August Course of the Month – Zoomers in Mind: Engaging the Youth Mental Health Crisis
This course analyzes societal changes contributing to increased adolescent stress and examines the specific mental health disorders and outcomes associated with this stress. By considering the interplay between adolescent stress and family function, participants will gain insights into engagement as a key principle in addressing and healing the mental health crisis among Gen Z teens.
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Comments Now Open for Proposed CMS Fee Schedule
The proposed 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has incorporated several of APA's recommendations, including allowing clinicians to use the same billing codes for telehealth sessions as for in-person evaluation and management services. However, CMS is proposing to lower the conversion factor-the dollar amount used to determine Medicare payments-by approximately 2.80%. APA continues to push for inflationary updates and will be submitting substantive comments to CMS on this and other issues. The comment period is open to everyone through September 9. For more information, contact APA staff at advocacy@psych.org, and stay in-the-know by signing up for APA's Advocacy Updates.
Nominations Invited for APA Board Positions
APA's continued success hinges on the knowledge and input of its members. Nominate yourself or a colleague for one of six open Board of Trustees positions in next year's election, including president-elect, secretary, and minority/underrepresented trustee. The nomination deadline is September 1.
Weathering refers to the cumulative biological impact that stressors such as systemic racism and social disadvantage have on the health of Black individuals. This webinar will explore how weathering may contribute to the disproportionate rate of perinatal mental illness and adverse maternal health outcomes in Black individuals, as well as explore strategies to address this problem.
Be a part of APA's Speakers Bureau
APA is seeking members who are active and engaged in Component activities to be a part of APA's Speaker's Bureau. The Speaker's Bureau is aimed at diversifying and broadening APA's bench of public-facing experts. In addition to traditional media requests, APA has a number of other opportunities available for members who are willing to share their expertise. This includes writing blogs on important mental health topics, providing government testimony, and participation in social media events, like Twitter/X chats, Instagram live, and more.
Members of the APA Speaker's Bureau, as an internal influencer group, will also be asked to amplify APA's voice by promoting public education initiatives via social media and engaging during APA social media events.
Simply scan this QR code to access the speaker's bureau form and add your voice.
Note: Any personal information shared is kept strictly confidential and only able to be accessed by APA Communications staff. We ask for this information so that we can get a decent picture of who our experts are and make the best match for a given opportunity. Participation in this project does not guarantee that a member will be contacted for a media interview or other public-facing opportunity.
Please contact James Carty (jcarty@psych.org) with any questions you may have.