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    Older Americans Month: Highlighting Challenges and Opportunities

    • Older adults, Patients and Families

    An estimated one in eight older adults had a mental illness and one in 11 had a substance use disorder in the past year according to a new report on mental health and substance use concerns among older adults (adults aged 60 or older).

    APA Foundation Recognizes Mental Health Organizations Serving Multicultural Communities

    At the 2023 Annual Meeting of the American Psychiatric Association in May, the APA Foundation (APAF) was proud to announce this year’s winners of the Awards for Advancing Minority Mental Health. Established in 2003, these awards are presented annually to recognize local organizations for innovative efforts to raise awareness of mental illness in underserved or minoritized communities. Past award winners have been honored for their work increasing access to mental health care, addressing cultural

    Pets and Mental Health: Social Media Toolkit

    • Healthy living for mental well-being, Patients and Families, Public awareness

    In March, The American Psychiatric Association (APA) is focusing on promoting celebrating the mental health impact of our cats, dogs and other furry (and not furry) friends with #Paws4MentalHealth. During the month we are encouraging everyone to take a break, get up, stretch, and share a pic of their pet and how they positively impact their mental health

    Understanding the Barriers to Coming Out for LGBTQ+ People of Color

    • LGBTQ+, Patients and Families

    Even as societal attitudes and laws have shifted, many queer people from minority communities still stay in the closet. Understanding the reasons why can help health professionals better serve this group, and everyone to better understand the challenges this community faces.

    Mental Health Resources for the Latino Community

    • Diverse populations, Patients and Families

    There are more than 60 million Hispanic/Latino individuals in the U.S., making up about 18% of the population. Latinos have experienced disproportionate economic, physical, and mental health impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic.

    How Running and Resistance Training Can Help Depression and Anxiety

    • Anxiety, Depression, Healthy living for mental well-being, Patients and Families

    It is well-known that exercise or physical activity can help support mental health. It can help reduce symptoms, improve working memory and focus, and help prevent cognitive decline. New research points to specific significant benefits for treating depression and anxiety symptoms with running and resistance training. Resistance training, also called strength training or weight training, uses resistance to build muscle strength and anaerobic endurance.

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