APHA Mental Health Section

The Mental Health Section Advocacy Committee invites you to join us for a Capitol Hill Lobby Day! First-timers and students are welcome—we’ll provide training, practice, and a full participant package to get you ready. Sign up by October 8, 2025 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI….

🚨 Millions could lose Medicaid, Medicare & SNAP if the Senate passes a dangerous new bill. We must act now to protect our communities. Call your Senators & tell them to vote NO. 🗳️💥 #ProtectMedicaid #MedicareMatters #SNAP #HealthEquity #PublicHealth #ActNow

TOMORROW: Don’t miss this important convo on how stories can drive public health change! 🧠 Wellbeing Essentials: The Role of Narratives to Advocate in Public Health 📅 May 28 | 🕐 1–2 PM CST 🎤 Angela Acker 🎯 Last chance to register: apha.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

📢 Join us for a powerful webinar co-sponsored by the Mental Health and Public Health Nursing Sections of APHA! 🧠 Wellbeing Essentials: The Role of Narratives to Advocate in Public Health 🎙️ Featuring Angela Acker, Narratives for Health Project 📅 May 28, 2025 🕐 1–2 PM CST

🚨ACTION ALERT: The House just passed “The One Big Beautiful Bill” — threatening Medicaid, Medicare & SNAP for millions. Tell your Senators to OPPOSE this attack on our public health safety net! 📢🛑 Learn more & act now: medicarerights.org/medicare-watch…

📣 Join us for a powerful webinar! 🗣️ Wellbeing Essentials: The Role of Narratives to Advocate in Public Health 🎙️ Featuring Angela Acker, Narratives for Health Project 📅 May 28, 2025 🕐 1–2 PM CST 🔗 Register now: apha.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Join us for “Wellbeing Essentials: Moral Distress and Resilience” — a webinar co-sponsored by the @APHA_MH and @PHNursing sections. 🗓️ May 14, 2025 🕐 1–2 PM CST 🎙️ Featuring Dr. Rebecca Shasanmi Ellis & Dr. Sophia Fantus ✅ Register now: apha.zoom.us/meeting/regist… #PublicHealth

🌟 Join us for a vital conversation on moral distress and resilience in public health! 📅 May 14, 2025 🕐 1–2 PM CST 👩🏽‍🏫 Dr. Rebecca O. Shasanmi Ellis & Dr. Sophia Fantus 🔗 Register now with the QR code on the flyer #MentalHealth #PublicHealth #APHA #Resilience

📢 The U.S. Surgeon General released a new framework for #WorkplaceWellBeing! 5 Essentials: ✔️ Protection from Harm ✔️ Community ✔️ Work-Life Harmony ✔️ Mattering ✔️ Growth Explore tools & resources: 🔗 hhs.gov/surgeongeneral… #MentalHealthAtWork #EmployeeWellness

The Justice Connection offers a comprehensive collection of guides and tools tailored for Justice Department employees. For a detailed list and more information, visit The Justice Connection's resources page: thejusticeconnection.org/resources/ #JusticeDepartment #EmployeeResources

Let’s talk about something essential but often overlooked: The U.S. Department of Labor is championing mental health at work by encouraging employers to foster supportive environments and promote open conversations, Learn more: dol.gov/general/mental…

🚨 First responders, we recognize your grit, determination, and resilience 💪🏽 SAMHSA's new guide, Managing Stress for Disaster Responders and First Responders, offers practical tools to help you protect your mental health. 🧠 Download the free guide here: library.samhsa.gov/product/guide-…

The Therapist Recruitment Project is stepping up to the task of providing free and quality therapy sessions for former and current federal employees. This organization, comprised of over two dozen therapists, provides free virtual consultations.

It’s National Public Health Week! April 7th -13th marks the 30th anniversary of National Public Health Week! Over the course of this week, the Mental Health Section of the American Public Health Association will provide resources and tips for navigating mental health challenges.

In case you didn't know. LEAD is APHA's exclusive member-only community platform! Please enjoy our section's gift to you: a small refresher on how to LEAD! Log in to lead.apha.org with your member email address to check it out!

Highlight: Mental Health Section member, Dr. Genevieve Graaf, in collaboration with researchers at the Univ. of Texas at Arlington, the Univ. of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and Fairleigh Dickinson Univ., with support from the National Institute of Mental Health!

Session Highlights: Enhancing Competency in Global Mental Health Care: Understanding Cultural and Linguistic Contexts Saber Perdes, MD, MPH1 and Abdul Tawab Saljuqi, MD, DrPH, MPH2

Session Highlights: Enhancing Competency in Global Mental Health Care: Understanding Cultural and Linguistic Contexts Alesha Cid Vega, MA1, Arian Holman, LCSW1, Ricardo Luna1, Adam Brown, PhD1, Nora Iñigo1, Manaswi Sangraula, Ph.D.2 and Brandon Kohrt, MD, Ph.D.2

Session Highlights: Digital Feeds and Emergent Health Needs: Exploring Social Media Engagement and Its Influence on Mental and Social Wellbeing Sarah Flora, MS1 and Adam Knowlden, MBA, PhD, MCHES2 (1)The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, (2)Tuscaloosa, AL