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Native American and Indigenous people are still feeling the impact of colonization and historical trauma as reflected in their mental health and substance use outcomes, but engaging in their culture can be a powerful way of healing. https://ow.ly/nmJz50YqrEu

Women show strength in countless ways every day. Today we celebrate their resilience, voices, and the importance of supporting women’s mental health. Happy International Women’s Day.

APA President Theresa Miskimen Rivera, M.D., outlines a bold vision for Psychiatry 2030—focusing on member recruitment, well-being, leadership development, flexible micro-volunteering, and meaningful partnerships to build a stronger, more resilient future for our field. https://ow.ly/PNq150YoA99

Think teen cannabis use is harmless? A large new study finds youth with cannabis use disorder have substantially elevated risks for schizophrenia, major depression, and anxiety disorders compared to peers with other addictions. https://ow.ly/KVwS50Yqrq4

Psychedelics in Psychiatric Care: The Hope, The Hype, The Harm is a one-day Virtual Immersive program designed to equip psychiatrists with a clear, evidence-based understanding of psychedelic and psychedelic-adjacent therapies in modern psychiatric care.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/L65F50YpoAu

Psychiatric News highlights the APA Foundation Gala May 18 at historic San Francisco City Hall—great food, drinks, silent auction, dancing, VIP lounge & the new district branch Gala Challenge for mental health outreach. Who’s joining us? Get tickets at apaf.org/gala read: https://ow.ly/J9hV50YoB84

Journalists in War Zones Report High Lifetime Risk of Psychiatric Disorders Journalists who cover distant wars play an important role in society by keeping the public informed of events that have the potential to affect everyone.

A stark reminder of the hidden costs of covering war.

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What price do war correspondents pay for bringing us the truth? A new study reveals lifetime risks: 1 in 4 with PTSD, over 1 in 3 with depression or alcohol issues. Support remains inadequate.

Large Meta-Analysis Says This Daily Habit Can Decrease Anxiety & Depression It can decrease anxiety and depression.

How to practice gratitude in your life https://ow.ly/c90I50Yp3hx

Because pain and psychiatric conditions are highly comorbid and intimately related at a biological, sociological, and psychological level, treating pain as a dual-diagnosis disorder may lead to improved outcomes for chronic refractory pain. https://ow.ly/UIsJ50Ypftk

Patients using the AI-powered PETRUSHKA decision-support tool were 38% less likely to stop their antidepressant early—and showed better symptom relief at 6 months—compared to usual care.

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Endometriosis is a common, often painful condition in which the type of tissue that forms the lining of the uterus (the endometrium) is found outside the uterus. https://ow.ly/IAzq50Yp3ni #EndometriosisAwarenessWeek

This poignant reflection from Ghana reveals how even life-saving medical expertise can falter without the trust earned through deep community ties, faith integration, and relational care. https://ow.ly/z40c50Yozis

Yoga and meditation are booming among U.S. kids and teens—complementary mind-body therapies tripled from 4.6% in 2007 to 17.7% in 2022, with yoga leading at 12.6% and meditation at 6.9%, especially surging in younger children. https://ow.ly/TYQq50YoQjm

Today and everyday, we celebrate the patiences, compassion, and unwavering strength of caregivers. Thank you for all you do.

This March we celebrate #WomensHistoryMonth. Many women have shaped the field of psychiatry and continue to lead the way in advancing mental health care. This is impact that inspires change.

Psychedelic retreats are booming—but safety is wildly inconsistent. 100% collect med histories, yet only ~43% involve licensed health pros. Many force risky med washouts, and some ignore Indigenous protocols. https://ow.ly/W0uk50Yn2CK

Would you send a patient to a retreat?
#Psychedelics

New research reveals that the longer former football players stayed in the game—especially at college or pro levels—the worse their later-life cognitive function, memory, and mood, with pros facing over twice the odds of depression. https://ow.ly/tRpQ50Yoj2L

Countless studies have established a clear link between what we eat and our physical health. Increasing evidence shows that nutrition also plays a crucial role in mental health outcomes. bit.ly/3N9Mprg

🚨 $2B in MH/SUD grants terminated overnight—layoffs started, programs halted—then reversed in ~24 hours after massive outcry.

“It sent shockwaves... now orgs hesitate on life-saving pilots,” leaders say. Read the fallout: https://ow.ly/tce450Yn23L

How fragile is public MH funding?

It's starts with a conversation. This #WorldTeenMentalHealth Day, APA encourages families, educators, and communities to check in with the teens in their lives and help connect them to care when they need it.

Cutting Back on Sugary Drinks May Have Mental Health Benefits For Teens Anxiety affects an estimated one in five teenagers.

Cutting Back on Sugary Drinks May Have Mental Health Benefits For Teens https://ow.ly/mjkZ50YnZ6N

🚨 HOT OFF THE PRESS! Our brand-new issue just dropped. Inside:

• Special Report: Pain as a Dual-Diagnosis Disorder
• Exclusive: Why the APA is suing “ghost networks”
• First look at “Dronophobia” — the surprising new contributor to PTSD

Read now: https://ow.ly/T1PW50Yn0Bc

“Attendees asked for more rigor, more scientific sessions on psychopharmacology and biological psychiatry, as well as more focused content on AI, technology, and rapidly advancing treatment areas,” Matta said. “This year’s program delivers on that.” https://ow.ly/QHAR50Yig95 #APAAM26

New study in Journal of Adolescent Health finds testosterone therapy does not increase anger, irritability, or aggression in trans youth. Over 12 months, self-reported levels stayed stable or even improved—often normalizing from elevated baselines.

Evidence over fear: https://ow.ly/23R350Yn3Ob

What to Do About Workplace Bullying Bullying is often thought of as a kids’ problem. But it also often happens to adults in the workplace. Workplace bullying involves multiple, repeated, intentional acts of aggression, hostility, social isolation, disrespect or mistreatment of an employee by another employee(s). It can include work sabotage or behaviors perceived as threatening, intimidating, or humiliating. These acts often happen in person but also can occur through email, text messaging, and social media.

Bullying is often thought of as a kids’ problem. But it also often happens to adults in the workplace. https://ow.ly/ajuJ50YncTg

The climate facing political refugees and migrants seeking asylum in the United States is grim—which makes understanding their physical and mental health needs more important than ever. https://ow.ly/kMH350YmE7T

Fasedienol, a potential first-in-class, rapid-acting pherine nasal spray to treat adults with acute social anxiety disorder (SAD), failed to show efficacy over placebo in a Phase 3 trial. https://ow.ly/kNyk50Yig18

This effect was especially true for people who participate in a spiritual or religious community more than once a week. https://ow.ly/Bell50YmEzQ

New Blog Post | She Stuck the Landing on Mental Health: What Elite Athletes Teach Physicians About Mental Health https://ow.ly/8mzv50Ym7sL