The American Psychiatric Association Foundation works to build a mentally healthy nation for all.
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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/faith/
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Our Executive Director, @MrRawle, is leading the charge to change the way Americans think about and fund mental health initiatives. Learn more about his work at the Foundation in @WBJonline: bizjournals.com/washington/c…^22732599
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#NationalRecoveryMonth: Healing isn't confined to clinical settings; it happens in community, too. APA Foundation Fellow Wes Speer, M.D., writes about his experiences treating substance use disorder and the pivotal role of community members in the recovery process. apaf.org/media-events/blogs/…
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#HispanicHeritageMonth: Latinos are 28% less likely to receive mental health treatment than the U.S. population overall. With our partners at @HispanicAccess, we encourage you to help break the stigma by visiting mentalhealthcareworks.org/es today to download free mental health resources in Spanish 💙
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#HispanicHeritageMonth: Dr. Miskimen Rivera, immediate past President of @APApsychiatric and current member of our Board of Directors, reflects on Hispanic role models who inspired her to believe in herself and clinical experiences that revealed to her the meaning of culturally competent care. Read more: apaf.org/media-events/blogs/…
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#SuicidePreventionMonth: Did you know that veterans account for 17.8% of suicide deaths in the U.S. despite only making up 6% of the population? A new branch of our #MentalHealthCareWorks public awareness campaign was designed to help lower the suicide rate among veterans. Learn more in @PsychiatricNews: psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.…
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Spread mental health awareness, practice your presentation skills, and earn free registration and lodging at the 2027 @APApsychiatric Annual Meeting as a PASS participant ✨ Apply by December 1: apaf.org/our-programs/grants…
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This week, APA/F leaders will lead a workshop at @WPA_Psychiatry's World Congress of Psychiatry to discuss workplace mental health strategies ✈️🌏 Topics will include addiction in the workplace, authentic leadership, artificial intelligence, and more. Learn more: workplacementalhealth.org/Ne…
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When institutions fail in their duty to recognize and respond to children in crisis, unmet needs become entry into the justice system. Read the first installment in a series of blog posts that tell stories from the school-to-prison pipeline: apaf.org/media-events/blogs/…
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#SuicidePreventionMonth: Move from awareness to action in your effort to end the public health crisis of suicide. You can get involved in suicide prevention initiatives like the @afspnational's Out of the Darkness walks, which take place nationwide and raise funds for suicide research 💙 Learn more: afspwalks.donordrive.com/OOT…
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We were proud to host the @JPM_Foundation's annual Hero's Journey Symposium as partners in their mission to support veterans as they move from trauma to transformation. If you're ready to take the brave step of asking for help, visit mentalhealthcareworks.org/ve… today ⭐
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¡Felicidades Mes de la Herencia Hispana! #NationalHispanicHeritageMonth is an opportunity to honor and celebrate the Hispanic community. To access mental health resources in Spanish, visit mentalhealthcareworks.org/es
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#TalkAwayTheDark: Resources from @afspnational make it easy to get involved in the suicide prevention effort by starting conversations about mental health. Explore these tips and pointers in honor of #SuicidePreventionMonth: talkawaythedark.afsp.org/
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#MentalHealthCareWorks: For many veterans, the transition back to civilian life can cause or accelerate mental health struggles. Our new veterans' mental health campaign seeks to support this vulnerable group: fox7austin.com/video/fmc-mt4…
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A collaboration between our Library and Archives and the Veterans Health Administration led to an online gallery of milestone moments in our understanding of veterans’ mental health and memorable physicians who helped develop APA’s approach to military psychiatry. Learn more: psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.…
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#WorldSuicidePreventionDay: Simply reaching out is one of the most powerful suicide prevention tools 💙
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September is #SuicidePreventionMonth, and we've launched a new effort focused on lowering the suicide rate among veterans and ensuring that they know mental health resources are available. Learn more: phl17.com/phl17-news/america…
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#988Day, the anniversary of the @988Lifeline's launch, reminds us that confidential, judgement-free help is available via call, text, or chat at the 988 number. Reach out today or explore resources at 988lifeline.org/ 💙
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#MentalHealthCareWorks: Veterans account for almost 18% of all deaths by suicide in the United States. A new branch of our Mental Health Care Works campaign seeks to end stigma and encourage veterans to seek help when they need it. Learn more: ksby.com/us-news/military/ne…
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We're proud to launch our new Veteran mental health campaign.
Veterans can face mental health challenges during and after service. Through real stories and resources, this campaign reminds veterans and their loved ones that asking for help can make a difference.
Learn more: MentalHealthCareWorks.org/Ve…
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September is #SuicidePreventionMonth, and anyone can get involved in the effort to combat the public health crisis of suicide. To learn how you can help someone who may be struggling, visit 988lifeline.org/help-someone… 💙
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