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A Mentally Healthy Nation For All
Where our society is equipped and informed—free from the stigma and bias associated with mental illness. At the APA Foundation, we focus on the nation’s most pressing social mental health issues across our society.
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APA Foundation
As the non profit programming arm of the American Psychiatric Association, we complement the professional work of the APA by administering public outreach programs and support—all aimed at eliminating stigma, overcoming mental illness, and advancing mental health.
Impactful Public Programs
Our public education programs are designed to educate, inform, and empower—working to overcome the stigma, bias, and lack of accessible information associated with mental health issues.
Schools
By providing resources to teachers, we can help connect millions of children affected by mental illness to care.
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Workplace
We provide employers with what they need to effectively support the mental health of employees and families.
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Justice
The U.S. correctional system is the nation's top provider of inpatient psychiatric care. We need to change that.
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Community
In every program and initiative we back, we connect with people where they learn, work, live and worship.
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Professional Research & Development
As the charitable foundation of the American Psychiatric Association, we work to empower psychiatrists and other mental health professionals by raising funding for research, fellowships, and grants.
What's Happening at the APA Foundation
Keep up with the latest APA Foundation mental health news, events, and volunteer opportunities.
Featured News
Partner Blog Post: Mental Health Needs in a Pandemic: Resources for our Students
"In the past, schools would simply be expected to do more with fewer resources. ...
MENTAL HEALTH NEWS
APA Foundation Adopts A DC School
Through a DCPS initiative, we've adopted Takoma EC for the 2018-19 school year!
MENTAL HEALTH NEWS
New Data from Notice. Talk. Act.™ @ School
According to our survey of over 800 respondents, the program demonstrates overwh...