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Parity and the Use of Out-of-Network Mental Health Benefits in the FEHB Program: Full text available here (login required).

Presidential Institute: Practical Pediatric Psychopharmacology
Washington Convention Center - 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
For more information, please see the listing on the Event Calendar.

WPS Selected for DBs Best Practice Award, Honorable Mention
Developing Our Careers, Enhancing Our Leadership Skills,  the WPS membership development and excellence initiative, was presented with the Honorable Mention by the APA Assembly of Disctrict Branches Best Practice Award Committee. The Award will be presented to the WPS Delegation to the APA Assembly on Sunday May 4th at 8:30 am

2008 APA Annual Meeting
Learn about the scientific contributions by WPS members at the upcoming Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C.

New York Area II Endorsement
Action Paper

New WPS Membership Development Initiative
Series of workshops planned for, "Developing your career, enhancing your leadership skills."

SPECIAL FEATURE: Residents' Village
The Washington, DC Psychiatric Residents, united and linked with others nationally and globally, most cordially invite you to visit our Residents' Village, a virtual meeting place for area psych residents to share thoughts about their psychiatry experience, and to collect valuable resources and references to guide them in their residency years.
We encourage you to contribute to our Residents' Village as your spirit and generosity inspire you as a resident, a mentor, and/or a friend. Please visit the Residents' Village often and share your talents, knowledge, and wisdom with us and others on our network. Many thanks.

HIPAA Help: The Security Rule
All providers covered by HIPAA's Security Rule must be in compliance with the Rule's requirements for the confidentiality of electronic protected health information. Prepare with the guide,HIPAA's Security Rule. The guide is courtesy of The Psychiatrists' Program, the APA-endorsed Psychiatrists' Professional Liability Insurance Program.

Women's Mental Health
In honor of March, Women's History Month, the APA has compiled resources and information on women's mental health. To access this information, please visit the APA's Healthy Minds website.

Realistic Expectations are Key to Keeping New Year’s Resolutions;
WPS Says Resolve to Take Charge of Mental Health in 2008
Every January millions of Americans consider changes they want to make in their lives. WPS and the APA says setting realistic expectations can help you keep your New Year’s resolutions and create a sense of accomplishment. Read more.

New DC Regs Clarify Patient Confidentiality Protections
A new regulation from the District of Columbia Insurance Commission clarifies the patient confidentiality protection that exists in the District of Columbia. Read more.

Parents' and Physicians' Guides to Medications for Children's Depression
www.parentsmedguide.org/parentsmedguide.htm
www.parentsmedguide.org/physiciansmedguide.htm

Psychiatry Cares about America’s Children
Learn more about children’s mental health from the American Psychiatric Association and the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

Students and War
Teachers, how should you address the subject of war in the classroom? Click here for information.

Links
Find links to mental health associations, both in the Capital area and across the country.