The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Now, when people call, text, or chat 988, they will be connected to trained counselors that are part of ... read more
From the APA on June 01, 2022 The American Psychiatric Association (APA) condemns the senseless loss of lives from firearm violence that has become all too common in this country, most recently in mass shootings in Uvalde, Buffalo, Houston and more than 200 other locations across the country in 2022 so far. Firearm violence is ... read more
American Psychiatric Association Statement on the School Shooting in Texas Our hearts are broken after the brutal and tragic loss of children and teachers in Uvalde, Texas. We mourn their loss. Tragedies like this, the recent shootings in Buffalo, Houston, and too many other cities in the U.S., are traumatic for those directly impacted and ... read more
APA is gathering in-person for the first time since 2019, in the birthplace of jazz, New Orleans! Join APA in-person May 21-25 for the 2022 Annual Meeting, the premier psychiatry event of the year. With more than 300 educational sessions covering 50+ topics, and up to 30 CME, APA’s Annual Meeting is the best place to ... read more
Saturday, October 23, 2021, from 10:00am to 2:00pm DEA National RX Take Back Day is an opportunity to dispose of unwanted, unused medications. To take advantage of this take back day, please go to DEA.gov to find a location near your home. thank you. ... read more
From the California Department of Healthcare Services September 3, 2021 announcement Source: California State Association of Psychiatrists newsletter Volume 1, Issue 35 CALIFORNIA DEDICATES $20 MILLION TO SUPPORT NEW MENTAL HEALTH “988” CRISIS HOTLINE SACRAMENTO - The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) today announced it will invest $20 million in California’s network of emergency ... read more
[From the APA] APA applauds Congress for taking a crucial step forward in our efforts to ensure patients have access to mental health and substance use disorder treatment just like any other form of medical care. On December 21st, Congress passed an end of the year package that included H.R 7539, the Strengthening Behavioral Health ... read more
OCPS Presents... Orange County's Most Distinguished Psychiatrist Recognition Award The Orange County Psychiatric Society is currently seeking nominations to honor outstanding psychiatrists who have advanced care, research, and education in the region. NEW DEADLINE! Nominations must be submitted by December 27, 2019. Anyone may nominate a physician whom they believe to merit consideration. Nominators do not ... read more
What does a psychiatrist look like? Here is a photo from the October 1, 2019 OCPS Executive Council meeting!
From APA Headlines, August 6, 2019: The Washington Post (8/5, Wan, Bever) reports that according to research, mental illness is not to blame for America’s mass shootings. In a 2018 report of active shooters, the FBI “found that 25 percent of active shooters had been diagnosed with a mental illness. And of those diagnosed, only three ... read more
