WASHINGTON, D.C., May 1, 2026 — The latest issues of three American Psychiatric Association journals ( The American Journal of Psychiatry , Psychiatric Services , and Focus ) are now available online.
The American Journal of Psychiatry
The May issue of The American Journal of Psychiatry brings together research that furthers the understanding of PTSD and substance use disorders. Highlights of the issue include:
(AJP Deputy Editor Pine highlights the study in this video .)
Also in this issue, five commentaries discuss the future of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). Read more: APA Releases Roadmap for the Future of the DSM .
Led by guest editors Venkat Bhat, M.D., M.Sc., of St. Michael’s Hospital and University of Toronto, and Manish K. Jha, M.D., of UT Southwestern Medical Center, the current issue of Focus explores new insights in psychopharmacologic treatments and offers expert perspectives on their clinical applications across psychiatric disorders.
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American Psychiatric Association
The American Psychiatric Association, founded in 1844, is the oldest medical association in the country. The APA is also the largest psychiatric association in the world with more than 40,400 physician members specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, prevention and research of mental illnesses. APA’s vision is to ensure access to quality psychiatric diagnosis and treatment. For more information, please visit www.psychiatry.org .
American Journal of Psychiatry