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The dust has settled at the Moscone Center and the American Psychiatric Association (APA) 2026 Annual Meeting is officially in the books! It was an incredible week in San Francisco. While I spent my days talking about open access journals at our booth and my evenings soaking up the surprisingly warm San Francisco weather after the exhibit floor closed, the incredible energy surrounding the future of digital mental health was obvious the entire week.
Key Takeaways |
| Community & Ongoing Education: Readers are invited to join the Society of Digital Psychiatry (SODP) to tune into their monthly webinars focused on clinical AI and digital health navigation. |
| Essential AI Reading: The post highlights Editor-in-Chief Dr. John Torous’s top research picks, including foundational papers on the strategic roadmap for digital psychiatry and the evolving clinical role of Generative AI. |
| Exclusive Author Rewards: Visitors to the APA booth can claim an exclusive author discount code for JMIR Publications that remains valid for one full year, expiring in May 2027. |
For JMIR Publications the absolute highlight of the conference was connecting with all of you at our booth. Whether you dropped by during Dr. John Torous’s "Meet the Editor" hours, learned more about the mission of the SODP, or picked up some exclusive JMIR merch, thank you for stopping by. We also loved seeing so many of you explore Dr. Torous’s curated top picks for AI and mental health research!
The conference may be over, but the work to advance digital psychiatry continues. Here is a round-up of the resources, perks, and community links we discussed at the booth to help keep your momentum going.
Missed the Booth? Claim Your 1-Year Author Discount Code
We want to make it as seamless as possible for you to publish your next breakthrough. As a thank-you to our community, we are extending an exclusive author discount code for any JMIR Publications journal.
- The Perk: Get a discount on your next article processing fee using code APA26100APF
- The Deadline: The code is valid for exactly one year, expiring on May 20, 2027.
Ready to Submit? JMIR Mental Health is the official journal of the SODP. We specialize in maximum global visibility for research touching on internet interventions, technologies, and digital innovations for mental health and behavior change.
Beyond the Conference: Join the SODP Community
The conversations we started in San Francisco shouldn't stop there. If you are a clinician, researcher, or innovator looking to bridge the gap between technology and psychiatric practice, we invite you to formally join the SODP:
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Become a Member: Join the SODP Community Today to access exclusive networking hubs, training frameworks, and workforce development resources.
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Monthly Webinars: We host highly collaborative monthly webinars covering clinical AI implementation, the role of digital health navigators, and youth digital mental health. Keep an eye on our Webinar and Announcements Page for upcoming dates or view the archive of past sessions.
Catch Up on Dr. John Torous’s Top AI & Mental Health Picks
Looking for a prime example of the high-impact research our editorial board is looking for? Dive into these recent, heavily cited papers co-authored by our Editor-in-Chief to see where the field is heading next:
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A Paradigm Shift in Progress: Generative AI's Evolving Role in Mental Health Care. A foundational look at how clinicians can leverage generative AI safely, ethically, and effectively in modern psychiatric settings.
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Accelerating Digital Mental Health: The Society of Digital Psychiatry’s Three-Pronged Road Map for Education, Digital Navigators, and AI. A strategic blueprint focusing on the future of digital psychiatric education, digital navigators, and clinical AI benchmarks.
Staff Photos From APA in San Francisco
Let’s Keep the Conversation Going
Thank you again for making APA 2026 a massive success. We can’t wait to read your upcoming submissions and collaborate with you through the SODP this year!
Have questions about submitting your manuscript or getting involved with the society? Drop a comment below or reach out to us at communications@jmir.org.