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Mark your calendars for our #EquityFlattensTheCurve virtual check-in tomorrow at 4pm ET.
Join us on Thursday at 4PM ET for a virtual check-in to hear the latest from our #EquityFlattensTheCurve efforts, including a dialogue with APA President @JFK4APA on her health equity initiative and ways for you to get involved. Register now: https://t.co/H6US5I1tXg
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We’re on the lookout for a Chief Diversity Officer who can lead a transformational agenda to infuse equity, diversity, and inclusion into the fabric of APA. Think you, or someone you know, would be a good fit? Apply today: https://t.co/2GFC8ty4bp
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Join @NatUrbanLeague on Thursday (Aug. 13, 2-5pm ET) for their live virtual series, State of Black America--Unmasked. Tune in to hear from @rianaelyse, a member of the @APA Children, Youth, and Families committee and RESilience Initiative. #SOBAUnmasked #EquityFlattensTheCurve
🦠Surviving #COVID19 while #Black is too often a matter of life + death. Tune in on 8/13 as an esteemed panel covers how the #pandemic has affected us mentally + physically as well as entrepreneurs, #smallbiz, and the economy. Moderated by @marclamonthill. #SOBAUnmasked (1/2)
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Looking forward to giving an invited address next Saturday @apa. Mental health professionals must be equipped to respond to the psychological consequences of racial trauma. @APAconvention Register at https://t.co/BhRD1j4Aub
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What can be done to diminish racial injustice in health? Our own @BrianDSmedley will join policy experts on Thursday to discuss how we can address the #healthdisparities that are being spotlighted by #COVID19. #EquityFlattensTheCurve
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VIRTUAL EVENT | #COVID19 has spotlighted the correlation of health disparities w/ class & race in the U.S. How do we diminish racial injustice in health? With policy experts @SheilaRFoster @daynamatthew3 @YaelBCannon @BrianDSmedley @greggbloche. RSVP: https://t.co/hOWZOzAKIs
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4%. That’s how many psychologists in the U.S. are black (source: @APA). Learn how @AskDrCharmain of @InnoPsych is changing the diversity landscape in psychology.
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Thanks to Patti Neighmond for interviewing me for this @NPR. How To Help Black Children Cope Amid Stress Of Racial Protests https://t.co/8TG8v5dHtW
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Join #STRYVE Action Council members @SafeStates, @PublicHealth, @APA, and @preventioninst for the first in a series of critical conversations on June 29 at 2PM ET. Get registered for Unpacking the Impacts of Structural Racism on Youth. https://t.co/tk8flH8fdX
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“As psychologists, we are deeply committed to policies that support the mental and physical well-being of all individuals. The Supreme Court’s decision in this case upholds those values.” — @sandyapa2020 on today's #SCOTUS ruling upholding #DACA
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A statement from APA President Sandra L. Shullman, PhD, on the Supreme Court ruling upholding the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.
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Tune in tonight at 6pm ET for an Instagram Live with APA CEO @ArthurCEvans, @YO_RANDYJACKSON & @DhaniJones, hosted by @3rdgeers, #BlackHealthNow
We need to talk about how what’s going on is affecting our #Mentalwellbeing . Join us: Instagram Live Wed 6pm @APA @YO_RANDYJACKSON @DhaniJones @Jeffsnation @3rdGeers @APA
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Energized and inspired to join @BarackObama, @repjohnlewis, @eji_org founder Bryan Stevenson. #unmuteyourfeelings @APA @Jeffsnation
In the face of a racism pandemic, self-care is the fuel you need to stay in the fight. Watch as @BarackObama, @repjohnlewis, @eji_org founder Bryan Stevenson, @ArthurCEvans, and youth and community leaders discuss staying well and whole while working to create a better world.
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Many families in America, especially White families, are not having conversations about race. Dr. Candice Hargons offers advice to parents on how to foster a productive, ongoing dialogue.
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We owe it to our kids to have real conversations about race and anti-racism.
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“Psychological research can provide direction for law enforcement efforts to reduce crime and increase community trust.” — APA CEO @ArthurCEvans, in written testimony for today's House Judiciary Committee hearing on racial injustice and police brutality
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Psychological research can help reduce crime, increase community trust, says APA CEO.
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Announcement🔊 Join @APA @SPSMM_D51 President & @UConnHDI Director, Dr. Wizdom Powell @Wizdomisms in the 1st of 3 webinars on #COVID19 disparities among boys & men- to reimagine masculinities, transform systems, & advance health equity #HoldingSpace4BMOC #EquityFlattensTheCurve
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Many people may be feeling an immediate mental health impact in the wake of the murder of #GeorgeFloyd. Here’s a resource we hope can help: African American Older Adults and Race-Related Stress How #Aging and Health-Care Providers Can Help from @APA
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How can psychology help address the complex issues of systemic racism and police brutality? Join @ArthurCEvans @sandyapa2020 @TigerBingham and @JFK4APA Thursday at 7PM ET for a Town Hall discussion on the work that lies ahead. Register now: https://t.co/nEfZLPgR5I
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For decades, research has shown that ageism undermines both the mental and physical health of older adults. Now, #COVID19 is revealing that ageism endangers all of us by dividing generations at a time when unity is particularly important.
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Research shows that ageism harms older adults’ physical and mental health. But they aren’t the only victims.
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Be sure to also check out all of our #COVID19 resources online at https://t.co/A94WSjs4lL. Thanks everyone! #EquityFlattensTheCurve
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Information hub on telepsychology, telework, distance learning, self-care, parenting and caregiving, isolation, trauma, and stress related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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You can keep the conversation going by using the hashtag #EquityFlattensTheCurve and by joining our network.
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That wraps up our chat for today. Thanks to all who participated, especially our Chief of Psychology in the Public Interest @BrianDSmedley, for a great conversation and for sharing this important information! #EquityFlattensTheCurve
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