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Moore Equity in Mental Health 5K
Join APA our second annual Moore Equity in Mental Health 5K: Run, Walk & Roll on Saturday, July 9, 2022 in Washington, D.C. Proceeds will benefit APA Foundation's Moore Equity in Mental Health Community Grants Initiative.
Mental Health and Faith Community Partnerships Can Help Improve Access to Care
For many people, faith or spirituality are strongly connected to their mental health and emotional well-being, though it may not be directly addressed within the faith community. According to a recent survey from APA, about 60% of adults say that faith or spirituality is an important factor in supporting their mental wellness. However, just half of those who belong to a religious community say that mental health is discussed openly and without stigma.
APA Foundation, HOPE Center Harlem, Receive Grant from MTV Entertainment Studios to Promote Youth Mental Health
MTV Entertainment Studios recently announced a round of grants to mental health organizations and causes, including the American Psychiatric Association Foundation (APAF) in partnership with HOPE Center Harlem, ahead of Mental Health Action Day. HOPE (Healing On Purpose and Evolving) Center Harlem seeks to provide quality therapeutic services and promote health and wellness to minoritized groups within the Harlem, NY, community.
Women’s History Month: Spotlighting the Women Leaders of APA
March is Women’s History Month and we’re highlighting several women currently leading the organization: APA President Vivian Pender, M.D., President-Elect Rebecca W. Brendel, M.D., J.D., and Assembly Speaker Mary Jo Fitz-Gerald, M.D., M.B.A.
Resident Fellow Capstone Mental Health Equity Project
Learn more about the MFP Resident Fellow Capstone Mental Health Equity Project.
Historical Addendum to APA's Apology to Black, Indigenous and People of Color for Its Support of Structural Racism in Psychiatry
In this document, the APA hopes to elaborate on some past events that have contributed to structural racism's pervading presence today.
FTC Health Breach Notification Final Rule
In August of 2023 the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposed rule addressed the Commission's Health Breach Notification Rule (the “HBN Rule” or the “Rule”).
Jacob Javits Award for Public Service
The Jacob Javits Award for Public Service recognizes a public servant for contributions to the field of mental health.
Women Psychiatrists Caucus Chats: A Conversation with Dr. Dionne Hart
In this episode, Dr. Gupta is joined by Dr. Dionne Hart. Dr. Hart is board-certified in Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine. She is an adjunct assistant professor of psychiatry at the Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine and was recently elected to the APA BOT as the Area 4 Trustee.