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We are the charitable arm of the American Psychiatric Association.

08/31/2026

We welcomed our 2026-27 Jeanne Spurlock Congressional Fellows to APA HQ today for their orientation 🎉 For the next ten months, these early-career psychiatrists will each work in a congressional office, familiarizing themselves with federal legislative healthcare issues while advising the offices on the practice of medicine and psychiatry. Join us in welcoming CheyAnne O. Rivera, M.D., M.P.H., and Viviana Alvarez Toro, M.D.!

Learn more about our fellowship offerings: https://www.apaf.org/fellowships/

08/28/2026

Applications for our PASS Program are due on December 1 📆 Learn more and start your application today: https://www.psychiatry.org/psychiatrists/meetings/annual-meeting/psychiatry-ambassadors-and-student-scholarships

08/27/2026

Leaders from American Psychiatric Association and the APA Foundation will bring workplace mental health into the spotlight at the World Psychiatric Association's World Congress of Psychiatry in Stockholm, Sweden! Five of our experts will discuss global workplace mental health trends, the impact of addiction in the workplace, and authentic leadership. Learn more: https://workplacementalhealth.org/News-Events/News-and-Blog/APA-Leaders-Bring-Expertise-to-the-2026-World-Psyc

08/26/2026

DEADLINE: Apply for the Moore Equity in Mental Health Community Grants by Monday, August 31! We seek organizations that nurture the mental health of young people of color. Whether your nonprofit raises awareness of mental health issues, provides culturally competent care, or combats stigma, we want to hear from you! https://www.apaf.org/our-programs/grants-and-awards/grants/the-moore-equity-in-mental-health-community-grants-program/

(Pictured: The Hidden Genius Project, a former Moore grantee, trains young Black men to develop entrepreneurship and leadership skills.)

08/25/2026

The members of our 2026-2027 Fellowships class hail from across the U.S. and around the world ✈️ Learn more about our incoming class and what it means to be an APA Foundation Fellow: https://www.apaf.org/media-events/news/apa-foundation-fellowships-program-expands-medical-leadership-pipeline-in-psychiatry/

08/24/2026

Under Rawle Andrews, Jr.'s leadership, the APA Foundation's work to promote the mental health and wellbeing of individuals and communities has not only accelerated, but deepened. Thank you to the Washington Business Journal for naming Rawle your 2026 Mental Health Champion ⭐

08/21/2026

In PsychiatryOnline: “We like that while the program raises awareness of common mental health challenges that may affect our students, it also gives the entire staff—not just teachers—practical tools and a process for recognizing when a student may be struggling and what to do about it.” Learn more about our signature school mental health training, Notice. Talk. Act.® at School: https://psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/appi.pn.2026.08.8.31

08/20/2026

Sandra's Story is a message to family caregivers: It's okay to ask for help when you need it. Sandra's Story is also a 2026 Telly Awards winner! Learn more about our work to support the mental health of caregivers at mentalhealthcareworks.org 💙

08/19/2026

Are you an educator, school administrator, or other professional on the front lines of the youth mental health crisis? If so, Wellness Together is the conference for you! Upskill and connect with colleagues on September 9-11 in San Diego. We're proud to sponsor this professional development opportunity; learn more and register: https://www.wellnesstogether.org/conference

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