APA Minority Fellowship Program

Have a ticket for the MFP 50th Anniversary fundraising gala on 10.10.24? If not, don't delay. They are going fast! Come join to celebrate the impact of supporting professionals of color & mental health outcomes in underserved communities. Sponsorship options are available for ads, as well as donor tickets for student & early career professionals - https://lnkd.in/efM_tE5S. Feel free to check out some great memories from fellows & alumni along the years as well https://youtu.be/-vlR1bC_IE0?si=qIACiRJGesk-g66F/youtu.be/-vlR1bC_IE0?si=qIACiRJGesk-g66F

The APA Minority Fellowship Program Celebrates 50 Years Learn more about the American Psychological Association's Minority Fellowship Program and 50 years of supporting diverse behavioral health professionals and ...

Dr. Janice Haskins, Head of the Leadership Development Institute, is currently having an engaging discussion at The Gathering Place during about navigating various aspects of leadership & mentorship.

From the Minority Fellowship Program (MFP) to the Leadership Institute for Women in Psychology (LIWP), some of the most impactful professionals in the field have participated in these incredible programs and will be presenting at the American Psychological Association convention this year. We encourage you to view/download the flyer to see the full list if you'd like to support or connect with others in the Leadership Development Institute at APA network: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-THs80M9g5AFI4HeBli4OaeYq04kSu9e/view

If you'll be posting on social media during convention, feel free to use the following hashtags to share your content . We'd love to help spread the word.

The Leadership Development Institute flagship programs are in full swing at ! We're looking forward to connecting with and other members of The Institute network this week. Check out some of our programming if you'll be attending convention. Please note, the social hours will take place on Thursday this year, instead of Friday. Can't wait to connect with you!

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Congratulations to Dr. Richard Lopez of Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) on being selected to participate in the 2024 APA Minority Fellowship Program SEE-Diversity to Sucesss Workshop!✨ We're thrilled that this workshop will support Dr. Lopez's career.

The Sharon Stephens Brehm Undergraduate Psychology Scholarships will recognize outstanding psychology undergraduate students who demonstrate financial need. The deadline is July 10th, 2024. Share with your networks. To learn more and apply, click the link

Sharon Stephens Brehm Undergraduate Psychology Scholarships - American Psychological Foundation The Sharon Stephens Brehm Undergraduate Psychology Scholarships will recognize outstanding psychology undergraduate students who demonstrate financial need.

Day 2 of Psychology Summer Institute included a panel on federal funding, sessions on how to publish research and give a dynamic presentation, as well as a community presentation from Hyacinth’s Place, which provides housing and resources to assist women in DC experiencing homelessness. We’re looking forward to more experiences to come during .

Many thanks to our incredible speakers: Dr. Valerie Maholmes, Dr. Angela Holmes, Mr. Salvador Ortiz, Dr. Cheryl Boyce, Ms. Michelle Batchelor, and Ms. Nadine Mason.

Many thanks to the American Psychological Association's Chief Diversity Officer and Chief of Psychology in Public Interest, Dr. Maysa Akbar, for joining us virtually during Psychology Summer Institute and having an engaging open discussion with attendees about the latest equity, diversity, and inclusion updates & initiatives.

Day 1 of Psychology Summer Institute was a success. Our PSI fellows started the day with a welcome from Dr. Janice Haskins, Head of the Leadership Development Institute at APA, and viewed dynamic presentations from wellness techniques to ethics to grant funding. Many thanks to our incredible speakers: Tonya Parker, Dr. Melinda Garcia, Dr. Michi Fu, and Dr. Ericka Boone.

On June 18th, 2024, SAMHSA held the Minority Fellowship Program Symposium to celebrate the 50th anniversary of MFP. All smiles when you get to take a picture with your MFP family, IMFP family & a member of the first MFP cohort Dr. Larke Huang!

We’re incredibly excited to begin our annual Psychology Summer Institute. This program provides advanced doctoral and early career professionals with a week-long experience of workshops & mentorship. Stay tuned for more updates.

June 19th 1865, 2.5 years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed, Union soldiers arrived in Texas with news the war was over and enslaved African Americans were free. Annual celebrations later spread throughout the US. Today we honor the legacy of . Click the link for more details about this historic day and it’s significance

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Great opportunity for undergraduate psychology students interested in PhD psychology programs. The NextGen Psych Scholars Program is a virtual graduate student-led program centering the experiences of underrepresented (e.g., BIPOC, low-income, first-gen, LGBTQIA+) students which mentors undergraduates and post-baccalaureates interested in applying to psychology PhD programs. To learn more visit https://nextgenpsychscholars.com/. Applications close on 6/15 11:59 pm CST. Fill out this form https://ow.ly/OSmO50SiWHS if you are interested!

NextGen Psych Scholars Program (2024-2025 mentor/mentee sign up) The goal of NPSP is to cultivate long-term support structures between current underrepresented (e.g., BIPOC, first-gen, low-income, LGBTQIA+) graduate students and diverse undergrad or post-baccalaureate mentees to (1) embrace and celebrate the unique journeys that have led current graduate students...

June is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder(PTSD) Awareness Month. PTSD can impact anyone of any age after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. A study found a notable increase the prevalence of PTSD and acute stress disorder in college students in the US, rising by 4.1 percentage points and 0.5 percentage points from 2017 to 2022. To learn more check out the article https://ow.ly/Lb9N50SiUJb

This week we had the pleasure of partnering with Morgan State University's Doctoral Social Work Program for an Interdisciplinary Summit. This event included practice & exposure to interdisciplinary teams, professional development, practitioner skill-building, a site visit, and collaborative advocacy training.

We're continuing to celebrate with another great highlight. Learn more about Dr. Loretta Hsueh and the impactful interdisciplinary work she's doing to reduce health disparities.

MFP fellow Steven Tran, Dr. Glenn Masuda and his mentor Dr. Terry Gock, in front of the Asian Pacific Family Center! This year fellows had the opportunity to travel to their mentors and experience "A day in the life of a Psychologist". I thoroughly enjoyed my site visit to the Asian Pacific Family Center in Rosemead, CA with one of my MFP mentors, Dr. Terry Gock. I learned about the nuances of multicultural mental healthcare and met many passionate staff members! -Steven Tran, MA, MS

Our celebration of continues with another feature. Today we're spotlighting Aakriti Prasai, a brilliant fellow from our Interdisciplinary Minority Fellowship Program (IMFP). Check out the photo to learn more about her and her work.

Happy ! We're closing out by celebrating American Psychological Association MFP participants from our Leadership and Education Advancement Program for Diverse Scholars, and our Interdisciplinary Minority Fellowship Program.

Happy ! We're celebrating by showcasing some of our amazing fellows for . Today we're recognizing Mengxue (Fiona) Sun. Check out her bio to learn more about her culturally impactful work.

Month is a great time to raise awareness of the importance of mental health in children and teens. Keep an eye out for any social or behavioral changes in your children. You can learn more about the signs at samhsa.gov/mental-health

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This week we highlight how to support the unique mental health needs of older adults. Mental health is important at every age. Visit https://ow.ly/OsvI50RsrOc to learn more.

Many thanks to everyone who contributed to the congressional briefing in DC entitled "50 Years of MFP – Current Perspectives and a Continued Path Forward". Speakers included opening remarks from US Rep Nanette Diaz Barragán, and representatives from the Minority Fellowship Program across multiple disciplines: the American Psychological Association's Deputy Chief of Public Policy and Engagement, Stefanie Reeves, FASAE, CAE, Director of the American Nurses Association Center for Ethics and Human Rights, Liz Stokes, JD, MA, RN, past American Psychiatric Association MFP fellow and Vice President & COO of CNS Healthcare, Michele Reid, MD, President and CEO of the National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc. and Affiliates - NBCC, Kylie Dotson-Blake, PhD, NCC, LCMHC, past APA MFP fellow and Associate Professor at George Washington University, Sherry Molock, PhD. We couldn't have made it happen without APA's Senior Director of Congressional and Federal Relations, Serena Davila, as well as APA MFP staff Janice Haskins, PhD, Michelle Batchelor, Sophia Kosh-Ogunlana, LPC, LCPC, Karen Torres and Bryanna Carter, MHA, MBA. Looking forward to another 50 years+ of promoting a diverse behavioral health workforce and improving mental health outcomes in underserved communities.

Just 1 week left to apply for Psychology Summer Institute (PSI). If you know advanced psychology doctoral students or early career psychologists interested in impacting marginalized communities, share this incredible mentoring program https://ow.ly/w6us50Roorz

We're grateful for everyone who attended our Careers in Psychology Panel at Little Priest Tribal College on 4/10/24. Many thanks to Little Priest Tribal College for having us, as well Native and Indigenous experts in the behavioral health field: Jonathan Yellowhair, Mona J Zuffante, Gwen Vargas Porter, Carla Olson Griffin, and Belinda Hinojos for contributing to this event and connecting with students to showcase the many professional opportunities available to them.

We're looking forward to our next site visit, which will be located at Little Priest Tribal College in Winnebago, NE on 4/10/24. Through partnership with Belinda Hinojos, President Manoj Patil and Little Priest Tribal College staff, we are hosting another “Careers in Behavioral Health Panel” to showcase the various paths available to students. The panel will include Native and Indigenous experts in the interdisciplinary behavioral health fields. Many thanks to Jonathan Yellowhair, Kiva Sam, Mona J Zuffante, Gwen Vargas Porter, Carla Olson Griffin, and Belinda Hinojos for contributing to the growth of a diverse workforce and the health outcomes of marginalized communities.

A member of the , Charissa D. Pizzaro (https://www.facebook.com/charissa.pizarro), recently published a children’s book entitled “Helen Flies North”. This book helps children process trauma, particularly immigration trauma, by teaching coping strategies & affirmations. Feel free to support & share. https://ow.ly/fXs850QPfth

Helena Flies North Forced to leave the only home she knows, Helena, a young migrant hummingbird sets off on a life-changing journey. The story begins with a goodbye to her beloved Abuela who must stay behind. An adventure ensues as Helena and her parents set on migration. During this trip, Helena must overcome her ...

We're excited to now work closely with the Leadership Institute for Women in Psychology ( ) as flagship programs under the newly introduced Leadership Development Institute at the American Psychological Association. Check out the incredible women in their last class. You may even see some familiar faces.

LIWP Faculty and Participant Leaders 2021 Leadership Institute for Women in Psychology (LIWP) faculty and participant leaders.