Diversity & Health Equity
Our Vision
APA members represent a diverse and culturally responsive community of psychiatrists that promote mental health equity through the provision of quality mental health care to all persons regardless of race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religious orientation, and/or disability status.
Our Core Values
We value equity, inclusion, respect, mentorship, and collaboration.
Our Mission
- Developing programs and resources to bring awareness to and support the needs of evolving, diverse, underrepresented, and underserved patient populations.
- Implementing strategies to enrich the diverse representation of psychiatrists within the APA.
- Collaborating across multiple medical and non-medical sectors to end disparities in mental health care.
Featured Events and Initiatives
Structural Racism Task Force
The APA Presidential Task Force to Address Structural Racism Throughout Psychiatry was formed by APA President Dr. Jeffrey Geller in June 2020.
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Moore Equity in Mental Health 5K
Join APA Saturday, July 10 for a Virtual 5K: Run, Walk, or Roll benefitting APA Foundation's Moore Equity in Mental Health Community Grants Initiative.
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Mental Health Equity Fireside Chats
View upcoming virtual discussion and recordings of previous discussions that highlight the mental health of underserved populations related to current issues.
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Explore Activities, Programs, and Initiatives
Explore CME, toolkits, fact sheets, and other educational content specifically for diverse and vulnerable populations.
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View program, leadership, and networking opportunities aimed at supporting and increasing diversity within APA and psychiatry.
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View statements, press releases, and advocacy resources to promote the needs of minority and underserved populations.
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View information on APA's seven M/UR Caucuses, including how to join and how to vote for caucus leadership.
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