Speakers
- Dr. Mansoor Malik, 2026 Chester M. Pierce Awardee & Presenter
- Dr. Austina Cho, Discussant
- Dr. Steven Sharfstein, Discussant
- Dr. Ravi Chandra, Moderator
This rescheduled Annual Meeting session will be presented live online for APA members and registered attendees of APA’s 2026 Annual Meeting.
To register, please use either the email address and Badge ID you used to register for the Annual Meeting, or the email address and APA ID associated with your APA account.
The Chester M. Pierce Human Rights Award recognizes the extraordinary efforts of individuals to promote the human rights of populations with mental health needs by bringing attention to their work. Originally established in 1990 to raise awareness of human rights abuses, the award was renamed in 2017 to honor Chester M. Pierce, MD (1927-2016) and recognize his dedication as an innovative researcher on humans in extreme environments, an advocate against disparities, stigma, and discrimination, and as a pioneer and visionary in global mental health. In 2021, the award was endowed through the efforts of the Chester M. Pierce Human Rights Endowment Campaign and the generous support of donors. The endowed award provides the awardee with a lectureship, travel stipend of $5,000, and a plaque at the APA Annual Meeting.