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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 help employers understand mental health parity law and create an accepting workplace wellness culture.

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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 pray.

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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.

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What’s Happening at the APA Foundation

Keep up with the latest APA Foundation mental health news, events, and volunteer opportunities.

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The Role of Media in Shaping the Suicide Narrative
For a television show or movie to properly depict the realities of suicide, it is essential to ensure that there is a message of hope, even if there is a devastating death that is portrayed, according to CVN Vice President & Suicide Prevention Expert, Dr. Caitlin Thompson.

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MENTAL HEALTH NEWS

Voice Awards Blog Week - Wednesday

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UPCOMING EVENTS

APA Annual Meeting

The American Psychiatric Association's Annual Meeting will be held in New York, NY from...

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