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The new DSM revision process recognizes that advances in our understanding of mental disorders are ongoing and establishes the DSM as a “living document” that allows for timely changes. Read more: APAPsy.ch/blg-dsm-process
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Registration for the APA 2020 Annual Meeting opens tomorrow (Jan. 7)! Join us April 25-29 in Philadelphia, PA to attend the premiere #Psychiatry conference of the year. Learn more about this year's conference at APAPsy.ch/APAAM20. #APAAM20 #Philadelphia #ComingSoon
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Prof Schwartz gives a look into the future. "MH & SUD" is getting more attention & there is both legislation in the Congess & also our medical colleagues are paying more attention to collaborative care of health &… instagram.com/p/Bzcm8EXg54a/… – at East Ham, London
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Dean of the Royal College of Psychiatrists Kate Lovett gives an inspirational talk on women psychiatrists history and now leadership in the RCPsychiatrists. A great poem written many years ago as she began… instagram.com/p/BzaQMKMACE9/… – at East Ham, London
Definitely not in here. #DSM
Given the rise in popularity of the selfie, a mental health condition of selfitis – an obsession with taking selfies – sounds like it could be real. But selfitis is not a recognized mental disorder. So go ahead enjoy #NationalSelfieDay! APAPsy.ch/blg-Selfitis #APAblog
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"The editors deserve high praise for producing this major interdisciplinary work. I highly recommend it." —Dr. Dante Cicchetti | #mentalhealth #research #psychiatry bit.ly/2Zxkm7G
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"Optimizing the physician practice of the future" a DHHS CMS TCPI Grants to ACR, APA, ACP & ACEP. Thanks to the thousands of physicians working to collaborate and a new type of professionalism of working inter… instagram.com/p/ByiHaYPAEjQ/… – at Chicago, IL
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This #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, VA encourages you to #BeThere for a Veteran. The number to call is 1-800-273-8255 and press 1, send a text message to 838255 or chat online at VeteransCrisisLine.net.
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Comment deadline is April 30th for Restoration of an Unspecified Mood Disorder @APAPsychiatric @DSM5
DSM Proposed Changes/Comment Period: The following proposal was approved by the DSM Steering Committee and is being posted for a 30-day public comment period. From April 1- 30, 2019. Proposal: Restoration of an Unspecified Mood Disorder Category in DSM-5. APAPsy.ch/DSM-Proposed-Chang…
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We increasingly hear of robots taking over humans’ jobs, but could robots fill in for dogs in pet therapy? Pet robots are increasingly being used in assisted living facilities and day care centers to help patients with dementia. #APAblog APAPsy.ch/blg-pet-robots
DSM Proposed Changes/Comment Period: The following proposal was approved by the DSM Steering Committee and is being posted for a 30-day public comment period. From April 1- 30, 2019. Proposal: Restoration of an Unspecified Mood Disorder Category in DSM-5. APAPsy.ch/DSM-Proposed-Chang…
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And let’s remember Dr. Rebecca Lee, 1st Black woman US trained physician as we celebrate today. She treated patients, published a textbook and still serves as a role model for many of us today for what you can achieve with strong character, perseverance and faith in oneself !
Celebrate National Women Physicians Day today by learning more about how women in medicine are leading, trailblazing and innovating.
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Today is #WearRed day in support of #AmericanHeartMonth. The @American_Heart celebrates the @GoRedforWomen movement to help bring awareness in order to save women's lives and beat #HeartDisease. spr.ly/6013EuWiH
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The 71st Annual Conference of the Indian Psychiatric Society opens to a splendid ceremony and speeches & the Indian National Anthem. @ Indira Gandhi Pratishthan - IGP instagram.com/p/BtSV2HLHfQi/… – at Lucknow, India
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The latest @APAPubFocus issue discusses, #Ketamine for Treatment-Resistant Mood Disorders | bit.ly/2FQMhsE #mentalhealth
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Now live! See what #APAAM19 has to offer! Don't miss out on our 175th Anniversary Gala either - tickets are going fast!
The Course Guide for this year’s Annual Meeting in San Francisco is now live! apapsy.ch/am19-courseguide #APAAM19 #APA175 #Psychiatry #MentalHealth
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Jeffrey Borenstein, MD in a letter to the editor @nytimes response, urged other psychiatrists to defend psychiatry and patients when necessary, “It’s enormously important for all of us to speak up and provide our perspective.” @CarolBernMD @psychiatryNYC
BBRF Head Responds to @nytimes on Psychiatric Research Comments. Psychiatrists have a responsibility to set the record straight about #psychiatry and treatment of psychiatric disorders. apapsy.ch/bbrf-nyt #MentalHealth
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Treatment guideline recommendations are not being followed for a large proportion of patients with major depressive disorder. apapsy.ch/blg-mdd-treatment #MentalHealth #Depression
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Written in a down-to-earth style, this book serves as a practical road map for clinicians from all corners of the clinical universe. Coming Spring #2019 | #BPD #PsychiatricMgmt bit.ly/2LNZCC6
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The APA is concerned about any proposal that will eliminate patient protections provided by the ACA, such as coverage for pre-existing conditions and essential health benefits like mental illness and substance use disorders. #Docs4Coverage
The Trump administration just asked states to help it kill Obamacare by stealth: slate.trib.al/xaO2vEX
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Public comment ends today. The DSM Steering Committee approved a proposal requesting that changes be made to DSM-5 Criterion A and the "Diagnostic Features" text for Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID). View these proposed changes: ow.ly/rdOL30mbgyU