Dr. Adam Tripp
Dr. Adam Tripp is a psychiatrist with extensive experience in clinical practice, research, and academia. He earned his doctor of philosophy and medical doctorate in 2006 from the State University of New York Upstate Medical University. He completed his Psychiatry residency training and a postdoctoral fellowship in the Psychiatry department at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). Since 2011, he has been a co-owner and psychiatrist at Better Stories, a private practice currently with two locations serving approximately 3000 patients annually across all of Pennsylvania.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Tripp is an adjunct assistant professor at UPMC, where he lectures to psychiatry residents and supervises geriatric psychiatry fellows. He is also the medical director for the in-home geriatrics support program, an Allegheny County funded community program addressing the needs of geriatric patients with psychiatric disorders in their homes. Dr. Tripp has numerous peer-reviewed articles, oral presentations, book chapters, and poster presentations. He also does advocacy work, speaking with a local men’s group in Pittsburgh, NAMI, and as a Pennsylvania delegate in the American Psychiatric Association Assembly.
Outside of his professional life, he enjoys time with his wife and four kids, photography, and is an avid endurance runner, having completed multiple marathons and ultramarathons.
Strengthening Our Voice: Area 3 (Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, and Washington DC) and the May 2026 Assembly
As we approach the American Psychiatric Association (APA) Assembly meeting in May 2026, the Mid-Atlantic States Area 3 is rolling out several initiatives designed to ensure you remain connected, recognized, and informed.
Bridging the Communication Gap The Area 3 communication committee's new strategy focuses on building a more transparent and fluid communication infrastructure. A key priority is developing WhatsApp groups and a formal communication policy to facilitate "up and down" discussion from the Assembly to district branches, local chapters, and general members. To address the disconnect some feel with the national organization, the committee's goal is producing brief, digestible summaries of APA bills and actions, translating complex policy into plain-language explanations that show why these wins matter to your practice. Additionally, a proposed new Member Spotlight program will launch to recognize your achievements, pairing these features with brief "advocacy victory" callouts to highlight our collective impact.
Leading Through Action Papers
Pennsylvania psychiatrists are spearheading a robust slate of Action Papers (APs) for the upcoming Assembly. These proposals address critical public health and professional issues, including:
- Public Health & Advocacy: We have an action paper focusing on de-escalation and sensitivity training for ICE officers to minimize trauma, while another seeks a formal APA position statement on gambling.
- Clinical Management: Two action papers (led by PAPS representatives) advocate for strengthening psychiatry’s role in obesity management and improving access to inpatient care regarding EMTALA responsibilities.
- Professional Standards: Another action paper addresses the need for a position on age-triggered physician cognitive assessments, and another proposes an affiliate membership model for family physicians within district branches.
By utilizing foundational data, such as email open rate analysis, the Area 3 communications committee aims to ensure these advocacy efforts and resources reach every member in Pennsylvania. I am also including a link for a new APA Communities video tutorial for the APA Communities website and the new Communities mobile app. We look forward to representing your interests and celebrating our shared victories this May.
https://www.psychiatry.org/Membership/Get-Involved/APA-Communities/Navigating-APA-Communities-A-Comprehensive-Guide