American Psychiatric Association Foundation

Rawle Andrews Jr., Executive Director of The American Psychiatric Association Foundation (APAF), and Ideagen CEO George Sifakis have a conversation on the state of mental health in America today and provide an update on The APAF's First Step Campaign. On a mission to "make mental health mainstream," Rawle highlights the broken connections within our healthcare system and stresses the importance of connecting our mental health to our physical health. In his pursuit, Rawle recognizes the need for leaders to come forward to prioritize their mental health and announces his commitment to creating a pledge program for individuals across the country to "Take the First Step." #Ideagen #APA #APAF #Accelerationsummit Learn More About the APA Here: https://www.apa.org/ Learn More About the APAF Here: https://apafdn.org/ Watch the Entire 2023 Global Acceleration Summit Here: https://www.ideagenmember.com/2023-acceleration-summit

In recognition of Women's History Month, Ideagen CEO George Sifakis welcomes Amy Porfiri and Dr. Vedrana Hodzic from The American Psychiatric Association Foundation for an insightful interview. As a leading advocate for mental health, the APAF is dedicated to making mental health a core part of overall health. Amy and Dr. Hodzic, experts in mental health, discuss the foundation's first-step plan and the specific challenges that women face when it comes to their mental health. They advocate self-care and well-being but also recognize when it's time to seek professional help before it becomes unmanageable. Their work in advocating for mental health as an essential component of overall health is crucial to the well-being of individuals and society as a whole. As we celebrate Women's History Month, it's important to recognize the unique challenges women face in addressing their mental health and the resources available to support them. To learn more about the APAF: https://apafdn.org/ #Ideagen #APAF #globalinnovationsummit

Rawle Andrews Jr. is the Executive Director of the American Psychiatric Association Foundation. On a mission to make mental health "mainstream," Rawle and The APAF will not stop until the stigma surrounding mental health and mental health treatment is gone. A silent epidemic in America, the work of the APAF is more crucial now than ever. With that in mind, Rawle is excited to announce the APA's first-step plan and highlight the commitment of the Foundation to achieving this plan! #Ideagen #APAF #APA #globalinnovationsummit