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American Psychiatric Association @apapsychiatric.bsky.social · 10h

Finding the things that bring you joy is essential to boosting your mental health and well-being.

American Psychiatric Association @apapsychiatric.bsky.social · 10h

While symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) are fairly common during pregnancy and during the postpartum period, they’re often under-recognized despite their tendency to inflict anguish and impairment without treatment. 🔗👇

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American Psychiatric Association @apapsychiatric.bsky.social · 13h

Learn about assessing psychosis risk, digital and language biomarkers, smartphone-based monitoring, and resources for supporting patients at clinical high risk for psychosis. Register by October 31. Get Access: ow.ly/gGnv50ZXK6z

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American Psychiatric Association @apapsychiatric.bsky.social · 13h

While VNS is currently approved for treatment-resistant depression as well as medication-resistant epilepsy, it’s primarily being used for the latter, with about 125,000 people implanted worldwide. “Its use in depression has been much more limited.” 🔗👇

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American Psychiatric Association @apapsychiatric.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

Cyberbullying is defined as repetitive and non-accidental harm that is perpetrated through the digital world via electronic devices. Cyberbullying is pervasive and may take advantage of anonymity and large audiences of the virtual world. ow.ly/mgIP50ZXJbY

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American Psychiatric Association @apapsychiatric.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

Compass Pathways’ synthetic psilocybin formulation COMP 360 can provide durable benefits for treatment-resistant depression (TRD), though participants benefitted from one additional dose of the medication. 🔗👇

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American Psychiatric Association @apapsychiatric.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

Make #APAAM27 part of your 2027 professional development plans. Education, CME, new ideas and meaningful connections—May 1–5 in NYC. Registration opens Nov. 4. Sign up for Annual Meeting Updates. ow.ly/i1Th50ZBC41

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American Psychiatric Association @apapsychiatric.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

Over the last decade, the intensity and duration of SSRI withdrawal syndrome have become the subjects of an important psychopharmacological debate. Clinicians on both sides say the evidence backs them up. 🔗👇

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American Psychiatric Association @apapsychiatric.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

You may be tempted to dismiss this patient’s question, but you shouldn’t. Indeed, the real question isn’t whether patients will use AI for mental health. Many already are. The question is whether psychiatrists should recommend it. 🔗👇

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American Psychiatric Association @apapsychiatric.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Barring cases involving alcohol or benzodiazepine withdrawal or agitation at the end of life, benzodiazepines are generally not recommended in patients with delirium because they can worsen confusion or cause oversedation. 🔗👇

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American Psychiatric Association @apapsychiatric.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

The notion that psychiatry periodically struggles with questions of identity is not new. Yet recent debates surrounding psychiatric medications, funding priorities, and public trust in scientific institutions suggest these questions may be resurfacing in a new form. ow.ly/YaoG50ZV4aq

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American Psychiatric Association @apapsychiatric.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Originally developed for borderline personality disorder, DDP attempts to remediate two core vulnerabilities hypothesized to contribute to suicidality: emotion processing deficits and embedded badness. ow.ly/Jbtx50ZV47O

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American Psychiatric Association @apapsychiatric.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

This mindset and style of thinking is so necessary to bring back to our profession. ow.ly/TERE50ZV43T

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American Psychiatric Association @apapsychiatric.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

In the play ‘Sukkot,’ an Irish Catholic widower mourns his Jewish wife by celebrating the holiday of the title—and dragging their children into the sukkah hut with him. ow.ly/xGeM50ZV3Yw

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American Psychiatric Association @apapsychiatric.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

🎙️ Listen to the latest PN Special Report podcast: How does constant digital connection affect our mental health, and when does technology use become harmful? www.psychiatry.org/Psychiatrists/Ed…

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American Psychiatric Association @apapsychiatric.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

The APA Foundation’s Melvin Sabshin, M.D. Library and Archives holds approximately 1,700 rare books, including titles on medicine and psychoanalysis, anthropology, witchcraft and occult sciences, community and social psychiatry, psychosomatic medicine, and more. ow.ly/kXcN50ZV3ST

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American Psychiatric Association @apapsychiatric.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Food insecurity is a significant social determinant of mental health—and it’s expected to rise in the wake of historic cuts to a lifeline program for people on the brink of hunger. ow.ly/CQAr50ZV3Pf

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American Psychiatric Association @apapsychiatric.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

This #WorldMentalHealthDay, let's make room for honest conversations, check in on one another, and work toward a world where everyone can access the mental health care they need. You deserve support, You deserve care.

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American Psychiatric Association @apapsychiatric.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Psychiatry should take the lesson seriously without giving up useful AI. Let AI scribes reduce clerical preparation, then reinvest some of that recovered time in supervised clinical reasoning. 🔗👇

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American Psychiatric Association @apapsychiatric.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

The right to marry is constitutionally guaranteed, including for psychiatric inpatients—but hospitalization can involve acute symptoms, fluctuating capacity, and power imbalances that complicate a decision intended to be enduring. 🔗👇

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American Psychiatric Association @apapsychiatric.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Missed a session at #APAAM26? 👀 Catch it later with APA On-Demand: 🎥 180+ sessions 🎓 75 CME ⏱ Learn on your schedule Buy during the meeting & save! ow.ly/nWBn50Z4mIy

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American Psychiatric Association @apapsychiatric.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

What can you expect from the APA 2027 Annual Meeting? For starters, a six-session Presidential Track on ending stigma, advancing science, and securing parity—and five Distinguished Psychiatrist lectures from star physician-scientists. #APAAM27 ow.ly/oItX50ZUHBx

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American Psychiatric Association @apapsychiatric.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

A large health care system implemented universal suicide risk screening across care settings, which led to improved suicide risk detection, including in outpatient non–behavioral health encounters. ow.ly/cLX750ZUIJ9

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American Psychiatric Association @apapsychiatric.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

While cannabis and kratom may be perceived as safe and natural, their use during pregnancy is associated with potential risks. psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/ap…

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American Psychiatric Association @apapsychiatric.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

APA Staff took a "paws" 🐾 for mental health with therapy dogs Cooper and Asiago from Peopleanimalslove.org! Does your pet help you pause during a busy day? #Paws4MentalHealth

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American Psychiatric Association @apapsychiatric.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Do we question patients about their intent to self-harm to help ensure their safety—or to protect ourselves? 🔗👇

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American Psychiatric Association @apapsychiatric.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

The 21st century is becoming increasingly defined by problematic digital connectivity, with the average American household owning 17 devices and receiving upwards of 200 notifications daily. Digital hyperconnectivity describes a state of constant and inescapable digital connection and its impact. 🔗👇

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American Psychiatric Association @apapsychiatric.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

If the goal is to set up medications for serious mental illness to succeed, they should be prescribed not in isolation but as part of a biopsychosocial package. 🔗👇

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American Psychiatric Association @apapsychiatric.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Podcast | Mental Health Pathfinders: GLP-1 Medications: What Psychiatrists Need to Know ow.ly/Ep6f50ZV0ri

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American Psychiatric Association @apapsychiatric.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

“The movie maintained the central theme of the epic—tragedy and trauma—and did a good job showing how men and women experienced trauma in different ways.” 🔗👇

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American Psychiatric Association @apapsychiatric.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Ahead of World Mental Health Day on October 10, the APA Foundation’s Center for Workplace Mental Health is helping employers prioritize employee well-being through customizable trainings in 10 languages. 🔗👇

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American Psychiatric Association @apapsychiatric.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

If you work anywhere near child psychiatry, you have probably heard the same heart-wrenching story: A child is struggling and the family is stuck on a months-long waitlist. Child psychiatry access programs (CPAPs) can help bridge this gap. 🔗👇

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American Psychiatric Association @apapsychiatric.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

At its quarterly meeting in July, APA’s CEO shared insights from the 2025 member experience survey showing that advocacy remains the area members value most. However, there was a gap between the importance of advocacy and their satisfaction with how APA is advocating. ow.ly/POkK50ZU1Jp

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American Psychiatric Association @apapsychiatric.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Though the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) became law nearly 20 years ago, patients still routinely experience barriers to mental health and substance use disorder treatment. ow.ly/uCVE50ZThc3

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American Psychiatric Association @apapsychiatric.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

A day-long Multidisciplinary Behavioral Health Summit recently brought together leaders from APA and other mental health organizations to discuss shared challenges and opportunities for collaboration. psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/ap…

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American Psychiatric Association @apapsychiatric.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

While GLP-1 RAs have been proven effective and helpful for patients with type 2 diabetes, obesity, heart disease, and others, a study in JAMA Psychiatry suggests that one patient population may be at risk for using them inappropriately. psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/ap…

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American Psychiatric Association @apapsychiatric.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

More than 85% of psychiatrists report audio/video telehealth visits weekly, compared with just 15.7% of all physician specialties using telehealth. 🔗👇

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American Psychiatric Association @apapsychiatric.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The FDA recently denied a petition to indicate the medication for anti-aggression—but the ‘godfather of clozapine’ remains undeterred. 🔗👇

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American Psychiatric Association @apapsychiatric.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

With a new grading rubric and bold education tracks, APA’s 2027 Annual Meeting is being designed to deliver a program that is scientifically rigorous, clinically relevant, data-driven, and easy to navigate. 🔗👇 #APAAM27

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American Psychiatric Association @apapsychiatric.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Benzodiazepine dispensing in the U.S. decreased by over 25% from 2013 to 2024, with declines across patient age groups and most prescriber types. Rutgers Institute for Health bit.ly/4iQB9hh

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American Psychiatric Association @apapsychiatric.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Take the next step in your leadership. The APA Women in Leadership Institute brings women physicians together for two days of executive coaching, practical learning, and meaningful connection designed to strengthen how they lead. Register today: ow.ly/et1S50ZI1Tw

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American Psychiatric Association @apapsychiatric.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

In this issue, read our special report on digital hyperconnectivity, when patients ask about ChatGPT for therapy, the risk of GLP-1 RAs in patients with eating disorders, and more. psychiatryonline.org/toc/pn/61/10

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American Psychiatric Association @apapsychiatric.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Whatever the causes, PACE programs are increasingly serving as comprehensive mental and physical health systems for vulnerable older adults with complex needs. 🔗👇

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American Psychiatric Association @apapsychiatric.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

More people are visiting mental health professionals—and dermatologists—for ‘zoom dysmorphia,’ a condition characterized by severe distress from perceived beauty flaws evident on phone and computer screens. 🔗👇

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American Psychiatric Association @apapsychiatric.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

When psychiatric illness becomes conflated with emotional well-being, conceptual clarity is lost and the distinction between disease and distress becomes blurred. Most importantly, patients with severe psychiatric illnesses risk becoming obscured. 🔗👇

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American Psychiatric Association @apapsychiatric.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

“[T]hey looked at the data and noticed there was an increase in rates of psychosis following these festivals,” D’Souza said. The festivals occur at a predictable time each year, so he and his colleagues traveled there to study cannabis-associated psychosis as it naturally occurred. 🔗👇

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American Psychiatric Association @apapsychiatric.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The APA Foundation’s Melvin Sabshin, M.D. Library and Archives features an online gallery of milestone moments in our understanding of veterans’ mental health and memorable physicians who helped develop APA’s approach to military psychiatry. 🔗👇

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American Psychiatric Association @apapsychiatric.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Together, we have the power to influence the future of psychiatry and mental health care. Now is the time for advocacy. 🔗👇

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American Psychiatric Association @apapsychiatric.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

The courage that veterans require during their service is often needed again when they return home. Talking openly about mental health and sharing experiences is crucial during the transition back to civilian life to help veterans understand that they are not alone. ow.ly/NYaB50ZR38C

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American Psychiatric Association @apapsychiatric.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

“I decide to give him my shoulder,” the patient told Schenck, “and when I came to, I was in front of the dresser and I had knocked everything off the dresser and smashed the mirror and just made one heck of a mess.” psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/ap…

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