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American Psychiatric Association @apapsychiatric.bsky.social · 1h
Conversational artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots have been linked to emerging or worsening psychosis symptoms, but existing evidence is limited to individual case reports or simulated exchanges. alert.psychnews.org/ai-psychosis-mo…
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AI Psychosis More Common in Patients in Their First Episode
Although rare overall, AI-induced psychosis was most common in people who were experiencing first-episode psychosis.
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American Psychiatric Association @apapsychiatric.bsky.social · 3h
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 · 3h
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Asking About Suicidality, Daily | Psychiatric News
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American Psychiatric Association @apapsychiatric.bsky.social · 6h
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 · 8h
AI is often discussed in terms of its potential to improve health care. But without careful attention to how these systems are built and used, the outcome can move in the opposite direction. Learn more about bias, equity, and responsible AI use in APA’s AI resource. ow.ly/MRS750ZMLQf
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AI Resource Document Webinar Series
Get the current guidance clinicians and organizations need to approach AI responsibly and effectively.
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American Psychiatric Association @apapsychiatric.bsky.social · 9h
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Special Report: Digital Hyperconnectivity: A New Psychiatric Framework | Psychiatric News
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American Psychiatric Association @apapsychiatric.bsky.social · 9h
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
APA Congratulates Psychiatrist Karl Deisseroth, M.D., Ph.D. on Winning Nobel Prize ow.ly/fH9r50ZVafb
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APA Congratulates Psychiatrist Karl Deisseroth, M.D., Ph.D. on Winning Nobel Prize
The American Psychiatric Association congratulates psychiatrist Karl Deisseroth, M.D., Ph.D., a member of the editorial board of The American Journal of Psychiatry, on receiving the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. Dr. Deisseroth shares this honor with Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel for pioneering discoveries that led to the development of optogenetics.
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American Psychiatric Association @apapsychiatric.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Benzodiazepines are a widely prescribed class of medication used in the treatment of conditions such as anxiety, insomnia, and pain. However, there are significant concerns about their sedative properties, and their overdose risks. ow.ly/JHAo50ZUZ2T
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Benzodiazepine Prescribing Has Decreased by More Than 25%
From 2013 to 2024, benzodiazepine prescribing dropped by more than 25%, but decreases were particularly notable among young adults under 30.
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American Psychiatric Association @apapsychiatric.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
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Treatments That Work | Psychiatric News
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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
APA’s State Advocacy Conference, November 15–16 in Arlington, Virginia, brings psychiatrists together to strengthen their advocacy skills and prepare to engage on the state policy issues affecting their patients and profession. Register by October 8: ow.ly/FOhl50ZUI9S
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State Advocacy Conference
APA's State Advocacy Conference is a unique opportunity for psychiatrists to lobby members of Congress in your respective capitol on the issues that affect mental health care.
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American Psychiatric Association @apapsychiatric.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
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‘The Odyssey’: Once There Was a Way to Get Back Home | Psychiatric News
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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
“Optogenetics provides opportunities for mapping the brain in a way that we could once only dream of.” alert.psychnews.org/stanford-psychi…
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Stanford Psychiatrist Among 2026 Nobel Medicine Recipients
Karl Deisseroth, M.D., Ph.D., the D.H. Chen Professor of Bioengineering and of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University, was co-awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine today.
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American Psychiatric Association @apapsychiatric.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
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APA Foundation: Bringing Your Whole Self to the Workplace | Psychiatric News
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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
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Expanding Child Psychiatry Access Programs | Psychiatric News
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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
The use of frozen embryos has grown more popular, as they offer more flexibility and are associated with some positive pregnancy outcomes, but few studies have assessed the neurodevelopment of children conceived via ART. ow.ly/W81q50ZU1vN
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Assisted Reproduction Using Frozen Embryos: Are There Neurodevelopmental Risks?
Compared with children conceived via a fresh embryo transfer, those conceived using frozen embryos did not have an increased, long-term risk of neurodevelopmental disorders.
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American Psychiatric Association @apapsychiatric.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
We’re officially one week away! On October 8–9, the American Psychiatric Association will bring together women physicians and leaders in Washington, DC, for our inaugural Women in Medicine Leadership Convening. Register today: ow.ly/Uayb50ZI1Tr
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APA Women’s Leadership Institute
Join us Oct. 8-9 to learn from nationally recognized leaders, engage in interactive sessions, receive personalized executive coaching, and build lasting relationships with colleagues.
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American Psychiatric Association @apapsychiatric.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
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What’s New in Telepsychiatry? | Psychiatric News
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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
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Does Clozapine Hold the Key for Reducing Violence by SMI Patients? | Psychiatric News
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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
GLP-1 receptor agonists have helped transform the management of obesity and diabetes. However, given the heterogenous nature of obesity, medications that operate on multiple receptors might improve outcomes even more. ow.ly/2eM350ZTBas
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Retatrutide Reduced Pain, Sleep Apnea in Adults With Obesity
The investigational medication retatrutide not only resulted in weight loss among patients with obesity, but also reduced knee pain and obstructive sleep apnea.
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American Psychiatric Association @apapsychiatric.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
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New Frontiers at APA AM2027 | Psychiatric News
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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
Psychedelics and entactogens have shown promise for the treatment of psychiatric disorders in clinical trials, and psilocybin appears to be moving toward Food and Drug Administration approval. alert.psychnews.org/adults-who-used…
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Adults Who Used Ibogaine or 5-MeO-DMT as Likely to Report Harms as Help
Most U.S. adults have experienced at least one significant adverse outcome such as chest pain, memory problems, paranoia, or suicidal thoughts after using psychedelic or entactogen drugs.
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American Psychiatric Association @apapsychiatric.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
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Adapting Psychiatric Integration for PACE Programs, Part 1 | Psychiatric News
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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
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In the Age of the Videoconference, a New Dysmorphia Emerges | Psychiatric News
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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
Many young people find it difficult to manage this chronic condition due to increased stigma of having a disease generally associated with older adults and the competing demands of early adulthood. alert.psychnews.org/many-neurodiver…
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Many Neurodiverse Individuals Develop Diabetes Before Age 30
Individuals with neurodivergent conditions such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or autism are at elevated risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D) at an early age.
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American Psychiatric Association @apapsychiatric.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
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Psychiatry Online
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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
Caffeine can be part of a healthy diet for most people, but too much may affect sleep, mood and heart health. Four physicians share what to keep in mind. ow.ly/khJe50ZSKCt
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What doctors want patients to know about the impact of caffeine
Caffeine can be part of a healthy diet for most people, but too much may affect sleep, mood and heart health. Four physicians share what to keep in mind.
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American Psychiatric Association @apapsychiatric.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
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‘The Most Deceptive Drug’: Cannabis’ Role in Psychosis | Psychiatric News
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American Psychiatric Association @apapsychiatric.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
While patients believe that psychotherapy is an effective tool for eliciting positive changes, those same patients have less confidence that these mechanisms of change will work for them. alert.psychnews.org/psychotherapy-p…
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Psychotherapy Patients Believe in the Process—but Less So for Themselves
While patients believe that psychotherapy is an effective tool for eliciting positive changes, those same patients have less confidence that these mechanisms of change will work for them.
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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
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From the Archives: Military Psychiatry | Psychiatric News
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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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