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August 2026 Issues of APA Journals feature new research on schizophrenia, combined treatments, trends in involuntary psychiatric detentions and more

08.03.26 | American Psychiatric Association
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WASHINGTON, D.C., Aug. 3, 2026 — The latest issues of three American Psychiatric Association journals ( The American Journal of Psychiatry , Psychiatric Services , and Focus ) are now available online.

The August issue of The American Journal of Psychiatry brings together research on schizophrenia.


Psychiatric Services

Focus "Redefining Combined Treatment in Psychiatry"

This issue of Focus , helmed by Guest Editors Andrew van der Vaart, M.D., Ph.D., and Scott Aaronson, M.D., of Sheppard Pratt, assembles articles that present combined interventions designed to produce synergistic effects and improve patient outcomes. The range of approaches presented in this issue reflects the breadth of this emerging field:

Journalists who wish to access the publications should email press@psych.org .

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

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Erin Connors
American Psychiatric Association
econnors@psych.org

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