September is Recovery Month

September is National
Recovery Month – a time to celebrate people in recovery from mental illness and substance use disorders and to promote the message that prevention works, treatment is effective, and people recover. More information.
   

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Chronic Exposure to Dim Light May Raise Depression Risk

Could nighttime light pollution contribute to major depression? Some scientists think so.

Changes to CPT Coding for Psychiatrists Now Available

Coding Changes from AMA effective in 2013

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APA Submits Comments on Proposed Rule for 2013 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule

The APA submitted comments regarding CMS’s proposed rule on the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule CY 2013 released on 8/31/12.

Obama Issues Executive Order to Increase Mental Health Services

President Obama signs an executive order improving access to mental health services for veterans, service members, and military families.

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American Psychiatric Foundation

The American Psychiatric Foundation (APF) works to advance understanding of mental health. It promotes awareness of mental health and the effectiveness of treatment, the importance of early intervention, access to care and the need for high quality services and treatment through a combination of public and professional education, research, research training, grants, and awards.             Learn more about the APF >

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