American Psychiatric Foundation (APF) -- Awards for Advancing Minority Mental Health
Application Deadline: November 1, 2006
Description: The APF Awards for Advancing Minority Mental Health, formerly known as the Minority Mental Health Awards, were established in 2003 by the foundation with the support of Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. (OAPI). The awards recognize psychiatrists, other health professionals, mental health programs, and other organizations that have undertaken innovative and supportive efforts to:
raise awareness of mental illness in underserved minority communities, the need for early recognition, the availability of treatment and how to access it, and the cultural barriers to treatment
increase access to quality mental health services for underserved minorities
improve the quality of care for underserved minorities, particularly those in the public health system or with severe mental illness.
Funding Amount: Four awards of $5,000 each will be given.
Who May Apply: Psychiatrists, other health professionals, mental health programs, and other organizations.
For more information, go to:http://www.psychfoundation.org/aammh.cfm