APAF Executive Director

Rawle Andrews, Jr., Esq (he/him). Working to create a mentally healthy nation for all. Follow us @PsychFoundation to learn more.

[APAF Executive Director @APAFExecDir]

WOW, San Francisco! #APAAM23 was one for the books. I was delighted to spend time with colleagues from across the USA and amplify the message that #MentalHealthCareWorks. I’m already looking forward to our next Annual Meeting in New York. #APAFInAction

[APA Foundation @PsychFoundation]

Over 6,300 students impacted by our Notice. Talk. Act.® at School program. 1,000 ambassadors accepted into our PASS program. And over 200 promising early-career psychiatrists enrolled in our Fellowships program! Check out our 2024 Impact Report: https://t.co/uckaWYoAdy

[APA Foundation @PsychFoundation]

Notice. Talk. Act.® at Work, a training program from APA Foundation's Center for Workplace Mental Health, is:
✅ Customizable to your organization's unique needs
✅ Priced on a sliding scale
✅ Less than an hour long

Learn more: https://t.co/PwP4fRbG3P

[APA Foundation @PsychFoundation]

Go Commanders! We hosted the inaugural Raise Awareness for Mental Health pre-game panel with the @commanders last month and will be cheering them on in the NFC Championship Game today. Learn more: https://t.co/ejBoVxQkpr

[APA Foundation @PsychFoundation]

The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy of advocacy for human rights, anti-racism, and nonviolent social change defined the Civil Rights Movement. Read more and attend a Jan. 20 webinar inspired by Dr. King and moderated by @APAFExecDir: https://t.co/ksBRvD4osn

[APAF Executive Director @APAFExecDir]

Thanks for having us, @WCVB! If holiday stress becomes everyday stress, resources are available: https://t.co/bsdvotekB1

[APA Foundation @PsychFoundation]

There is no such thing as the perfect holiday, but setting expectations ahead of family gatherings can help to reduce holiday stress. Learn more about coping with common causes of holiday stress from @APAFExecDir: https://t.co/pz2f9zoyCj

[APA Foundation @PsychFoundation]

New @apapsychiatric poll data: Top stressors this holiday season are affording the holidays, missing a loved one, and challenging family dynamics. Hear from @APAFExecDir on coping with holiday stress: https://t.co/hfoMZXVwqw

[APA Foundation @PsychFoundation]

The #MentalHealthCareWorks campaign has entered its second year at #APAAM24, and with over 242 million impressions in the campaign’s first year, our mission is evolving from raising awareness to inspiring action. Learn more: https://t.co/rDLPZoamzr

[APA Foundation @PsychFoundation]

Take a break from your inbox and meet us at Cipriani 25 Broadway on May 6 at the APA Foundation's annual benefit! Don't forget to check out our VIP lounge tickets: https://t.co/DuDrGg10iF

[APA Foundation @PsychFoundation]

We were honored to convene guests from every corner of medicine today at APA HQ to plan increased mental health support for frontline healthcare clinicians. Visit https://t.co/BuvMoCp0lR to learn more. #APAFInAction

[APAF Executive Director @APAFExecDir]

Yes, mental health care works — because we do. Thank you, @anthemawards, for this honor. @PsychFoundation @APApsychiatric

[APA Foundation @PsychFoundation]

Thank you, @anthemawards! We're very proud to be the winner of a Silver Anthem Award for Humanitarian Action and Services! Learn why our Mental Health Care Works campaign is garnering attention and changing mental health outcomes: https://t.co/4d2AmSQAFl

[APAF Executive Director @APAFExecDir]

#WhereWePlay: It was an exciting weekend for @PsychFoundation as we hosted a summit on sports and youth mental health in Baton Rouge. I’m especially thankful to @APApsychiatric member Dr. Kathleen Crapazano and our former student athlete attendees for sharing their insights.

[SAMHSA @samhsagov]

Talking about bullying can be difficult for everyone. There are many ways to raise the subject of bullying and start the conversation before bullying happens or if you are concerned that it may be happening: https://t.co/zdtf7LED5J #StopBullying

[American Psychiatric Association @APApsychiatric]

SPECIAL REPORT | Helping patients with opioid use disorder is a core responsibility of psychiatry, but widespread treatment has been hampered by a complex legal patchwork of state and federal regulations. https://t.co/x8sjjXkO6A

[APA Foundation @PsychFoundation]

New on the blog: The transition from military service to civilian life often takes a toll on veterans' mental health. Tonya Oxendine of @WWP shares her story ahead of a new APAF library exhibit launch on the history of military psychiatry. https://t.co/fEfOdTQRO1

[APA Foundation @PsychFoundation]

Are you a PGY-1 or PGY-2? This could be you next year! Applications for our 2024 fellowship cycle are OPEN as of today; apply to gain mentorship, accelerate your career in psychiatry, and have fun doing it. #APAFInAction https://t.co/EMW5MSndSQ

[Howard Liu, MD MBA @DrHowardLiu]

Robert Trestman, who chairs the ⁦@APApsychiatric⁩ Council on Healthcare Systems and Financing, called on lawmakers and regulators to continue to reimburse mental health telehealth visits at the same rate as in-person visits https://t.co/ylLfUcMt1N

[APA Foundation @PsychFoundation]

Today at our final board meeting of 2023, APAF leadership is reflecting on the successes of the year and preparing for exciting 2024 developments. Thank you to all of our board members for their dedicated support. #APAFInAction

[APAF Executive Director @APAFExecDir]

What an honor to attend the @IdeagenGlobal 2023 Global Goals Summit at @Nasdaq yesterday and to speak today about steps we can take to make mental health mainstream. #APAFInAction

[APA Foundation @PsychFoundation]

.@APAFExecDir moderates this #APAMHSC2023 session on connecting frontline healthcare clinicians with the mental health support they need to beat burnout. To learn more, see our new video toolkit: https://t.co/z92W2CrMg1

[Mental Health Foundation @mentalhealth]

It’s #WorldMentalHealthDay! 🌍💚 A day to talk about mental health. To show everyone that mental health matters. And let people know that it’s okay to ask for help.

#WMHD #WMHD2023