News and Updates
58 Results
2022 Mental Health Equity Ambassadors
Ambassadors are advocates for APA diversity and mental health equity programs, initiatives and policies and increase visibility both internally and externally and provide input and feedback to APA.
"Seen Not Heard:" A Health Equity Discussion on Racial Trauma and School Performance
APA and the APA Foundation (APAF) hosted a panel discussion on racial trauma and school performance.
News 4 Your Sunday: Holiday Mental Health
NBC News4 Washington’s Susan Hogan talks to Dr. Regina James of APA Division of Diversity and Health Equity about mental health around the holidays.
Philadelphia Inquirer: Shatter the myths about suicide and kids of color
APA CEO and Medical Director, Saul Levin, M.D., M.P.A and APA Department of Diversity and Health Equity Chief, Regina James, M.D. penned an op-ed in the Philadelphia Inquirer, "Shatter the myths about suicide and kids of color."
Moore Equity in Mental Health 2021 Virtual Event
APA in partnership with the APA Foundation, hosted its inaugural Moore Equity in Mental Health Virtual 5k July 9th, 2021, supporting mental health equity in BIPOC youth, education, and awareness around this issue.
Washington ABC7: Mental Health 5K
Seven's on your side raising awareness of the mental and health needs of children of color in the district. The American Psychiatric Association hosts its first annual "Moore Equity In Mental Health 5K." Dr. Regina James, Chief of the Division of Diversity and Health Equity joined us to discuss the event.
NBC4 Washington: Virtual 5K Aims to Raise Awareness of Need for Mental Health Care
Social isolation during the pandemic hit children especially hard. The Moore Equity in Mental Health 5K aims to help raise awareness and raise funds to help.
News 4 Your Sunday: National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
News4’s Shawn Yancy spoke with Dr. Regina James of the American Psychiatric Association about National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month.
News 4 Your Sunday: Effect of the George Floyd Case
News4’s Pat Lawson Muse spoke with American Psychiatric Association Deputy Medical Director Regina James, M.D., about the effect of the George Floyd murder and the trial and conviction of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.
The Pandemic and Mental Health
APA Deputy Medical Director and DDHE Chief Dr. Regina James spoke with Howard University's WHUR 96.3 Taking it to the Streets to promote the April 8 Mental Health Equity Fireside Chat.