care claim lines — or individual health services — for children doubled in 2020, while… https://t.co/nOc7WkBPsg
APA’s Division of Diversity and Health Equity (DDHE) has launched a new strategic plan to work toward achieving div… https://t.co/bb69UuRshx