The John Fryer Award, established in 2005, honors an individual who has contributed to improving the mental health of sexual minorities. The award is named for Dr. John Fryer, a gay psychiatrist who played a crucial role in prompting APA to review the scientific data and to remove homosexuality from its diagnostic list of mental disorders in 1973.
APA Component(s)
- Council on Minority Mental Health and Health Disparities
- Caucus of Gay and Lesbian Psychiatrists
Co-Sponsor
Association of Gay and Lesbian Psychiatrists
Prize
- $1,000
- Plaque
- Award lecture
Criteria/Eligibility
Someone who has contributed to improving the mental health of sexual minorities
Nomination Requirements
- Letter of recommendation
- Nominee’s one-page biographical sketch
- Nominee’s CV
Submission Information
diversityatapa@psych.org
Deadline
June 30
Award Notification
January
Award Presentation
Presented at the lecture during APA’s Annual Meeting or Institute on Psychiatric Services
Staff Contact
Patrick Odai-Afotey
(202) 559-3176
podai-afotey@psych.org