American Psychiatric Association Foundation

10/14/2026

The criminalization of behavioral health issues often leads to cycles of incarceration. A new blog series created by our Schools and Justice Fellows features testimonies from three individuals who were caught in these cycles and their recommendations for improving the system: https://www.apaf.org/media-events/blogs/from-lived-experience-to-lived-expertise-the-system/

10/13/2026

: Immigration policy is health policy is mental health policy. Read a new blog post we created in partnership with Hispanic Access Foundation that shares expert testimony on the threat ICE raids pose to mental health outcomes for both documented and undocumented immigrants: https://www.apaf.org/media-events/blogs/immigration-enforcement-and-mental-health-a-human-rights-crisis/

10/13/2026

We're finalists for this year's The Anthem Awards 🎉Our campaign outreach to veterans has been recognized in the Non-profit Health Campaign category. Learn more and click the "Celebrate" button next to the APA Foundation's entry to help us win the Community Voice award: https://celebrate.anthemawards.com/PublicVoting?utm_campaign=anthem6_currententrant_finalistnotification_101326&utm_medium=email&utm_source=cio #/2026/health/campaign/non-profit

10/10/2026

When the brain-body puzzle is viewed as a whole greater than the sum of its parts, lifestyle psychiatry can play a role in positive mental health outcomes. Learn more on our blog for : https://www.apaf.org/media-events/blogs/world-mental-health-day-the-lifestyle-psychiatry-approach/

10/10/2026

reminds us of one of the APA Foundation's guiding principles: There is no health without mental health. Download free mental health resources at mentalhealthcareworks.org and get involved in our work to create a mentally healthy nation at apaf.org 💙

10/08/2026

Today, October 8th, is National Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) Day, and DAFs aren't just for the uber-wealthy. In fact, two out of every three DAF gifts are less than $1,000. Learn more and make a gift to the APA Foundation from your DAF: https://www.apaf.org/media-events/blogs/the-best-kept-secret-in-philanthropy-national-donor-advised-fund-day/

10/07/2026

Have questions about our Psychiatry Ambassador and Student Scholarships program? Join APA Foundation staff on Tuesday, October 20 at 7:00 p.m. ET, for a live Q&A to learn more about eligibility, requirements, and how to apply: https://psychiatry-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/voFlYG9hRQ-EHXa-lcj45w?utm_campaign=47882008-2027%20APA%20Foundation%20Ambassador%20Program%20Awareness&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8ynT7lBg7m384TzYnwJ1ZDs8zz06kqT6E1w9IyodltpPuaQIZICpdtN2F1hU9bZj8nKC4CWPOF99sEqXdClLiUIYDwOQ&_hsmi=2&utm_content=2&utm_source=hs_email #/registration

10/06/2026

Having a bad day or even a bad week is normal. But if you notice that you've been feeling low for weeks at a time, or that you don't recognize yourself, you may wonder if you're struggling with a mental health condition. Download a free APA Foundation resource about the signs of potential mental health conditions and how to connect to care: https://mentalhealthcareworks.org/resource/signs-and-symptoms-of-a-mental-health-concern-and-how-to-connect-to-care/

10/02/2026

Ahead of World Mental Health Day on October 10, the APA Foundation’s Center for Workplace Mental Health is helping employers prioritize employee well-being through customizable trainings in 10 languages. Read PsychiatryOnline to learn more: https://psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/appi.pn.2026.10.10.15

10/01/2026

: In a new Pray with the Pope video, Pope Leo XIV prays that the Catholic Church may be an “open house” where people facing mental health challenges find welcome, dignity and hope. Learn more:

Pope Leo XIV dedicates his October prayer intention to mental health ministry, calling on the Church to listen without judging and accompany those who ...