December 15, 2000

From the President

APA in 2001

Election 2001 - Election Issue Follow-Up

Candidates for President-Elect Respond

Professional News

APIRE to Study Results of Federal Employees' Parity Plan

Pharmaceutical Giants Embroiled in Generic-Drug Controversy

Annual Event to Raise Awareness of Anxiety Disorders and Their Treatment

Ethnic Minorities Still Lack Adequate MH Care, Experts State

Psychiatric Advance Directives Keep Patients in Control of Care

What Does a Psychiatric Advance Directive Contain?

Government News

Federal Rules Set Time Limits on Insurance Claims, Appeals Decisions

Government Commits New Funds to Study Minority Health Issues

Better Substance Abuse Care Goal of Govt. Guidelines

How to Improve Substance Abuse Treatment

Association News

APA's Journal Editor Wins National Medal of Science

Battle for Best Patient Care Wins Psychiatrist APA Award

Innovative MH Programs Honored at APA Meeting

APA Alliance Welcomes Donations, Nominations for New Members

Hales to Fill New Education, Women's Program Post at APA

Education & Training

Cultural Differences Can Impede Relationship Between IMGs, Patients

Health Care Economics

Psychiatric Care Compromised by MCO Rules, Survey Finds

Two-Thirds of Insured Now Covered by Carveouts

Residents' Forum

Sandra Dejong, M.D. - What Do You Think About Psychiatry's New Training Requirements?

Clinical & Research News

When Should Severe Illness Limit Parents' Visitation?

FDA Approves First Maintenance Drug for Treatment of Schizophrenia

Legal Expert Questions Addiction as Brain Disease

Immunity-Linked Brain Receptor May Point Way to Preventing Alzheimer's

Differential Diagnosis Crucial in Identifying Tapeworm Infection

Rheumatic Disease May Have Psychiatric Component, Says Expert

Psychiatrists Should Be Alert to Sexual Trauma in Women

Patients Who Deny Terminal Illness May Suffer Higher Depression Levels

Letters to the Editor

Debunking Freud - by Surendra Kelwala, M.D.

More Information Available - by Ann-Louise S. Silver, M.D.

Thanks From APA Alliance - by Gail Fuller

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