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60% of respondents to an @apapsychiatric poll said faith is an important factor in their mental health. Download our newly updated Mental Health Guide for Faith Leaders to support culturally competent mental health care for people of faith. apaf.org/our-programs/f…

#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.…

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…

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:…

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…

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

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…

#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 @PsychiatricNews update from our Library and Archives: psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/ap…

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…

In honor of Minority Mental Health Month, learn more about a trailblazing psychiatrist who brought mental health care to marginalized communities. ow.ly/pbZy50WkFL4

Read our 2024 Impact Report: An updated version of the Mental Health Guide for Faith Leaders, the inaugural Mental Health Awareness game with @commanders, the launch of a new initiative supporting the mental health of the healthcare workforce, and more! apaf.org/about/impact-r…

Do you know an @apapsychiatric member who does outstanding research or whose career is defined by advocacy for minoritized groups? Nominate them for an APA/F Award before our application portal closes on August 15: apply.psychiatry.org/#tab4default

Balancing work with caregiving can take its toll on individuals' mental health. Download a resource guide from our Center for Workplace Mental Health to learn how your company can support the mental health of employees who also serve as caregivers: workplacementalhealth.org/Employer-Resou…

Saeed Ahmed, M.D., FAPA is the recipient of our 2025 O'Leary Award for Innovation in Psychiatry! Learn how Dr. Ahmed won the award with a project to streamline opioid treatment program delivery, and nominate a peer for the 2026 award: apaf.org/media-events/b…

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Our Foundation Ambassadors application portal is now open! @apapsychiatric Resident-Fellows and Medical Student members who are selected to be Ambassadors will receive free registration at the 2026 APA Annual Meeting. apaf.org/our-programs/g…

Even figure skating legend Scott Hamilton had to learn to overcome setbacks on his way to Olympic Gold 🥇⛸️ Elite athletes like Scott share mental health guidance with young athletes and performers through our #WhereWePlay program. Learn more: apaf.org/play

Minority Mental Health Month is almost here! Will you run, walk, or roll with us at the Moore Equity in Mental Health 5K on July 19? Registration is free; donations support APA/APAF grants to nonprofit organizations addressing youth mental health needs. psychiatry.org/5k

Do your kids attend summer camps? Notice. Talk. Act.® at School After School is a resource that camp counselors can use to communicate effectively with kids who may be struggling. Download the handout to learn more: apaf.org/our-programs/s…

Are you burnt out? Join us on July 15th for Burnout to Balance: A Psychiatrist's Toolkit for Well-Being, a full-day virtual event featuring resources from the APA Foundation's Center for Workplace Mental Health. Register today: psychiatry.org/psychiatrists/…

Meet two of the 14 organizations recently honored for their work to improve mental health outcomes for marginalized groups: Casa Esperanza and TransFamily Support Services. ow.ly/CE5X50W1MmK @PsychFoundation

DEADLINE: August 15 is the last day to nominate a peer for the 2026 APA/APAF Awards. Each year, we honor individual psychiatrists for their work to improve the lives of people with mental illness. View our award opportunities: apply.psychiatry.org/#tab4default