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Mental Health Care Works Campaign
APA Foundation’s multi-year, multimedia campaign, “Mental Health Care Works,”
launched in 2023 is focused on empowering those with mental health concerns
to take the frst step towards getting support. The campaign has received over 65
million total impressions,featured three campaign personas with videos/radio
ads that had over 20,000 airings,
and engaged in two media tours that
received over 8 million impressions.
In 2024, we plan to expand nationally
and develop additional campaign
personas that the public can relate
to, work with infuencers to share
our message to a larger audience,
and build key partnerships to help us
increase impact and share the message
that mental health care works.
Fellowships
The APAF Fellowships
team welcomed 116
new Fellows into the 9
Fellowship programs for
a total of 177 frst- and
second-year Fellows in
the 2023-2024 cohort.
This is the largest incoming class in the history of the Fellowship programs
and is the most diverse group to date. Twenty-seven US states and 80 medical
institutions were represented; over 77% of selected Fellows self-identifed as
people of color, 61% as women, and 24% as LGBTQ+. Over the past 5 years, the
incoming Fellowship class has doubled in size. In 2023, the Fellows presented
at 49 sessions and 18 poster presentations at the APA Annual Meeting.
The Fellowships team also launched the Fellowship Alumni Directory, to
build an engaged network of Fellows as they continue in their careers.
"The Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship is an incredible program that ofers
unparalleled opportunities to receive mentorship from leading experts in the feld,
explore interests related to youth mental health, cultivate leadership and advocacy
skills, and connect with other trainees who are similarly passionate about working
with this unique demographic!"
Nikhita Singhal, M.D. 2023–2024,
Chair, APAF Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship
"Being part of the APA/APAF Leadership Fellowship has been an incredibly enriching
experience, and I couldn't be more grateful for the opportunities it has provided me.
The fellowship's peer community is simply outstanding. Each member brings a unique
perspective and dedication to their work, making the interactions both stimulating
and inspiring. Collaborating with such a diverse and driven group has pushed me to
grow both personally and professionally."
Gregg Robbins-Welty, M.D. 2023-2024
Vice Chair, APA Leadership Fellowship