In this study, individuals with psychosis reported a large increase in current cannabis use following legalization and commercialization of cannabis in their state, and by larger amounts than previously reported estimates of the general population.
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An increase in APC was associated with an increase in the suicide mortality rate at the population level and that the association was similar across sexes.
These findings provide evidence for a relationship between all types of alcohol use and increased dementia risk.
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The AAPP Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of the 11th annual Defining the Future Research Grant Awards: Saira Pacheco, PharmD Student, Western University of Health Sciences; Seo Young Park, PharmD, PGY2 Resident, Montefiore Nyack Hospital; Jack Smith, PharmD Student, Wayne State University; Amber Tran, PharmD, PGY2 Resident, Laureate Psychiatric Clinic and Hospital; Mina Wolfe, PharmD, Consultant Pharmacist, North Carolina Association of Pharmacists. Read the full press release!
Glean information and insights from AAPP’s toolkit on Pain Management Pearls for Patients with Chronic Pain or Opioid Use Disorder, our newest valuable resource.
Thanks to member authors Julie Cunningham and Tanya Uritsky, AAPP is pleased to offer this toolkit on Pain Management Pearls for Patients with Chronic Pain or Opioid Use Disorder. The toolkit includes general clinical pearls, information on managing pain and co-occurring MOUD, perinatal pain in patients prescribed MOUD, postpartum opioid-induced respiratory events, and discussion of chronic pain management with a focus on buprenorphine.
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Young LGBTQ+ people are experiencing worse mental health symptoms, more exposure to conversion therapy, and less access to mental health care, according to an interim report from the Trevor Project.
Guiding principles for state policy on pharmacy personnel-administered vaccines issued by pharmacy vaccine workgroup.
AAPP shares NAMI’s concerns with additional layoffs at SAMHSA and other federal agencies which run programs helping people with mental health conditions. These cuts, coupled with earlier rounds of layoffs and retirements, mean that SAMHSA has reportedly lost nearly two-thirds of its workforce since January. AAPP agrees that such drastic staffing changes threaten to disrupt the availability of the lifesaving resources managed through these agencies.
NAMI’s Federal Shutdown Guide outlines what is known about operations for federal health care and social services that people with mental illness rely on. The guide will be updated as new or additional information becomes available or a deal is reached to re-open the federal government.
A pharmacy-based Vaccine Access Work Group, consisting of representatives from a diverse group of 13 organizations across pharmacy practice settings (including AAPP), jointly published guiding principles for state policy on pharmacy personnel–administered vaccines. This marks an unprecedented level of collaboration between pharmacy professionals, symbolizing a strong commitment from the field of pharmacy to national public health interests.
AAPP member Kelly Gable reflects on her personal breast cancer journey and advocates for change in a recent article published in the Journal of Patient Experience.
Pregnant women with OUD face barriers including stigma, childcare demands, provider bias, training gaps, fragmented care, financial and insurance issues, and punitive policies.
Routine pain severity monitoring may provide valuable insight into patient trajectories and support more tailored treatment approaches in OUD.
MHA's State of Mental Health report was released last week and uses the most recent SAMHSA data to highlight and rank states on mental health and well-being. The 2025 report ranks New York, Hawaii, and New Jersey the highest in the nation for mental health - reflecting lower rates of mental illness and higher access to care. Nevada, Arizona and Alabama ranked lowest.
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Pharmacists in several states have recently gained the authority to prescribe for opioid use disorder (OUD). But outdated DEA registration processes were creating roadblocks to pharmacists. AAPP joined other pharmacy associations and states in reaching out, and DEA has responded and agreed to review and update its registration process to reflect pharmacists’ authority under state law. This means fewer barriers for pharmacists and better access to care for patients.
CPE Monitor Plus is an upgraded feature within the ACPE CPE Monitor system that provides you with a more robust and personalized way to manage your professional development. It allows you to access your comprehensive CPE transcript on demand, receive proactive notifications about your license renewal dates, and helps you see how your completed CPE activities align with your specific licensure requirements. The Plus plan is $12 a year.
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A new Kaiser Family Foundation brief tracks how states are reshaping vaccine policies amid shifting federal guidance. As of Sept. 22, 2025, 26 states had implemented or announced updates expanding access to COVID-19 and other vaccines beyond federal limits. The analysis highlights a sharp partisan divide: Democratic governors lead 23 of those 26 states.
The American Psychiatric Association has released an updated guideline for preventing and treating delirium. The previous guideline was published in 1999 with a minor revision in 2010. The updated guideline includes steps aimed at prevention and has a broader scope, targeting not only psychiatrists but also specialists in internal medicine, family medicine, and critical care nursing.
Stream this expert-led discussion on the expanding role of digital therapeutics in treating mental health conditions. Watch the recording and stay ahead in this fast-evolving field! Visit the course page to watch the webinar or learn more and register.
About a third of users say they use it to treat mental or physical health issues.