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May is — a great time to check in on yourself & loved ones. If you or someone in your life needs help, confidential support & treatment options are available.

💚 Help yourself & share to help others: https://samhsa.gov/find-help

Mental Health Awareness Month is a Time for Self-Care It’s May and spring is officially here. Flowers are blooming. Kids are playing outside. Birds are chirping. For me, this time of year is often associated with growth, renewal, hope and positivity—a perfect time to kick off Mental Health Awareness Month and a perfect time to focus on our own ment...

Today, on Transgender Day of Visibility, we honor and support the transgender community.

Learn how to support and be an ally to your LGBTQI+ loved ones. https://988lifeline.org/help-yourself/lgbtq/

Since Day One, President Biden has taken action to advance inclusion, equality, and opportunity for transgender Americans.

Bipolar disorder is not the same as the typical ups and downs every kid goes through. The mood swings are more extreme and accompanied by changes in sleep, energy level, and the ability to think clearly. Know the signs and symptoms: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/bipolar-disorder-in-teens-and-young-adults-know-the-signs?utm_campaign=WBD23&utm_medium=socialmedia&utm_source=facebook

Since his breakout role in 2013, and star Michael B Jordan has often used his platform to speak out about . He’s talked openly about his decision to seek therapy and continues to encourage others, particularly Black men, to take action for their own well-being. 🥊

AACAP Stands in Solidarity with the Family of Mr. Tyre Nichols
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WASHINGTON, DC, February 3, 2023 - AACAP’s heart aches for Mr. Tyre Nichols, his family, friends, and the family and friends of other victims dealing with yet another an unimaginable loss. Mr. Nichols’ death is a grave injustice and affront to our humanity. Those responsible must be held accountable, but we can’t stop there since the killings at the hands of the police have not stopped.

The killing of Mr. Nichols is a reminder of the ongoing struggle for justice and equality faced by black communities, and it has a place within the broader context of Black History Month. During this month, we celebrate the contributions and achievements of black people throughout history while also acknowledging the ongoing challenges and injustices that they face. The death of Mr. Nichols serves as a somber reminder of the work that still needs to be done in order to address systemic racism and to ensure that all Black lives are valued and protected. As we observe Black History Month, it is important to remember the ongoing struggle for justice and the work required in creating a more equitable and just society for all.

We stand in solidarity with the Nichols family, the Memphis community, communities of color, and so many others in expressing our anger and outrage. We vehemently condemn the officers’ actions, while recognizing that condemnation alone does not equal justice nor change. This is a critical moment for our country, and there is still so much work to do.

As an organization dedicated to the health and well-being of all children and families, we remain steadfast in our priorities and efforts in advancing diversity, inclusion, belonging, and health equity at every turn. We remain vigilant in creating shared solutions for confronting racism and violence so we can build a world together that is safe for everyone.

We stand with Mr. Tyre Nichols’ family and condemn this horrific and terrible act of violence and the systems and structures that perpetuate police brutality and preventable violent deaths of Black men and women.

AACAP Stands in Solidarity with the Family of Mr. Tyre Nichols WASHINGTON, DC, February 3, 2023 – AACAP’s heart aches for Mr. Tyre Nichols, his family, friends, and the family and friends of other victims dealing with yet another an unimaginable loss. Mr. Nichols’ death is a grave injustice and affront to our

Black History Month shouldn’t be treated as though it is somehow separate from our collective American history—or boiled down to a compilation of greatest hits. This month should be more than just a commemoration of particular events. It’s about the shared experience of all Black Americans, high and low, famous and obscure, whose lives have shaped, challenged, and ultimately strengthened America. It’s about taking an unvarnished look at the past so we can create a better future. It’s a reminder of where we as a country have been so that we know where we need to go.

We’re the enslaved people who quarried the stone to build the White House; the soldiers who fought for our nation’s independence, who fought to hold this union together, who fought for freedom for others around the world. We’re the scientists and inventors who helped unleash American innovation. We stand on the shoulders not only of giants, but also countless, nameless heroes who marched for equality and justice for all of us.

And as long as we keep at it, as long as we don't get discouraged, as long as we are out there fighting the good fight not just on one day, or one month, but every single day, and every single month, I have no doubt that we're going to live up to that promise for young people like Clark Reynolds here, and the generations that will follow.

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2023 AACAP Call for Nominations is live! AACAP’s Nominating Committee is presently soliciting nominations for President-Elect, Secretary, Treasurer, and two Councilor-at-Large positions.

https://www.aacap.org/AACAP/zLatest_News/2023_AACAP_Call_for_Nominations.aspx

AACAP Home The mission of AACAP is to promote the healthy development of children, adolescents, and families through advocacy, education, and research, and to meet the professional needs of child and adolescent psychiatrists throughout their careers.

Don't forget to check-in on others - you never know what someone may be going through 💙

Incidents of Mass Violence Learn about who is most at risk for emotional distress from incidents of mass violence and where to find disaster-related resources.

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is not considered a separate disorder but is a type of depression characterized by its recurrent seasonal pattern, with symptoms lasting about 4 to 5 months per year. Therefore, the signs and symptoms of SAD include those associated with major depression, and some specific symptoms that differ for winter-pattern and summer-pattern SAD. Learn more about the signs and symptoms of SAD. https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/seasonal-affective-disorder

Here’s your 2023 reminder that it’s okay to reach out for help.

Happy birthday, Michelle Obama. You make every day brighter — and somehow keep looking better!

Your Guide to Creating Mental Health Communities at HBCUs - Active Minds Representatives from Minds' chapter at Morgan State share about the importance of talking about mental health at HBCUs.

Happy (early) New Year from all of us at !

Please consider a year-end donation to AACAP’s Campaign for America’s Kids or the AACAP Life Member’s Fund to help us close the workforce gap. Thank you for support! aacap.org/AACAP/Support_…

AACAP Home The mission of AACAP is to promote the healthy development of children, adolescents, and families through advocacy, education, and research, and to meet the professional needs of child and adolescent psychiatrists throughout their careers.

Ruth Gerson, MD & outstanding AACAP member-expert interviewed on diet culture during the holiday season. Excellent interview & way to go Dr. Gerson!

https://www.nyfoundling.org/pix-11-the-impact-of-diet-culture-on-the-the-holiday-season/

Pix 11: The Impact of Diet Culture on the Holiday Season - The New York Foundling Pix 11 recently reported on diet culture, and how the holiday season often brings out mixed messages regarding food – which can be harmful to children and teenagers. Dr. Ruth Gerson, our Senior Vice President of Mental Health Services, made an appearance to provide insight on the impact this could...

Most women aren't receiving the mental health care they report needing Women were more likely than men to report needing mental health services in the past two years but 40% did not seek treatment.

Congress Ends Discrimination Against Public Employees' Mental Health Coverage /PRNewswire/ -- Over one million more children and families will now have the mental health coverage they deserve. Today, Congress took a significant step...

AMA offers 10 health recommendations for new year As the new year approaches, the AMA is offering 10 recommendations to help Americans make the improvements to their health in 2023 and beyond.