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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.

    What Does APAF Do?

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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.

    What's Happening at the APA Foundation

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

    Featured News

    APAF Launches Campaign to Endow the Paul J. O’Leary Innovation in Psychiatry Award

    The Paul O'Leary Innovation in Psychiatry Award Fund will provide seed money to ...

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    UPCOMING EVENTS

    The 2023 APA Foundation Benefit

    Save the date for an evening to celebrate the work of the Foundation and the sup...

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    MENTAL HEALTH NEWS

    APA Foundation to Expand School Mental Health Program with Support from New SAMHSA Grant

    APAF is expanding its work in training K-12 school teachers and other personnel ...

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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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