We are a proud member of Path Forward, the coalition of healthcare groups and philanthropists featured in this @InsidePhilanth article on collaborative care as a starting point for funders interested in supporting mental health initiatives: insidephilanthropy.com/home/how-phila…

#MinorityMentalHealthMonth: Charles Prudhomme, M.D. (1908-1988), renowned within the APA, is best remembered as an advocate for the mental health of the Black community. Learn more in this month's Psychiatric News update from our Library and Archives: psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/ap…

Using the OARS technique to facilitate open conversation can help you gain a better understanding of your child's world. Download a free resource about OARS (Open-ended questions, Affirming, Reflecting, and Summarizing) from our Schools and Justice team: apaf.org/our-programs/s…

It's not too late to register or make a gift in honor of the Moore Equity in Mental Health 5K this Saturday in Wheaton, MD! How will you participate in the 5K? runsignup.com/MooreEquity5K

On the blog: Saeed Ahmed, M.D., is the 2025 O'Leary Awardee for Innovation in Psychiatry. Learn about the award-winning device created by Dr. Ahmed that helps break down the stigma barrier and make mental health care more accessible: apaf.org/media-events/b…

NEW on the blog: The County of Los Angeles Fire Department’s Peer Support Program connects firefighters to trusted teammates and mental health professionals for assistance. Learn how we honored them at our 2025 Benefit and how to sustain mental health as a first responder:

For the third consecutive year, we've broken the record for most applications to our Fellowships program. We welcomed 133 new fellows into our 2025-2026 Fellowships class for a total of 212 members, the largest in program history. apaf.org/media-events/n…

#MinorityMentalHealthMonth: We were proud to host a Mental Health Roundtable on July 21 with student leaders from SALDEF and Elev8 Health. The conversation highlighted the power of youth leadership, cultural competency, and collaboration in advancing mental health equity.

#WCP25: Join our Center for Workplace Mental Health in October at the 25th World Congress of Psychiatry! Attend our session to learn strategies that employers are utilizing to increase employee engagement and access to mental health care. Register now: wcp-congress.com

As #MinorityMentalHealthMonth comes to an end, you can still donate to the Moore Equity in Mental Health 5K fund! When you help us reach our goal, you're supporting mental health care access for young people of color. What are you waiting for? 🏃‍♀️runsignup.com/MooreEquity5K/…

NEW on the blog: Meet the 2025 Awards for Advancing Minority Mental Health honorees! We had more applications this year than ever before for our awards recognizing organizations that are closing the mental health care access gap in minoritized communities.

#APAFInAction: Mentally healthy schools are safe schools. Our Schools and Justice team proudly accepted this year's School Safety Advocate Award at the 2025 National School Safety Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada! Learn how you can bring Notice. Talk. Act.® at School to your local

Receiving an APA/F Award is a career highlight for many @apapsychiatric members. Do you know an APA colleague whose work deserves more recognition? Nominate them for an APA/F Award before the August 15 deadline: apply.psychiatry.org/#tab4default

#NationalInternDay: We've welcomed four amazing interns into the APA Foundation team this summer: Tara, Avery, Morgan, and Alyssa! Thanks for joining us in our mission to create a mentally healthy nation. We're proud to share our work with you! #APAFInAction

Funding available: APA resident-fellow and medical student members are eligible to attend the 2026 Annual Meeting at no cost through our PASS (Psychiatry Ambassadors and Student Scholarships) Program! Complete the application to become an APA Foundation Ambassador by December 1

The program’s growth in popularity coincides with the subject of a recent Psychiatric News cover story—more and more medical school graduates have been gradually opting into psychiatry training programs since 2011. ow.ly/Y2R250WygCC APA Foundation

On the blog: Most people are exposed to five or six traumatic events in their entire lives, but firefighters may experience that much trauma in a single shift. Learn how L.A. County Fire Department created a Peer Support Program that serves as a model for first responders across the country to

Olympians and other elite athletes aren't superheroes; they make mistakes, have bad days, and sometimes struggle with their mental health. Manteo Mitchell, one of our #WhereWePlay voices, wants young athletes to understand that prioritizing mental health makes the difference

2025 marks the third year in a row that the Foundation has received a record number of Fellowship applications. The nine different fellowships offer mentorship and networking opportunities plus complimentary registration for APA's Annual Meeting. Read: psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/ap…

Are you one of the 85% of Americans who believe that schools should be equipped to connect students to mental health professionals and other support services?Rawle Andrews Jr (He/Him), our Executive Director, appeared on WXIA-TV to share our approach to curbing the youth mental health crisis.