Get your dancing shoes ready: The annual American Psychiatric Association (APA) Foundation Benefit will take place in Los Angeles on May 19 during APA's 2025 Annual Meeting. Meet us at the legendary GRAMMY Museum for a memorable evening of fine cuisine and entertainment in one of America's most iconic cities — plus, you'll enjoy networking with leaders in the field at this "who’s who" of psychiatric care. Your ticket purchase supports the APA Foundation's mission and vision to promote a mentally healthy nation for all.

Your ticket also grants you exclusive access to the exhibits at the GRAMMY Museum. Some of the exhibits on display in May 2025 include Luther Vandross: Artistry and Elegance and Michael Jackson: The Thriller Years, 1982-1984. Catering by Michelin Star-winning chef Wolfgang Puck will accompany the event. Plus, a silent auction at the Benefit will feature travel packages, signed memorabilia, fashion items, and more – and in a first for the benefit, karaoke in the Clive Davis Theater!

"Our colleagues in psychiatry work long hours to care for patients and nurture progress in the field, and the Foundation benefit is a well-deserved opportunity to support a good cause and have some fun," said Petros Levounis, M.D., M.A., former President of the American Psychiatric Association and Ex Officio APA Foundation board member. "I look forward to attending the benefit every year. Each one is a chance to make new connections and strengthen old friendships while dancing the night away."

Your purchase of a ticket to the Benefit helps our impact spread far and wide. Support for the Foundation helps psychiatric trainees gain professional development (our Fellowships program), educates school staff on supporting student mental health (our Notice. Talk. Act.® at School initiative), and addresses clinician burnout and wellbeing (the Center for Workplace Mental Health Frontline Connect initiative). The work of creating a mentally healthy nation achieves much deeper impact with your support. Purchase a VIP ticket to bid on exclusive silent auction items, access the museum exhibits an hour before the benefit begins, and enjoy networking with friends in a quiet, private lounge.

"As the APA Foundation approaches the third anniversary of the Mental Health Care Works campaign, we can help to build momentum for the cause by purchasing Benefit tickets or sponsoring tickets for trainees," said Rawle Andrews, Jr., Esq., Executive Director of the APA Foundation. "We're moving from spreading awareness to inspiring action, and we want to celebrate the campaign’s success and recruit even more of our members and supporters to this growing movement."

Purchase Your Ticket Today

Don't miss your chance to make an impact while enjoying an unforgettable evening of entertainment, connection, and purpose. Visit apaf.org/benefit to secure your spot.

Together, we can create a mentally healthy nation for all – where we live, learn, work, worship, and play.