Americans ’ Anxiety on Rise, Postpartum Depression Findings, and More From APA’s 2018 Annual Meeting: Day Three

Day three of APA ’s Annual Meeting included an address by the first assistant secretary for mental health and substance use in HHS; the release of a study in theAmerican Journal of Psychiatry, which found a family history of psychiatric disorders increases the risk of postpartum depression; and the results of an APA poll, which found Americans are concerned about gun violence and the opioid crisis.From now through May 9,Psychiatric News will deliver an evening digest of some of the day ’s highlights. Whether you are here in New York or at home, these reports will convey the excitement and outstanding scientific program being presented at this year’s meeting.McCance-Katz Leads Effort to Focus SAMHSA on Serious Mental Illness, Substance UseThe federal government can work to serve patients and physicians, said Elinore McCance-Katz, M.D., Ph.D., at the Convocation of Distinguished Fellows at APA ’s 2018 Annual Meeting tonight.Read More>Familial History of Psychiatric Disorders Key in Predicting Postpartum RiskA family history of psychiatric disorders, especially bipolar disorder, is an important risk factor among pregnant women for postpartum psychiatric disorder, according to a population-based cohort study published inAJP in Advance and released today at APA ’s Annual Meeting. Read More>APA Poll Finds Americans ’ Anxiety Is Increasing, Especially About Health, Safety, and FinancesAnxiety levels are up across all ages and demographic groups, according to a...
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