10/02/2025

Nominations for APA Councils & Committees Close November 7

The American Psychiatric Association (APA) offers members a wide range of volunteer leadership opportunities that allow them to contribute their time, expertise, and energy toward advancing the field of psychiatry and improving patient care. Each year, members can apply to serve on councils, committees, and standing committees that align with their interests and professional experience.

The nomination period for the 2025–2026 cycle opened on September 1, 2025, with applications due by November 7, 2025.

Volunteers may choose from a variety of leadership groups, including the Council on Addiction Psychiatry, the Council on Advocacy and Government Relations, the Council on Children, Adolescents, and Their Families, the Council on Digital Health, Innovation, and Technology, and the Council on Quality Care.

Additional opportunities include committees focused on emerging issues such as climate change and mental health, as well as physician well-being and burnout. Members are encouraged to explore the full list of available councils and committees, which span many aspects of psychiatry, from ethics and reimbursement to innovation and policy, ensuring that there is a meaningful leadership role for every area of interest.