WASHINGTON, D.C., Aug 4, 2025 — 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 psychiatric genetics and telehealth prescribing of controlled substances. Highlights of the issue include:
The August of Psychiatric Service s features the following:
Volume 23, Issue 3 of Focus is a special issue encouraging advocacy to drive mental health policy change. Helmed by guest editors from the Kennedy Forum, this issue highlights the critical role that physician advocacy plays in shaping mental health and substance use disorder–related policy and advancing quality patient care. The issue features the following:
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 39,200 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