Backed by the medical expertise of the APA and industry-leading strategic partners, we administer community-changing programs, public education campaigns, grants, and awards aimed at increasing mental health literacy, connecting individuals to needed care, and shifting attitudes toward mental health.
Our Mission
Promote the mental health and well-being of individuals and communities.
Our Vision
A mentally healthy nation for all – where we live, learn, work, worship, and play.
Our Impact
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2,000+Early career psychiatrists have been trained by the APA Foundation's Fellowship program since its inception in 1968.
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150KEmployees have been impacted in the Notice. Talk. Act.® at Work program in the last year.
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99%Reduction in major mental health events recorded by schools trained in Notice. Talk. Act.® at School.
Our Programs
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Schools
Notice. Talk. Act.® at School supports youth mental health by training school staff to notice early warning signs, talk about mental health, and act by connecting students to resources.
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Justice
Our Justice programs build bridges between judges and psychiatrists to address the overrepresentation of individuals with mental illness in the justice system.
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Workplace
The Center for Workplace Mental Health provides employers with the training, tools, resources, and information needed to promote and support the mental health of employees and their families.
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Faith
The APAF Mental Health and Faith Community Partnership brings faith leaders and mental health professionals together to support wellness inside and outside the sanctuary.
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Play
Pressure to perform at the highest level can negatively affect the mental health of athletes and entertainers. Our Play initiative connects young performers and adults to resources they need.
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Fellowships
Through experiential learning, mentorship, and professional development, the APA Foundation Resident Fellowship Program produces psychiatrists uniquely positioned to be leaders in the field.
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Partner with Us
Collaborating with the APA Foundation brings your organization's expertise and influence together with our mission to exponentially increase collective impact. Learn how we work with our partners to create a mentally healthy nation.
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Impact Report
In 2023, APAF focused efforts on launching a first-of-its-kind national public awareness campaign, expanded Notice. Talk. Act.® at School to full no-cost, national availability, increased our fellowship program size, and so much more. Learn about the APA Foundation’s full 2023 Impact.
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Mental Health Care Works
Learn about APAF’s first-of-its-kind national public awareness campaign, focused on empowering those with mental health concerns to get help.
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Library & Archives
The history of American psychiatry lives in the Melvin Sabshin, M.D., Library and Archives. Visit online or in person today.
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