American Psychiatric Association
Coverage of American Psychiatric Association in the Nexus archive.
- Colorado governor signs bill allowing people to sue for damages from ‘conversion therapy’
Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed a bill allowing individuals to sue for damages from conversion therapy under the state’s medical malpractice law. The law also removes time restrictions for claims and permits filing on behalf of deceased persons, responding to a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that struck down a prior ban on the practice.
- Psychiatrists say RFK Jr.'s take on SSRIs is an 'oversimplification' of the problem
The American Psychiatric Association criticizes RFK Jr.'s view on SSRIs as an oversimplification and states that many patients lack access to comprehensive mental health care in the US. The association welcomes new investments in evidence-based care. This investment aims to improve access to mental health services.
- Psychiatrists say RFK Jr.'s take on SSRIs is an 'oversimplification' of the problem
The American Psychiatric Association criticizes RFK Jr.'s view on SSRIs as an oversimplification and notes that many patients in the US lack access to comprehensive mental health care, welcoming new investments to improve access to evidence-based care. The association aims to address the issue of limited access to mental health services. New investments are expected to enhance the quality of care.