The American Psychiatric Association (APA) is committed to eliminating mental health inequities. As part of this work, we celebrate Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month through the APA MOORE Equity in Mental Health Initiative to increase access to education, create opportunities for advocacy, and connect community members with culturally competent mental health services. The annual APA MOORE Equity in Mental Health Community Fair has been held in partnership with local organizations and institutions of higher education since 2022 with the following objectives:
- Increase awareness about mental health issues experienced by underrepresented groups and dispel mental health misinformation through the lenses of practicing psychiatrists, advocates, and other mental health workers
- Provide education on steps individuals and families can take to promote mental health
- Increase access to resources that support the holistic needs of individuals experiencing mental illness and substance use disorders
- Share about APA's existing resources that support involvement in the care of families, friends and loved ones, as well as resources that increase access to care
Nearly 100 local organizations in three cities have joined us in providing on-site information and referrals, donations, and facilitated activities for health fair attendees such as Zumba, meditation, and mental health workshops. Past partners and locations have included:
Virginia Commonwealth University’s Mary and Frances Youth Center in Richmond, VA (2024)
Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD (2023)
Howard University Hospital in Washington D.C. (2022)
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