Diversity & Health Equity
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.
With core values of equity, inclusion, respect, mentorship, and collaboration, we work to achieve our mission of:
- 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.
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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Mental Health Equity Fireside Chat
Join APA on April 8 for a live virtual event examining strategies and opportunities to improve the mental health of African Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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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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