Resources and Information

APA's Find a Psychiatrist is a resource open to the public that helps patients locate psychiatrists by geographic and practice area. To be included in this database, log in to your APA account.

Advocacy & APA Political Action Committee - Stay current on the APA's advocacy initiatives encompassing legislative, regulatory and political affairs.

• Educational Opportunities - Discover APA's Learning Center, access books and journals, and meet certification requirements.
• Free Integrated Care Training
• APA Course of the Month

Additional resources for Psychiatrists provides access to:

• Practice Management and Professional Interests
• Cultural Competency
• Leadership and Awards Opportunities
• Research and DSM Information
• International Outreach

Residents

Resources for psychiatry residents.

Medical Students

Resources for medical students interested in a career as a psychiatrist.

• Intended to be used by consumers, patients and providers
• We encourage our members to use it to direct patients with parity issues and complaints

• Outlines insurance plan documents that patients and their providers can ask for and are entitled to see
• Consumer Guide to Disclosure Rights
• Patient needs to question rates paid to MH/SUD providers

• White House Task Force on parity releases report with recommendations to federal legislators to ensure enforcement.
• Fact Sheet (PDF) 
• Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Task Force Report (PDF)