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01/15/2026HB 178 Passes House UnanimouslyHB 178 (Collaborative Care Model) was heard in Health Services Committee today and passed unanimously. Read More |
12/29/2025Meet KPMA President, Dr. Ruchita AgrawalThis interview from our current President of the Kentucky Psychiatric Medical Association (KPMA) who reflects on her path into psychiatry, what motivates her work, and the fulfillment she finds in supporting patients’ mental health journeys. The discussion also touches on common misconceptions about mental illness, challenges in psychiatric practice, and the importance of compassion and education. The interview concludes with encouraging advice for medical students considering psychiatry as a meaningful and balanced career. Read More |
10/08/2025APA Advocacy Day in D.C.KPMA Legislative Chair meets with members of Congress to discuss APA legislative priorities. Read More |
10/02/2025Nominations for APA Councils & Committees Close November 7The success of the Association is made possible through the generosity of our members who contribute their time, expertise, and energy. We appreciate those who are willing to make a meaningful commitment to advance APA’s mission, the field of psychiatry, and the care of patients. Read More |
09/29/2025Quoted: Dr. Rian Kabir on AI in the New York TimesDr. Rian Kabir provides expert insight for the New York Times on chatboxes and growing concerns within the community. Read More |
09/25/2025KY Eating Disorder Council AppointmentWe are pleased to announce the Governor's appointment of KPMA Past President, Dr. Zubi Suleman, the the KY Eating Disorders Council! Read More |
09/03/2025Recovery Month & Suicide Prevention MonthThe Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is championing hope and healing this September with its newly released 2025 National Recovery Month Toolkit—a one-stop hub of engaging, shareable resources designed to support and spotlight recovery from mental health and substance use disorders. Read More |
08/19/2025Submit your Abstract for the 2026 APA Annual MeetingThe 2026 Annual Meeting submission site is now open for all content submissions. The 2026 Annual Meeting theme has been announced: "Empowering the Psychiatric Workforce: Taking Control of Our Practices One Step at a Time". Though not mandatory, inclusion of this theme in your submission is encouraged. Deadline September 11th, 2025. Read More |
05/28/2025ULSOM psychiatry residency program celebrates a 75-year commitment to accessible, compassionate mental health careThe University of Louisville School of Medicine has been training residents in psychiatry for 75 years, reducing mental health stigmas, increasing access to mental health care, and adjusting to fit the ever-evolving mental health needs of the community. Read More |
01/15/2025Seven Counties Services is proud to offer Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)TMS is a safe, non-invasive therapy that uses gentle magnetic pulses to “wake up” nerve cells in specific areas of the brain. This therapy improves brain activity and communication in regions associated with mood, making it an effective option for those who haven’t responded well to traditional antidepressant medications. Read More |
